Instructions
- Step 1: Remove string Remove the string and mesh from the head.
- TIP: If your head is used, clean it with bleach and then rinse and dry it off.
- Step 2: Measure water Measure the amount of water recommended for the dye and put it in the pot.
- Step 3: Bring to boil Bring the water to a boil; then stir in the dye and vinegar.
- Step 4: Pour the dye Pick a plastic container that is deep and wide enough to hold the head. Pour the dye into the plastic container and add your lacrosse head.
- Step 5: Flip the head Flip the head over with the tongs after 10 minutes.
- Step 6: Remove the head Allow the head to steep in the dye for another 10 minutes, then remove it and rinse it under cold water.
- TIP: Dye your head two times to make sure it does not chip.
- Step 7: Restring Place your head on newspaper and let it dry overnight, and then restring it.
- FACT: Lacrosse players didn’t start using protective gear until 1930.
You Will Need
- Lacrosse head
- Measuring cup
- Water
- Pot
- Dye packet
- 2 tbsp. of vinegar
- Spoon
- Deep plastic bowl or bucket
- Tongs
- Old newspapers
