Dying A Sheepskin Rug

Empty 6l of warm water to a large bucket or basin.

Dying a sheepskin rug.

Pull the rug out of the plastic and rinse it with warm water until the water runs clear. Diy dyed sheepskin rug 1. Wearing rubber gloves and following manufacturer s instructions prepare dye bath in bucket. If you re using a real sheepskin allow for a few additional hours of soaking time.

Photography by michael wiltbank. 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. Cover work area with plastic table cover and have paper towels handy to protect against any possible spills.

Wearing rubber gloves fill a large container or stainless steel. Add one cup of white vinegar and stir until mixture is completely dissolved. Gently squeeze don t wring to remove excess. Pour 2 tbsp of liquid dishwashing detergent into a bowl.

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. Rinse sheepskin until water runs clear. Rinse sheepskin under running water until fully saturated.

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

Immerse sheepskin in dye. For best results prewash sheepskin rug to remove any finishes that may interfere with dye absorption.