Dyed Fabric Boho Bangles

Revamp your old bangles with a little fabric and dye this summer!

Posted by Mark Montano

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Using just a little fabric and Rit Liquid Dye, you can revamp your beat up bangles in no time. Use the microwave to set the dye and you'll save a ton of time, too!

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You Will Need (6 things)

  • Rit Liquid Dye
  • Bangle(s)
  • Cotton Fabric
  • Hot Glue Gun
  • Paintbrushes
  • Newspaper

Steps (4 steps, 60 minutes)

  1. 1

    1. Fold your fabric at an angle
    2. cut it on the fold and then cut 1″ wide strips
    3. Lay them in newspaper
    4. Spray them with water

  2. 2

    5. Paint them with Rit Liquid Dyes as shown
    *You can layer the colors and let them bleed together

  3. 3

    6. Leave them on the newspaper and put them in the microwave for 45 to 60 seconds
    7. Rinse them in the sink until the water runs clear
    8. Microwave them again for 45-60 seconds or until the strips are dry

  4. 4

    9. Glue one end of a strip to the inside of a bangle
    10. Wrap at an angle showing about 1/4″ to 1/2″ of fabric as you wrap
    11. Glue down the end of the strip and start again until the entire bangle is wrapped
    You’re done!