How Do I Dye My Shoes Rainbow?
Canvas sneakers are easy and fun to dye in a variety of patterns and colors. Canvas shoes work well for rainbow color dying as the canvas can soak up the water and dye to create the look you want. Shoe dyeing is a long process, but the rewards are well worth the effort. Mix soda ash with water in a large plastic bucket. Most Soda ash suggests 1 cup per gallon of water. You will need enough water to submerge the shoes. Place the shoes in the water/soda ash mixture and allow them to soak for a half an hour. Remove the shoes from the water and set them aside for the day to dry. Once the shoes are dry, take your twine and cut several pieces long enough to wrap around the shoe. You can tie them off at the bottom or use tape to hold them in place. How far apart the twine is depends on how many colors you will be using, so use your judgment. Set the tied-up shoes aside and mix each dye in its own cup or bowl. Each dye will have different instructions regarding how to mix it, so read carefully
