Dying A Sheepskin Rug

Wearing rubber gloves fill a large container or stainless steel.

Dying a sheepskin rug.

Apply the soap solution to the damp sheepskin with a sponge. Add 2 cups of warm water and stir vigorously to form soap suds. Pull the rug out of the plastic and rinse it with warm water until the water runs clear. Add the dye and vinegar mixture to the water and stir until it is.

Remove the sheepskin i recommend doing all of this in a tub while wearing sweats and dishwashing gloves refill basin. The process fill your sizable basin with warm water and soak your faux sheepskin for about an hour. Wearing rubber gloves and following manufacturer s instructions prepare dye bath in bucket. Pour 2 tbsp of liquid dishwashing detergent into a bowl.

Diy dyed sheepskin rug 1. Remove the sheepskin from the water and lightly wring it out to get rid of excess water. For best results prewash sheepskin rug to remove any finishes that may interfere with dye absorption. Empty 6l of warm water to a large bucket or basin.

If you re using a real sheepskin allow for a few additional hours of soaking time. Immerse sheepskin in dye. Rinse sheepskin under running water until fully saturated. Use your stirring device to completely dissolve the dye in the water and.

Fill the basin with enough lukewarm water to cover the sheepskin. Wool requires an acidic fixing agent. Gently squeeze don t wring to remove excess. Photography by michael wiltbank.

Start by mixing fabric dye with 500ml of warm water. Rinse sheepskin until water runs clear.