Reinvent your home with just a bucket of dye and oodles of imagination
A simple bucket of dye is a great way to breathe life back into everyday objects from around the home. The best part is that it is a very straightforward process that anyone can do. Why not experiment to make your own colors, and then let your imagination be your guide for how and where to use it.
Find a colour theme
You don’t have to stick to just dying fabric. Try other materials such as paper, wool, raffia, feathers, rice and even stones. The fun part is you just never know how it will turn out. Often one bucket of dye can produce a vastly different result for different items. You can also vary how long you keep the items in the dye.
Vintage linens
If you’ve got classic vintage table linens, consider dying them for a modern new look. You can choose colours to complement your kitchen, or go for a variety of colours to use at an outdoor lunch.
Bowls and cups
Grab some good quality disposable bowls to use as a fun introduction to playing around with dyes. They can look as good as ceramic bowls and can be put in pride of place on shelves or windowsills to store your bits and pieces.
Buttons
You can customise your wooden, fabric or mother-of-pearl buttons with dye for your clothes or craft projects.
Linen clothing
When white linen clothes have aged and discoloured, dye can come to the rescue. Breathe new life into a dress or shirt by dying it, along with your accessories such as beads and a linen shopping bag.
Bed sheets
If you’re a bit tired of the classic white or cream sheet sets, customise to your heart’s content by dying them. It could be a classic contrast such as yellow and green; or go for varied shades of blue or pink.