How-To: Dye Fabric With Black Tea

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How-To: Dye Fabric With Black Tea

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Before you throw out that cold tea at the bottom of the pot, remember that you can use it to dye fabric with new patterns and designs using this clever technique from Lynn of the Textile Arts Center. The patterns and designs are created by applying white glue to the fabric before exposing it to the tea with this super simple method.

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