I recently took out my stash of bone beads. I've had many of them since I started making jewelry, which would make them vintage according to Etsy's 20 year law! I wanted to dye some of them with tea to give them an antiqued, rustic look. Where to go to find out the info?
I remember a while back reading something on Lisa's blog. Sure enough, I found what I was looking for. A convo or two later with this fab woman and I was good to go.
Here's how I did it, in case anyone else is interested.
I put two tea bags (black tea) in a one quart size yogurt container.
Pour in one cup boiling water
Add beads
Leave overnite
Take out. Rinse. Dry. Use.
The pictures of the deer pendants give you a good idea of the before and after. I like the tea stained one best. John likes the white, natural one. They are both available in my Etsy shop in a limted number.
Until next time.....
