Turn unfinished wood birdhouses into a festive winter wonderland scene with Rit All-Purpose Dye.
- Rit All-Purpose Dye in Sunshine Orange, Purple, Neon Green, Black
- (4) Unfinished Wood Houses in various sizes
- Mod Podge
- Brush
- Fake Snow
- Small Decorative Items like Bottle Brush Trees (optional)
- Small container for dyeing
- Hot Glue Gun and Sticks
- Measuring Cup and Spoon
- Paper Towels
- Rubber Gloves
Time: Total: 1 hour
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Gather supplies.
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Before dyeing, rinse wood pieces in cool water. This helps to remove any finishes that may interfere with dye absorption.
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Add 2 tbsp of well-shaken All-Purpose dye into a 2 cup container with hot water and stir to mix.
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Apply dye solution to damp wooden house with a brush. Allow each layer to fully dry before adding on another.
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Once desired color is achieved, rinse in cool water and allow it to air dry completely.
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Repeat Steps 1-4 to dye remaining wooden houses with additional colors.
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Once fully dry, apply a layer of Mod Podge and sprinkle on the fake snow. Press and shake off any extra.
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Adhere decorative elements like mini wreaths or bottle brush trees (which you can also dye!)
