White carnations are a great canvas for creativity because of their simple and plain appearance.With a little bit of time, water, and food coloring, you can turn carnations into any color you want.You can even dye a single carnation multiple colors using a clever technique.
Step 1: There is a fresh, white carnation.
They won't take up the dye, so avoid using them.If you want to, you can use more carnations.
Step 2: The end of the carnation should be cut off.
It would be better if you submerged the stem in the water first.Air bubbles can form at the base of the stem.Air bubbles can prevent the colored water from flowing.
Step 3: The jar should be filled with warm water.
You need at least 12 cup of water.The size of the jar affects how much you use.The flower soaks up warm water much quicker than cool water.
Step 4: Some food coloring can be used.
You will need 20 to 30 drops of food coloring per cup.The food coloring can be put into the water with a spoon.Liquid watercolor can be used if you don't have food coloring.
Step 5: Wait for the carnation to change color before putting it in the water.
How fast the petals change color depends on how "thirsty" the flower was.Some colors show up quicker than others.The longer the stem is, the longer it will take.The flowers will be streaky with patches of white.
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The colors won't show up if you use a colored one.If you use an old, wilted carnation, it won't soak up the water or dye.
Step 7: The bottom of the carnation should be trimmed by about 10 centimeters.
For this, use a sharp knife or scissors.Cut the stems under the water for better results.Air bubbles can lead to early wilting.
Step 8: The stem should be split in half with a knife.
You should split the stems halfway up the stem.When you're done, put the carnation into a vase filled with plain water.You can split the stem into three parts if you are careful.
Step 9: 2 to 3 small glasses should be filled with warm water.
You will need between 1 and 2 inches of water for each glass.Don't use glasses that curve inward or outward; make sure they have straight walls.Test tubes can also be used.Set them down into a cup by tying them together with string or a rubber band.
Step 10: Food coloring can be added into cups.
Don't be greedy with the dye.Use 20 to 30 drops for 12 cup of water.The water should be consistent in color.
Step 11: The jars have the carnation in them.
Place the jars close together.If you need to add more water and dye, make sure the segments are well-submerged.
Step 12: You should wait for the carnation to change color.
It may take as little as a few hours to complete.Some colors show up quicker than others.If you use pink, yellow, and blue, you can see the blue after a few hours.
Step 13: Take the carnation out of the dye when you want it to be.
Carnation dyed in this manner will rarely turn out a solid color, and they will usually have white streaks in them.
Step 14: Fresh, white carnations are available.
If you want to dye just one carnation, but you will be using so much water and dye, you might as well dye a whole bunch.You will have to dye one carnation at a time.
Step 15: The dye bath needs to be prepared.
A bucket is filled with 1 gallon of water.Add enough food coloring to get the color you want.Liquid watercolor or colored ink can be used if you don't have food coloring.You can use fabric dye.When you get the color you want, pour enough dye into 1 gallon of water.You can use a floral dye.It's best to mix it according to the instructions on the package.
Step 16: The flower should be put in the dye bath.
If you want to dip the flower part into the bucket, hold the carnation by the stem.Lift the carnation out of the water by tossing it around.
Step 17: The excess dye needs to be let go.
The excess dye should trickle back into the dye bath when the flower is upside down.If you need to shake the flower, you can.
Step 18: Put the carnation in a vase.
If you think the flower turned out too dark, you can rinse the excess dye off.The color of the flower will lighten as it dries.While you wait for the first one to dry, you can dye more flowers.
Step 19: The carnation can be used in your arrangement.
You can trim the flower's stem once you have dyed it.You can either use it fresh or dry it.If the blossom part is wet, the dye may run.