If you use vinegar, you are adding an acidic element which is not good for paper or the ink you will put on it. I add baking soda to neutralize the acid. If the paper and ink break down over time, it really devalues journals. We want our beautiful journals to last a long time… right? I love the color I get with baking soda addition and the peace of mind that the journals I use and gift, will be around for a long time.
@velvetbees2 жыл бұрын
Acid in art products isn't great. It will eventually turn brown. Archival quality has non acidic papers and glues. Also, I stay away from food products because food products can mold. Mold and mildew are the arch enemy of glue and paper.
@craftinginmypjs953 Жыл бұрын
@thedillwinkle do you add baking soda AND vinegar or just baking soda?
@Dillwinkle Жыл бұрын
@@craftinginmypjs953 only baking soda. You want to eliminate the acid. No vinegar.
@SolC1989 Жыл бұрын
How much baking soda do you add?
@Dillwinkle Жыл бұрын
@@SolC1989 just a couple teaspoons.
@MistressQueenBee3 жыл бұрын
I did this with a home-caned bottle of old beets, (strained, of course) a cup of vinegar, a healthy shake of salt and some water. It worked! I LOVE the colour it turned out!! I have pink paper!!
@melodiehall60902 жыл бұрын
I used my homemade canned pickled beets. Worked amazingly
@laceyjane42853 жыл бұрын
I lay the papers on insulated cookie sheets, also place the French paper doilies that have been soaked just 3 or 4 minutes on top. I admit I only dry one at a time when getting the lace pattern. Hope this tip helps someone !
@kskorner743 жыл бұрын
I think I would just add them one at a time on top of each other so I don't have to flip and hope for good coverage, then let them sit a bit, and maybe try blending a fresh beet
@o0oMysticdragono0o3 жыл бұрын
Why not put one in at a time so you don't have to abuse the paper after it's wet...just leave them in and put another on top...I love the color but would never put them in the way you did and have to try and to get the color in-between after they are wet
@SunFlower-jx8nt3 жыл бұрын
Really good information love the way you explain it...thank you ao much...foe this video..👌👌👌👌🌸🌸💗💗🤍🙋🏻♀️🌻
@benitaguzman5413 жыл бұрын
TFS.. I'm going to start this coloring method🙏💜
@janebrown35873 жыл бұрын
Excellent information and video! Thank you SO much. :D.
@aprilstormpaperstudio3 жыл бұрын
I was ironing coffee dyed paper wile watching this lol! Love your video and cannot wait to go buy beet root powder and begin.
@lisamdrake56962 жыл бұрын
Way too expensive to buy beet powder!! Buy canned beets from the grocery store and use that beet juice - super fast and way cheaper - or buy fresh! 😁❤️
@mirib50073 жыл бұрын
Thx for the vinegar tip. You should take a dose of that super beets, while you’re at it!
@debrahowell1431 Жыл бұрын
Where do you get beetroot powder?
@linda99188 ай бұрын
Amazon carry’s it, I just ordered 1 lb for 6.00 or cheaper but a pain canned beets (I love sweet and sour beets, I make) but don’t have any juice left. 😂 I don’t use vinegar but I do throw in some baking soda.
@lauriereamy987610 ай бұрын
I want RED paper. Any ideas?
@marlenegura11612 жыл бұрын
Do you think jello would work effectively?? It's cheap and has many colors. Maybe adding vinegar to it as well would help set it?????
@CelebratingEverydayLifeTV2 жыл бұрын
Hmm, I'm not sure it would but you could try... let me know if it works :-)
@candaceestrada57443 жыл бұрын
TFS
@salberg1 Жыл бұрын
Are you using normal photocopy paper
@Paula-vh8em3 жыл бұрын
Have you used the Ritz dyes?
@danine563 жыл бұрын
when i do that it all rips , i cant leave the paper in that long , i wish i could do it
@lmarteen27783 жыл бұрын
Then do one at a time.
@jupiterkewl86333 жыл бұрын
what if it sticks all together?
@lavetaowens65533 жыл бұрын
Is that pink or red food coloring?
@lizardas2 жыл бұрын
Vinegar is acidic. Isn't that a problem? When coffee or tea dying, you need to add baking soda to cut down on the acidity. But if you add it with vinegar, it would neutralize the effect you're after.
@sharonalicea79982 жыл бұрын
That’s my question too. Vinegar is pretty acidic. What will be the consequences later, will the paper last. After all, anything with “archival “ qualities is acid-free
@JustForReference2 жыл бұрын
I think beets are alkaline? So not sure if that would balance it out but yeah.. same thoughts here too
@Jana-TheCraftyGambler3 жыл бұрын
Where do you get the beet root powder?
@lisamdrake56962 жыл бұрын
Beet Root Powder is very expensive, even at HomeGoods in the Wellness section. If you want to save money, you can buy some canned sliced beets at your grocery store - they’re delicious! - and use the leftover beet juice to dye your papers. Or you can buy fresh beets, boil them in water, and use that water to dye your papers! I love beets, my mom always bought canned but I usually buy fresh and they’re so yummy with butter on them…mmmmmmmm 😁❤️
@sandrasimard18083 жыл бұрын
Fires I'm scared off, often an paper was told to me , big no no no.
@ladyhody3363 жыл бұрын
Hhhh I Use this method two years ago it’s not secrets and it’s not new☺️
@sharonalicea79982 жыл бұрын
For some of us it is ☺️
@craftinginmypjs953 Жыл бұрын
New to me!
@keitheddie5Ай бұрын
New to me too. Everyone is not aware of these processes.