Easy DIY Dyed Lamp Shades…

Better Homes and Gardens

One cannot call themselves a true DIYer and have a house full of plain white lamp shades.  They’re too much of a temptation…like blank canvases calling out to be covered in scrapbook paper or homemade fabric flowers.  I’m trying to take a more subtle approach to mine which is why I love this quick tutorial posted at Little Green Notebook.

Here’s What You’ll Need:

• (1) White or Neutral Lamp Shade
• (1) Bottle of Procion Mx Dye / Cold Water Dye for Natural Fibers (Wal-Mart, Micheal’s)
• (1) Paint Brush
• (1) Bowl of Cold Water

Start with a small bowl of cold water and add just a pinch of the fabric dye.  Dip the paintbrush in a get to work on the shade.  Add more color or additional coats until you reach the desired shade.  That’s it, really!  The results should be similar to these…

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