Methods of Dyeing Buttons

January 25, 2018 BY TRIMS CO.,LIMITED Buttons Knowledge

There are too many types of clothing buttons, such as bootstrap button, Snap Button, react button, plastic button, Jeans Button, etc. Buttons also come in a variety of colors. Sometimes you may not be able to order the button in the color you want. This is the case, for example, when trying to replace a missing button in a unique piece of clothing. Or you don't have time to wait for delivery, or you need a unique shade of a certain color.

If this is the case, then the best option is to dye the buttons. We have provided you with many useful information and tips to ensure that the staining process is simple and easy,

Methods of Dyeing Buttons

The use of all-purpose dye or alcohol ink are the two most widely used techniques or methods. In different situations, we need to use different methods.

The alcohol ink method is the one to be used when you really have only one missing button to color or you want each of your buttons to have a unique look.

The all-purpose dye is what you will use if you have multiple buttons or a whole batch of buttons to color. It is simpler, faster, and a lot less messy.

Today we will focus on the All-purpose dye method herein.

Before you start you should have all the buttons you plan to dye on the working surface. Keep in mind that in order to get out the same matching colors, you must use the same batch. Also, we recommend you add a couple of extra buttons so you will have some for testing and some spear ones later on.It takes usually about an hour for the whole process.

The dyeing process is as follows:

1. Protect the working surface.Put on latex gloves.

2. Mix the dye and water according to the directions given on the dye`s package (make sure you have enough dye and color all buttons in a single batch).

3. Pour some dye-water ready mix into a small cup.

4. Start with a test button, to see if you are satisfied with the results. Measure how long you leave the button inside the dye. (NOTE: wet dye appears darker in most cases)

5. Once you have determined the time, you can immerse all of your buttons. If you want perfect results, use an individual cup for every button. Use tweezers to turn buttons a couple of times to make sure both sides get equal dye distribution.

6. Once your predetermined time is reached take the buttons out and rinse them with cold water. Then use the mixture of two teaspoons of dishwashing soap dissolved in two cups of warm water to wash the buttons. Then use paper towels to dry pat them.

7. Place completely dry buttons on a waxed paper (cooking paper will do) and spray them with sealant according to the sealant container directions. Repeat on the other side of the buttons.

This is it. You now have your own colored buttons.

We hope our detailed instructions will help you out with your future dye buttons endeavors. Any questions about circle buttons, snap buttons for clothing, tack buttons, etc. are welcome to inquire.