SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
DIRECTIONS:
- White Polyester outdoor umbrella
- Rit DyeMore in daffodil yellow
- Stainless steel pot
- Large plastic container
- Metal spoon
- Liquid dish detergent
- Rubber gloves
- Paper towels
- Plastic table cover
- Measuring spoon
- Sewing machine & thread
DIRECTIONS:
- Cover table with plastic and gather your supplies.
- Prewash Outdoor Umbrella to remove any finishes that may interfere with dye absorption.
- Prior to dyeing this umbrella, the fringe trim was removed.
- Fill a large stainless steel pot with 3 gallons of water.
- Cover pot and heat until almost boiling. Water temperature should ideally be 200°F.
- When water begins to simmer, add a bottle of Rit DyeMore in Daffodil Yellow. Shake bottle before pouring. Stir well.
- Add 1 teaspoon of dish detergent to help promote level dyeing.
- Test dye color by dipping paper towel in the dyebath. If color is too light, add more dye; if color is too dark, add more water.
- Wearing rubber gloves, use the metal tongs to lower the umbrellain dyebath. The first 10 minutes are the most critical. Stirring helps to ensure an even color with no splotches.
- When desired color is achieved, remove from dyebath. Fabric will look darker when wet and will dry lighter. Squeeze out excess dye.
- Rinse in cool water until the water runs clear.
- Wash in warm water with a mild detergent, rinse and dry.
- Sew trim back onto the umbrella.
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Erinnyc from
Dying Umbrella as Dress and Tights
The reason I was reading these instructions was to learn how I could dye my faded umbrella when the material is attached to the large metal structure. When the instructions get to that critical point, it turns into a dress and tights that you are dipping into a pot. Seriously?
Date published: 2024-03-02