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Default Painting or Spray painting dried wild flowers

Can any arty-type members tell me how they colour the wild
grasses,Teasels,Corn ears etc.
You know, the ones they sell in the "pot pouri" type shops.Would be
most grateful for any tips on where to get paint,techniques, etc.

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Default Painting or Spray painting dried wild flowers

On 31 Dec 2005 00:08:59 -0800, "michaelangelo7"
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Can any arty-type members tell me how they colour the wild
grasses,Teasels,Corn ears etc.
You know, the ones they sell in the "pot pouri" type shops.Would be
most grateful for any tips on where to get paint,techniques, etc.


Can they not just be dipped in some sort of dye,like vegetable dye
...altho' I seem to recall reading flowers can be grown in a different
colour if they are watered with dyed water ..but that may be a slow
process ...



Stuart





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