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This awesome blog post can be found over at the HodgePodge Crochet website!!
http://hodgepodgecrochet.net/2014/09/diy-glow-in-the-dark-yarn/
Tagged: Acrylic paint, acrylic yarn, DIY, glow in the dark, Halloween, HodgePodge Crochet, Moogly, trick or treat bags
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I read the link about how to dye yarn first before I went any further. Lol my question is this. Did you add water to the glow paint like you did with the other paint?
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Hey Sara,
The only water added was the water still left in the damp yarn. 🙂
“So I went through the process of ‘dying’ my yarn by first making a small(ish) hank of white, but this time I wet the yarn really well, drained the water so that the yarn was still wet but not dripping, and then poured some of the paint directly over it and massaged it in.”
The rest of the process is outlined in the post. Hope that helps!
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I am so excited to do this! Ever since the Bernat glow yarn disappeared, I’ve been looking for alternatives. Can’t beat DIY!
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[…] not always of the yarny variety—to try. My inquisitive nature is to blame for things like DIY glow in the dark yarn, DIY paper mache yarn bowls, and the crochet Indian […]
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thanks for the post! I am going to try this by dying worsted white with glow in the dark paint and do it in hanks. Bernat made it once for a reasonable price, but now no one has it any more. My daughter wants a Zero dog crochet animaguri for christmas and I will try that.
My only comment is that I would put a small fan in front of it so it dries faster.
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[…] Worsted-weight yarn in two colors, for the pumpkin and stalk (I was unoriginal and did orange and green, respectively. This would be a great use for that glow in the dark yarn!) […]
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[…] A travers mes recherches, je pense avoir trouvé une solution grâce à ce site […]
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My question is regarding the amount of yarn and paint. I have weighed out 2oz hanks of yarn is 1 bottle enough or do I need more? Thanks!
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I only used a small squirt (enough to wet through all the yarn) so a bottle should last you through a couple of full 7 ounce skeins 🙂
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Thankyou so much for posting this! Every year I make something cute for our trick-or-treaters, and I’ve been at a lost to find something unique for this year, but this is absolutely perfect! What kid doesn’t love things that glow in the dark?
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[…] don’t know how many of you saw Hodge Podge Crochet’s post about Glow in the Dark yarn, but I was super excited when I read it. I’ve been looking for Glow in the Dark yarn for a […]
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So the boo bag you made… Now that it’s complete if you wash it will the glow dye run and leatch into the other non-dyed yarn???
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It won’t leech onto the other yarn 🙂
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So AWESOME!!!!! I CAN’T WAIT TO TRY THIS
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My glow in the dark yarn is drying now-my kids think I’m awesome! lol And just in time for Halloween! Thanks for a great idea!
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I know how it feels to be a super hero mom!!! So tickled for you 🙂 Hope the kids enjoy! Mine have made so much stuff from this yarn including spiderwebs, ghosts, jewelry!! It’s amazing stuff to get your fingers into and play with!
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Love the idea of DIY glow yarn. What yarn brand & type did you use?
Thank you!
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I used regular Red Heart Super Saver in white, which seems to work the best to get the brightest and longest glow 🙂
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Hi! I just used your tutorial to make glow embroidery floss, and so far so good! I don’t know how it will pull apart into individual strands, but I’ll keep you updated after it’s dried. I was so happy to find glow stuff! Thank you for your help!
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Absolutely genius! I love it!
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Red Heart has reflective yarn now..
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Reflective doesn’t glow. It reflects.
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What brand is the pink in the pick?
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The pink yarn was dyed with regular pink acrylic paint. It does not glow in the dark. 🙂
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This is so beyond awesome! I cannot wait to try this 😀
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OHH, i guess it will also work with fluorescent painting so it will be visible only on UV light.
I have to try that this week-end, thank you for the tutorial.
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Fantastic! I’m crocheting up some Halloween ghosts right now so I must try and find some glowing paint!
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[…] DIY: Glow In The Dark Yarn. […]
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Reblogged this on Clovers 4 Ewe and commented:
Looking for a cool new project for that perfect Halloween decoration? This could help.
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Reblogged this on From Home Crochet and commented:
Brilliant. Quite literally. 😉
Awesome Tutorial on how to create Glow in the Dark yarn by Hodge Podge Crochet!
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❤ ❤ ❤
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This is really fab. Perfect for Halloween.
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So happy to see you coming over to visit with me again! ❤ I still have my scarf on my needles and I'm constantly checking your channel for more yummy knit patterns to try!
Thanks so much for leaving me a comment! My kids are over the moon about this new discovery and used the yarn to make spiderwebs today that were glowing in our front window this evening. 🙂
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What happens when U wash it?
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Make sure you check out the FAQ at the bottom of the blog post! 🙂
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I’d never have thought of this! I would have assumed that you’d end up with “crunchy” yarn. DEFINITELY trying!
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Would it be possible to dye a colored yarn with the glow in the dark paint? This really intrigues me!
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Make sure you check out the updated FAQ at the bottom of the blog post! 🙂
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Does it matter what depth of color it is used on? For example if I used it on a light pastel blue vs navy blue? Or will it not work on any blue at all?
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Omg def trying this i do beleive a trip to michaels is in order for this week .
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This is fabulous and I love the new look of your blog! (POLKA DOTS rock). Thanks for trying new things and sharing.
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Thank so much, Heidi ❤
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Great idea!
Love,
Isabella
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Oh my goodness I have to try this! Thanks so much for sharing Honey. xoxo Nana
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Awesome! Thank you for sharing! I made trick-or-treat bags for my kids. When they wear out, I think I’ll do the glow-in-the-dark thing.
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