Perfect Summer Bangle
How to personalize a wooden bangle with Inkodye.
Here's a fun tutorial on how to make a message bangle that's one-of-a-kind, done in the sun, waterproof and weatherproof. Even after several trips to the beach, it won't fade or wash off! Essentially, it's the perfect summer bangle.
Supplies |
| Inkodye ↗ |
| Inkowash ↗ |
| Raw wood bangle ↗ |
| Black paint marker |
| Cellophane wrap |
1. Prepare
Assemble your materials. Make sure to use an opaque black paint marker for best results. We like the ones from DecoColor.
2. Design your print
Write your message on a piece of plastic wrap big enough to wrap around your entire bangle.
3. Let it dry
Carefully practice wrapping it around your bangle to see how it'll look. Once your satisfied with your message, you can put the plastic wrap aside while you move onto the next step. It took us a few times to get the penmanship right!
4. Pour Inkodye
Take the Inkodye color of your choice and pour it onto a plate or palette. You will need very little dye for this bangle, so don't pour too much!
5. Brush it on
Cover the entire bangle with Inkodye for a nice even shade. We also painted the inside to keep things easy.
6. Wipe excess
Make sure to remove all excess Inkodye and keep wiping until the bangle feels dry. This will prevent condensation inside the cellophane wrap when you place the bangle in the sun. And don't worry about wiping too much – Inkodye has already been absorbed into the wood.
7. Wrap
Take your plastic wrap and place your message wherever you want! Once you're happy with the placement, pull the plastic wrap taut by gathering it towards the back of your bangle.
8. Expose
Bring your wrapped bangle out into the sun. The color will start to appear instantly!
9. Rotate it
Leave the bangle out for 7 minutes on each side. We recommend turning it front to back and flipping it upside down to ensure all areas develop fully.
10. Cut
Once it's finished, bring the bangle inside and cut through the tape and cellophane wrap.
11. Reveal
Peel back the cellophane wrap to reveal your dyed message! Once all the plastic is removed, it's ready to be washed.
12. Wash
We recommend preparing a very hot wash bath using Inkowash. Let the bangle soak for at least 20 minutes, occasionally scrubbing the printed part with a brush or a sponge.
13. You're done!
Flaunt your one-of-a-kind summer bangle and don't forget to carpe diem!
