I'm just curious if there is anyone out there in blogland that has done tea staining or even more interesting, coffee staining. We are not a "pure white" style family. I have read a few different things online after doing a "search" for both, and, among other things, I have found someone thinks that coffee staining leaves a more warm color of brown. My fear is that it won't take a relatively even stain. It doesn't need to be perfect, but I don't want it to look like a tie-die job. Ya know what I mean? But we are talking a huge king size duvet. It will fit in the washing machine or my laundry tub. If I need to keep it moving, probably the washing machine would be the best bet? I'm supposing that I should try staining a yard or two of bleached white muslin with both. The duvet and shams are 100% light-weight cotton, and I'm not sure what to do once I tea/coffee stain them. I've heard soaking in cold salt water, or vinegar will set the stain? How much salt or how much vinegar? I don't want to mess up this great deal. If I don't do it right, I might as well throw $36 down the toilet. Hope someone can help. Please do forgive the wrinkles, I've not yet washed it, which I will, before I try to stain it.
Hope all is well with everyone...
Hugs,
Penny Suzie
2 comments:
Penny,
I've done it before and I agree that coffee gives a browner tone and tea gives a grayer tone. I have made a pot of very strong coffee..like 10 to 12 scoops in the filter and then added it to the washing machine. Swish a while and them let it set for a while. I did it for 30 minutes but it wasn't deep enough so I would let it set at least 1 hour. You can go and turn it on and off to keep it moving occasionally. I think you need to put the water on the highest setting to avoid getting blotching. If you get some of that you could bleach it out and start again. I've heard to set it with white vinegar I'd say a couple of cups to the washer. The embroidery on the fabric might take the color a little different than the fabric as it is a different texture or weave.
Hope this helps you. If you have more questions let me know.
Hugs and more hugs
Sandy
PS did you decide on the color for your room yet????
You got a great deal at Home Goods. I love that store too. Probably a good thing there isn't one close to me, or I would be spending too much.
I've used the tea and the coffee staining before, but only on small items. I know what you mean about not wanting tie die stain.
Let us know how it works out.
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