- 1). Soak the fabric and test swatch completely in cold tap water. Meanwhile, bring three gallons of tap water to a boil in a 16-quart pot.
- 2). Add two black teabags to the boiling water. Turn off the heat and let the tea bags steep for one to two minutes. Remove the teabags and discard.
- 3). Let the tea bath cool completely, about one hour.
- 4). Submerge the test swatch in the tea bath and remove immediately. Rinse the test swatch under cold water and set it aside to dry. It will lighten as it dries, so wait to see what the final result is before dyeing the veil.
- 5). Darken the color if necessary by repeating the dip and dry process until the desired shade is reached.
- 6). Repeat the process with the whole veil once you are satisfied with the test swatch's results.
- 7). Wash the dyed veil in mild detergent to set the color and hang to dry.
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