Introduction
Canvas sneakers are comfy and cool, but you may not
find them in colors you want. Put a spring in your step by setting the
shade yourself. With fabric dye, its a cinch to match them to your
wardrobe or your mood.
Materials
- Large basin or bucket
- Liquid fabric dye
- Salt (if needed; check dye directions)
- White canvas sneakers, laces removed
- Vaseline jelly
Instructions
- Start by preparing your sneakers, removing any laces and removable inserts. To protect the rubber sole from discolouring, coat the sides with a thin layer of Vaseline or petroleum jelly. You don't need too much, just enough to create a barrier between the dye and the rubber.
- Fill basin with hot water. Add dye, and salt if specified, to water, following manufacturer's instructions for sink or bucket dyeing.
- Wet sneakers with hot water, and place in dye bath
- Stir for amount of time stated on dye bottle. Rinse as directed.
- Air-dry shoes, or place in dryer.
- Clean basin immediately to avoid staining.
- Once your shoes have dried, you can remove the Vaseline from the soles. Take a few teaspoons of baking powder and pour onto the Vaseline. Allow to sit for a couple of minutes and then, using an old dry toothbrush or bristled brush, scrub away at the baking powder. It should start to clump and come away in balls. Continue around the shoe until you have removed all the Vaseline and wipe over with a paper towel. Repeat if necessary until the soles are no longer tacky to touch. (Any residual Vaseline will wear away over time.)
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