How to overdye a rug.
Dye setting rugs.
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To keep your store bought fabric hand dyed or tie dyed fabrics looking its best use a vinegar and salt solution to set the dye in place.
Rinse the excess dye from the rug with cold water until the water runs clear.
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Make the dye according to the bottle and pour it into spray bottles.
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Spray the carpet until you have the preferred color.
Wet the carpet and place it outside on a plastic tarp.
Prevent the dye from bleeding by washing your fabric on a cold gentle cycle with colour sheets.
This takes time and quite a lot of dye.
Take the rug out when it has reached the desired color.
Launder in cold or hot water as directed by the.
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The next step is to wash the rug.
Use a hose until the water that drains off the carpet is completely clear.
Leave the rug in the dye bath for up to 30 minutes stirring the water constantly.
If it isn t dark enough make another dye bath with one and a half times the dye you used in this bath and soak for up to another 30 minutes until your color is achieved.
These steps help to prolong the life of the fabric and keep the dye looking its best.
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Press the rug with a hot steam iron to set the dye in the fibers.