Flower color Wheel Stem dying flowers

Stem Dying flowers The process of changing the color of a fresh flower by placing the cut end of the stem into a dye solution, allowing time for absorption of pigment.

Stem dyed color wheels Products needed : 12 vases 12 white carnations with dry stems Stem dye/Food coloring Masking tape for labeling

Mix colors and Label vases Fill vases with 3-4 inches of water-do not fill vase Use recipes for food coloring provided to produce the right amount of color in the flower blooms. Label vases with group # and color name. Set aside and let flower heads absorb water. Check end results.

Flower Color Wheel Stem-dye coloring recipes Red - 30 drops Yellow - 32 drops Blue -25 drops Orange – 20 red and 24 yellow Purple – 18 blue and 24 red Green – 30 drops Yellow-Green -18 Green and 25 yellow Yellow-orange – 30 yellow and 10 red Red-Orange – 20 red and 25 yellow Red-purple – 25 red and 10 blue Blue-green – 22 blue and 28 green Blue-Purple – 15 blue and 20 red