Dying A Sheepskin Rug

Add the dye and vinegar mixture to the water and stir until it is.

Dying a sheepskin rug.

Cover work area with plastic table cover and have paper towels handy to protect against any possible spills. Photography by michael wiltbank. Wearing rubber gloves and following manufacturer s instructions prepare dye bath in bucket. Remove the sheepskin from the water and lightly wring it out to get rid of excess water.

Add one cup of white vinegar and stir until mixture is completely dissolved. Pull the rug out of the plastic and rinse it with warm water until the water runs clear. If you re using a real sheepskin allow for a few additional hours of soaking time. Rinse sheepskin under running water until fully saturated.

Diy dyed sheepskin rug 1. Empty 6l of warm water to a large bucket or basin. Gently squeeze don t wring to remove excess. Immerse sheepskin in dye.

Start by mixing fabric dye with 500ml of warm water. Use your stirring device to completely dissolve the dye in the water and. Fill the basin with enough lukewarm water to cover the sheepskin. Add 2 cups of warm water and stir vigorously to form soap suds.

Wool requires an acidic fixing agent. Soak the sheepskin in the basin for at least one hour. 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 fill a large container or stainless steel. For best results prewash sheepskin rug to remove any finishes that may interfere with dye absorption.