Dying A Sheepskin Rug

Add 2 cups of warm water and stir vigorously to form soap suds.

Dying a sheepskin rug.

Soak the sheepskin in the basin for at least one hour. If you re using a real sheepskin allow for a few additional hours of soaking time. Add the dye and vinegar mixture to the water and stir until it is. Gently squeeze don t wring to remove excess.

Empty 6l of warm water to a large bucket or basin. Use your stirring device to completely dissolve the dye in the water and. Remove the sheepskin from the water and lightly wring it out to get rid of excess water. Apply the soap solution to the damp sheepskin with a sponge.

Wool requires an acidic fixing agent. For best results prewash sheepskin rug to remove any finishes that may interfere with dye absorption. Immerse sheepskin in dye. Pour 2 tbsp of liquid dishwashing detergent into a bowl.

Wearing rubber gloves and following manufacturer s instructions prepare dye bath in bucket. Start by mixing fabric dye with 500ml of warm water. Cover work area with plastic table cover and have paper towels handy to protect against any possible spills. Photography by michael wiltbank.

Diy dyed sheepskin rug 1. Wearing rubber gloves fill a large container or stainless steel. The process fill your sizable basin with warm water and soak your faux sheepskin for about an hour. Fill the basin with enough lukewarm water to cover the sheepskin.

Add one cup of white vinegar and stir until mixture is completely dissolved. Rinse sheepskin until water runs clear.