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Mutz Mutz's Tootsz Bears & Buds
New Berlin, Wisconsin
Posts: 397

Hi All,
Has anyone had any luck dyeing or ageing cheneille stems or pipe cleaners?  They are not a naural fiber so they don't take a dye well in my exeperience.  I am looking to make a two toned look in green.
Amy

Judi Luxembears
Luxemburg, Wisconsin
Posts: 7,379

Hi Amy, hhhmmmm, I have not worked with chennille pipe cleaners except for cleaning my airbrushes.  What are you trying do make with them?  Is there another medium you could use?

Donna Donna's Duin Bruins
Burbank, CA
Posts: 900

Hi Amy,
The first thing that came to mind was to use the floral spray paint.  The brand I use is Design Master.  I would also try to use a green pipe cleaner and try tea or coffee stain.
Donna

Mutz Mutz's Tootsz Bears & Buds
New Berlin, Wisconsin
Posts: 397

Hi,
Everyone seems to be thinking in the same direction I have. I actually have used acrylic & brush painted them which give them a kind of funky cool look.  I have been useing them as hair and as accents.
Thanks, Amy

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