sheepskin dyed pillow

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• Sheepskin Pillow Cover
• Rit® All-Purpose Dye, Wine
• Rit® All-Purpose Dye, Sunshine Orange
• Rit® ColorStay Dye Fixative
• Large Plastic Container
• Measuring Cup
• Salt
• Plastic Gloves
• Plastic Table Cover

DIRECTIONS:

1. Mix Wine and Sunshine Orange dye.
2. Cover work area with plastic table cover and have paper towels handy to protect against any possible spills. Gather supplies.
3. For best results, prewash pillow cover to remove any finishes that may interfere with dye absorption. Leave damp.
4. Wearing rubber gloves, fill a large container or stainless-steel sink with 3 gallons of very hot water. The water should ideally be 140F. If tap water is not hot enough, heat water on the stove and add to the dyebath. This pillow was made using the Shrimp Pink color formula, which includes 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of Wine and 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of Sunshine Orange. Pour well-shaken dye into dyebath.
5. To enhance the color, add one cup of salt. Add 1 teaspoon of dish detergent to help promote level dyeing. Stir well.
6. Test color by dipping a paper towel into the dyebath. If color is too light, add more dye. If color is too dark, add more water.
7. Immerse pillow cover in dyebath. Stir slowly and continuously. The first 10 minutes are the most critical. Stirring helps to ensure an even color with no splotches.
8. The pillow cover can remain in dyebath for 10 minutes up to one hour. When desired color is achieved, remove from dyebath. Pillow cover will look darker when wet and will dry lighter. Squeeze out excess dye.
9. We strongly recommend using Rit ColorStay Fixative immediately after dyeing and before washing to enhance color, increase color retention and reduce bleeding. Follow package instructions.
10. Rinse in cool water until water runs clear.
11. Wash in warm water with mild detergent, rinse and dry.