How to make a stylish T-shirt for avocado lovers
How to dye a T-shirt using avocado
Introducing the avocado – a delicious fashion designer!
Safety precautions
Conduct the experiment under adult supervision only.
Equipment
- four ripe avocados;
- stove;
- pan;
- water;
- cotton T-shirt.
Step-by-step instructions
Gather the pits and peels from 4 ripe avocados. Put them in a pot with a white cotton T-shirt. Fill the pot with water and cook on low heat. After a while, cool and rinse the T-shirt with a mild detergent.
Process description
Avocado peels and pits contain tannins. Tannins possess colorant, tannic, and astringent properties, and can be found in many plants and fruits, including avocados, oak, pomegranates, strawberries, and tea leaves Tannins are used to tan leather, dye leather and fabrics, produce glue, and make ink. They’re also used as an additive (food coloring E181) to give foods and drinks a tart, astringent taste.