These steps help to prolong the life of the fabric and keep the dye looking its best.
Dye setting rugs.
Take the rug out when it has reached the desired color.
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Leave the rug in the dye bath for up to 30 minutes stirring the water constantly.
I put mine in on a medium setting with the water temperature set to cool lights i set the mode to casual and put the washing machine into motion.
Launder in cold or hot water as directed by the.
How to overdye a rug.
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Carpet dye pens 5 pen set for brown carpet.
Spray the carpet until you have the preferred color.
This takes time and quite a lot of dye.
Wet the carpet and place it outside on a plastic tarp.
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.
The next step is to wash the rug.
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Make the dye according to the bottle and pour it into spray bottles.
Prevent the dye from bleeding by washing your fabric on a cold gentle cycle with colour sheets.
Rinse the excess dye from the rug with cold water until the water runs clear.
You will see that the dye is fixed into place and doesn t come off once you have let it dry.
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.
Use a hose until the water that drains off the carpet is completely clear.