Overdyed rugs are really hot right now and can often cost a pretty penny. Did you know you can make them yourself? It’s quite easy to do.The lighter the rug, the better the result will be!
You will need:
wool/silk/cotton rug
Rit fabric dye
spray bottle
plastic tarp
Scotchgard
- Vacuum the carpet.
- Wet the carpet and place it outside on a plastic tarp.
- Make the dye according to the bottle and pour it into spray bottles.
- Spray the carpet until you have the preferred color. This takes time and quite a lot of dye.
- Rinse well. Use a hose until the water that drain off the carpet is completely clear.
- Hang to dry.
- Spray with Scotchgard or similar product once dry.
TIP:
Use with protective rug mat. Dye could stain floor if rug gets wet or dye was not rinsed out thoroughly.
Photography by
Paul "Sweet Paul" Lowe
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