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April 9, 2015

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Rit "Dye More" is a synthetic dye that will dye polyester, acrylic, acetate, nylon and polyester/cotton blend fabrics, as well as other synthetic materials. These Legos were dyed with "Dye More". Overall, we were satisfied with the results. However, some Legos parts did not dye as well as others. We used a modified stove top method. Here's how we did it.

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Prep, dyeing & Rinse time: About 1 hour

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Daffodil Yellow

Sapphire Blue

Kentucky Sky

Apricot Orange

Super Pink

Racing Red

Royal Purple

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Gather your collection of white Legos pieces. Either purchase some from a store or use some of the older pieces you may have at home.
STOVE TOP METHOD: Most Legos pieces would only begin to dye at an almost boiling temperature, but then they had to be set aside off the heat or they would begin to melt. So use this method for "hard-to-dye" items that are heat sensitive. Fill small cook pot with 4 cups water and 1/2 cup "Dye More" (shake bottle before pouring); stir well. Immerse Legos in dye bath and bring to a simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring continuously. Use a slotted spoon to check for color and potential melting. Then remove pot from stove and let items sit until you are satisfied with the color. This may take 10 to 20 minutes or longer.
CAUTION: Legos must be watched carefully because they are extremely heat-sensitive and can begin to melt. Use a slotted spoon to constantly check them. If melting begins to occur, remove pot from heat immediately.
Remove items from dye bath when you are satisfied with the color. Wash in warm, soapy water; rinse and dry on paper towels.
These Legos pieces were dyed in "Dye More" Sapphire Blue.
Here's an assortment of Legos pieces dyed with Rit "Dye More" synthetic dye. What's your favorite color?

http://ritstudio.com RitDye

The doors are so adorable.
Silver Silver

why is there no black color for “dye more” .. I am trying to dye regular plastic (lego like) pieces with RIT black dye and thats not working as well.. I was hoping to try this “dye more” in black..

Also does local michael’s or Joann carry the “dye more” in the local Chicago area? .. I don’t see it on their website.. though I do see the regular RIT dye.
- http://ritstudio.com RitDye
  
  Hello, Hobby Lobby and online are the only places to purchase Dye More at this time. Graphite is black on all materials except for polyester. Hope this helps!
  - Silver Silver
    
    Thanks! I will try graphite then!
  - Silver Silver
    
    Thank you. .that did work out as you said.. I now have black plastic parts as desired!
    - http://ritstudio.com RitDye
      
      So glad to hear it! Thank you for sharing your results.
Jared

Can I dye an area rug with dyemore?
Is the heat critical?
Hard to heat a room size rug…
- http://ritstudio.com RitDye
  
  Hi Jared,
  DyeMore requires the stove-top method as the hot water is what activates the dye and allows the dye to absorb into the fibers of the fabric. Unfortunately if the rug is not able to be immersed into a dyebath on the stove-top, it is not recommended. Hope this information is helpful.
Nonky Bonk

Can I dye colored Lego parts, for example yellow to graphite?
- https://www.ritstudio.com RitDye
  
  Hello,
  Thank you for reaching out. Lego’s will dye nicely when using the Graphite DyeMore shade. Graphite should be able to cover the yellow shade successfully. Here are some helpful steps should you decide to dye the lego’s.
  https://www.ritstudio.com/2015/09/03/custom-dyed-legos/
  Hope this helps.

How to Dye Legos with New Rit “Dye More”

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