Dip Dyed IKEA Lamp Shade
Now that we know how well lamp shades take our dye, we can’t stop! We paired this inexpensive IKEA shade with our new Coral All-Purpose Dye to create a really cool dip dyed look. We challenge you to find something like this anywhere else!
- White IKEA Lamp Shade
- Rit All-Purpose Liquid Dye: Coral or Your Favorite Color(s)
- Large Plastic Bucket
- Measuring Cup
- Salt
- Plastic Gloves
- Plastic Table Cover
- Paper Towels
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Cover work area with plastic table cover and have paper towels handy to protect against any possible spills. Gather supplies.
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Wearing rubber gloves, fill a large container with 3 gallons of very hot water. The water should ideally be 140ºF. If tap water is not hot enough, heat water on the stove and add to the dyebath. Pour 1/2 bottle of well-shaken dye into dyebath.
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To enhance the color, add one cup of salt. Add 1 teaspoon of dish detergent to help promote level dyeing.
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Stir well.
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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.
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Dip bottom of shade into dyebath. Move shade slowly around in dyebath to create natural uneven lines.
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When satisfied with color, remove lamp shade from dyebath. Shade will look darker when wet and will dry lighter.
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Place lamp shade aside.
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Rinse in cool water until water runs clear.
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Let dry before use.
