Dyeing to get funky
You’ll need
- A4 paper
- Elastic bands
- Sticky tape
- Disposable gloves
- Clean, empty plastic bottles (500ml)
- Something to protect surfaces (for example, newspaper or tablecloths)
- Bowls
- Spaghetti
- An egg (or something of equivalent size & weight)
- White socks
- Clothing dyes
- Apron (or old clothes)
- Zip lock bags
Before you begin
- Use the safety checklist to help you plan and risk assess your activity. Take a look at our guidance to help you carry out your risk assessment, including examples.
- Make sure all young people and adults involved in the activity know how to take part safely.
- Make sure you’ll have enough adult helpers. You may need some parents and carers to help if you’re short on helpers.
Planning and setting up this activity
- This activity is very messy. You should tell people to wear old clothes and shoes that they don’t mind getting dirty or dyed. You could also wear something protective, such as gloves and aprons.
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Plan, do, reviewSafety
All activities must be safely managed. You must complete a thorough risk assessment and take appropriate steps to reduce risk. Use the safety checklist to help you plan and risk assess your activity. Always get approval for the activity, and have suitable supervision and an InTouch process.
- Rubbish and recycling
All items should be clean and suitable for this activity.
- Chemicals
This task involves the use of potentially harmful fluids or chemicals. Make sure you follow all relevant safety guidance. Make sure you dispose of them appropriately too, in line with safety guidance.
Make it accessible
All Scout activities should be inclusive and accessible.
