Dying A Sheepskin Rug

Rinse sheepskin under running water until fully saturated.

Dying a sheepskin rug.

Start by mixing fabric dye with 500ml of warm water. Gently squeeze don t wring to remove excess. Rinse sheepskin until water runs clear. Photography by michael wiltbank.

The process fill your sizable basin with warm water and soak your faux sheepskin for about an hour. Soak the sheepskin in the basin for at least one hour. Fill the basin with enough lukewarm water to cover the sheepskin. Wearing rubber gloves and following manufacturer s instructions prepare dye bath in bucket.

Wool requires an acidic fixing agent. 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. Pull the rug out of the plastic and rinse it with warm water until the water runs clear.

Diy dyed sheepskin rug 1. Remove the sheepskin from the water and lightly wring it out to get rid of excess water. Immerse sheepskin in dye. Add one cup of white vinegar and stir until mixture is completely dissolved.

Add the dye and vinegar mixture to the water and stir until it is. Cover work area with plastic table cover and have paper towels handy to protect against any possible spills. Remove the sheepskin i recommend doing all of this in a tub while wearing sweats and dishwashing gloves refill basin. Pour 2 tbsp of liquid dishwashing detergent into a bowl.

Wearing rubber gloves fill a large container or stainless steel. Add 2 cups of warm water and stir vigorously to form soap suds.