One-of-a-kind laces turn ordinary sneakers into psychedelic streetwear.
| Prep Time: Under 1 hour | |
| What you need: | |
| White shoelaces
Bowls or plastic yogurt containers Warm water Fabric paint Stick or paintbrush Plastic bag Hair elastics, optional | |
| Seasons: Summer | |
| Materials: fabric, paints | |
| Instructions: | |
| 1. | Tie knots in the shoelaces about one inch apart or cinch one-inch loops with the hair elastics. |
| 2. | Prepare each color of dye in its own bowl by mixing equal parts fabric paint and water (start with a tablespoon of each). If needed, add a few drops of paint (to deepen) or water (to lighten) the color. Mix with a paintbrush or stick. |
| 3. | Dip each knot or loop into a different color. Remove the lace from the dye after a few seconds unless you want a very dark color. Keep in mind that the colors will bleed slightly. Or you may want to bleed them on purpose so that, say, red and yellow mix into orange. |
| 4. | Dry the laces flat on a plastic bag. Do not undo the knots until the laces are dry. |
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