Pretty Cotton Wool Balls - 100 Colour

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Hopefully between the “how to” card, and the video tutorial I gave you enough information on how to color a cotton ball, to get you started on some pretty awesome crafting projects.

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If you’re painting color balls with your children, make sure to keep a close eye on them. They may spill the color solution on your furniture and other areas at home. Once the color is applied, it will be difficult to remove. Use tongs, or wear gloves, and flip the cotton balls to spray on the other side (you may want to wipe the tongs on an old rag between colors). Searching for a set of larger, organic dryer balls? The Company Store’s Wool Dryer Balls set is a stellar choice. They come with three dryer balls that boast a 4-inch diameter and are crafted entirely from organic New Zealand wool. While the balls are sure to make a great addition to any load of laundry, the brand recommends pairing them with your machine-washable down and down-alternative comforters for some of the best results (which a number of reviewers wholeheartedly agree with). Gather your spray bottles, warm water filled pitcher, & choose which colors of food coloring you want to use. Christmas is the perfect time to encourage your child's creative side. Homemade decorations will give your festive preparations a personal touch, and can be a lovely keepsake to pass down the generations.

No matter which palette you choose, you’ll find yourself with a versatile set. The only potential downsides to this set are that they can make a lot of noise when tumbling in the dryer, partly due to their larger design, and the colorful versions are possible because the brand uses dyes. Food52 recommends that you use the blue shades on darker loads to avoid color transfer when you first start using them. If you use a bowl for the colored solution, then stir it constantly using the plastic spoon. Stir for at least 30 seconds or until you see that the solution has mixed well. Dip the cotton balls for 10 minutes. Make sure to roll over the cotton balls so they’re fully colored.

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Spray your cotton balls the desired color (as evenly as you can, try spraying from different directions to get even color). If you want to dip the cotton balls, then blend the color solution in the bowl. If you intend to spray the cotton balls with color, then choose the spray bottle. You can also pull apart the cotton balls before dipping them in your color solution to ensure that all parts are colored. You can easily re-fluff them or put them together in a ball after you’ve colored and dried them out.

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You should place the colored balls into a paper towel and allow it to air dry. It is also possible to place a paper towel with the newly colored balls under direct sunlight, although this can lighten their color. There is no doubt that cotton balls are one of the most versatile and cheap art materials out there. Plain cotton balls are easily available on the market but the same can’t be said of colored cotton ones. You can make colored cotton balls easily, and it can also serve as a great bonding activity for you and your children. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to dye cotton balls. How to Paint Cotton Balls Using Dyes The number one rule is to always put down plenty of newspaper or plastic sheeting before you start. A cheap tarpaulin or shower curtain can be a great option. It's surprising how far paint can go when kids are involved, so be sure to protect a wide area of floor. Keep kitchen roll or baby wipes close at hand for any emergency clear-ups. Fill the bottles with water (leave enough headroom for color), then add the desired amount of food coloring. Twist the caps on and shake gently until well mixed (do this over the crafting area so it doesn't get all over).

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Of course I first need to mention my own “how to make pine cone owls” cotton ball craft, but here are some super fun other ideas:

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I’m a big believer that there is always more than one right way to do things, so if you don’t like my method, here are some other ones that I think you could find super helpful when trying to get that cotton ball colored: Always supervise toddlers and younger kids while they're crafting. Small items like buttons and baubles can easily find their way into a child's mouth, so keep a careful eye on them to reduce the risk of choking. If you’re using the dip method, then dip the cotton ball in the solution for around 10 minutes. Make sure that you roll over the ball so that every area gets colored. To do a large batch of colored cotton balls I suggest making a whole pan of the same color at a time to make the process as easy as possible, you may want to use a larger spray bottle if so. You should wait until the colored balls are completely dry before you use them or allow your children to play with them. How to Color Cotton Balls Using Markers