Dyeing/Coloring Wood Blocks

[Ottomatk]

I was just wondering how to safely color my wood blocks. I have some food coloring lying around and I was wondering if I could use that?

 

[Twilight Chinchillas]

Yes food coloring is what I use to color my wood toy parts here. I go onto bake the wood in my oven at a very low temp until dry after drying it. If you feel like getting creative, there are some food grade markers out there as well.

 

[summerdays]

you can also use kool aid, sugar free.. don't mix it with anything... just add water and flavor

 

[Ottomatk]

Do i put the food coloring right on the block? Or do I add it to water and let the block sit in it?

 

[BooBoo*TheKiddo*]

You mix the food coloring in water. Then let the block sit in it. Take it out and dry it. I dry mine in the oven on low.

 

[ChinnieShop]

I didn't know about the markers, that is a great idea, we need to decorate our chinnies houses I made so this would work as well.

 

[Ottomatk]

Thanks everybody!

 

[Cuddlebug]

Do not use "Sugar Free" Coolaid. Use the little packets that have no sugar or sweeteners of any kind. Do not add sugar to it.