How to Color Faux Fur - Make an Amazing Ombre Gnome Beard Using Dye! Easiest Way to Dye Fur

[@RyouConcord]

DUDE brilliant, also trying to make a fursuit lol this is an awesome method for getting different colors.

[@SarahNenniDaher]

Oh I'm so glad you like it! Hope your suit comes out amazing!

[@designsbydawn976]

That is absolutely beautiful 😍

[@SarahNenniDaher]

Thank you so much, friend!

[@shellyroman1321]

I am seeing this for the first time today and i love it!! So so so fun!! I can't wait!

[@CarolynGamble]

Beautiful!! I think I would start. From the bottom and then you won’t need to fold the foil.

[@sharlenesmith2455]

For sure! I think I’d start at bottom though…. Fold foil over colored, then add another foil for next color…. Repeating to lightest…. Not rolling, just layering flat….. I’ll let you know how it turns out! But, definitely gonna try this! Thanx!

[@SarahNenniDaher]

Let me know how it goes!

[@gourdhead22]

Awesome. Great idea it looked like candy corn... Great job...💙🎨💙

[@SarahNenniDaher]

It's funny you say that...I might have a candy corn cutie coming up, too! :)

[@Kibatekno]

The fur came out looking amazing. I might try this method in the event Rit dye doesn’t work. I plan on making a fur suit this year. Sadly I couldn’t find red or black fur in my area. And it’s too expensive online. So I thought I’d try dyeing white fur to what I want. Did the fur feel funny / dry afterwards? And did you use anything as a sealer for keeping the colors from bleeding onto other things?

[@stefaniaponitz5738]

Love!!!! Thanks so much for sharing your skills!

[@kayleyhoughton372]

I use this method to colour my faux beards with acrylic paint I did it recently for my grinch gnome 💜

[@SarahNenniDaher]

I have done the acrylic paint method for years, too, and love it. Glad it's working for you. This method gets quite a bit deeper color (if you ever make one that needs rich color).

[@kayleyhoughton372]

@@SarahNenniDaher thanks for the advice on getting a deeper colour I know acrylic can be tricky to get a deeper shade of the colour your trying to create 💜

[@connieselby9190]

That is awesome 👌 and I will have to try it. Thanks for sharing.

[@SarahNenniDaher]

Thank you, Connie, and thanks for watching along with me. :)

[@judywhitacre8788]

Love it I think I am going to use dye it makes very bright colors. I like the ombre going to try to make some different color patterns. Well here we go see if I can do it.

[@glendabringhurst4180]

For sure. ❤️

[@lisamenchions9836]

Oh Sarah this is so cool

[@SarahNenniDaher]

It's pretty fun, too. Thank you so much for watching, Lisa! :)

[@aurorahenry2078]

Hello Sarah what a great way to color fur, I will definitely be trying this method. Thanks a lot, always a pleasure to watch you.

[@graceydaleosu]

Spray tie dye works super easy and not have to mess with foil or painting. Section off, spray, fan the piece of fur for a min, work on next section.

[@SarahNenniDaher]

Ooh, I'll have to pick some up. I was told by one of my readers that the spray tie dye bled onto her fabric, so I never put it at the top of the list of things to try.

[@jasminekelsaw5062]

Thank you so much . This video helped a lot . Can’t wait to do it now

[@SarahNenniDaher]

Glad it helped, Jasmine! Thank you for watching.

[@pearlshaynea]

Amazing! I have been tie dyeing so I have dyes!

[@SarahNenniDaher]

Oooh you're going to have so much fun with the fur then! :)

[@michellesmith7060]

It looks very cool weather I can do that is another matter all together!!LOL Great job other than that little bit of orange but it doesn't look bad at all because you can hardly tell so that refreshing to know a little bit of leaking will not hurt it.

[@SarahNenniDaher]

Aw thank you so much (and I end up cutting that bit off for the gnome, but definitely learned a lesson there).

[@Harley--Quinn]

Thank you, I was wondering how they did this.

[@fairydustbunnies]

I LOVE your videos and especially your gnomes! So cute! Funny thing I dye my own yarn so I have many colors like this brand. Guess what I will be doing now! lol Thank you!

[@SarahNenniDaher]

Oh how cool!! I actually didn't think of dying yarn so, well, off to try that! LOL

[@mariewinterhalter9058]

Very interesting 👏👏

[@heartofthewild680]

Can the fur still be washed after this method? And does it change the texture?

[@bevtawney8110]

What kind of paint are you using?

[@morris_better_with_ava6491]

Will it work on colored fur?

[@SarahNenniDaher]

It will; obviously, the lighter the better.

[@candydee5763]

Did u wash it or just brush it out

[@melodyfreeman7241]

I was trying to think of how to do stripes for the Fourth of July

[@SarahNenniDaher]

You can use this same method, just leave the white alone in the middle. Or, you can go for the gold and try to do vertical stripes. There might be some bleed through but it could look great. I haven't tested vertical stripes yet.

[@melodyfreeman7241]

@@SarahNenniDaher where did you buy the paint you used?

[@SarahNenniDaher]

​@@melodyfreeman7241 Just on amazon - amzn.to/3srQKJ8

[@SarahNenniDaher]

I just looked and the set I bought is priced high. You can also buy them individually.

[@melodyfreeman7241]

@@SarahNenniDaher I have gift money available so ok with the set. Can you send me a link for the fur? Also I would love to send you a pic of my first gnome how can I do that?

[@tarohiromi8493]

Will this work on faux rabbit fur fabric?

[@joannereadman2735]

I want to make grinch gnomes so i am stuck with what green dye to buy for the beards

[@SarahNenniDaher]

Honestly, I would buy green fur if you're going to be making the Grinch - it's much faster, less expensive, and will never transfer color.

[@katmadison7607]

​@@SarahNenniDaherQuestion. How would food coloring paste (mixed with water) work?

[@JanineMKartist]

Since it’s a natural fiber dye does the colour rub off at all?

[@SarahNenniDaher]

Yes, with rubbing against other pieces (I wrap to store it). The synthetic dyes fare a bit better but are much less vibrant.

[@KHopeJHope]

Hi! I bought the Jacquard dyes at your recommendation (doing an ombré glow in the dark rug and I love the ombré gnome technique). My question is; do I need to wash it/soak in soda ash first since it’s faux fur? And anymore tips regarding the procion Mx dyes? I bought the versatex fixer too but would love to return if that’s unnecessary!! My main concern is not ruining the texture. Thanks!!!!!

[@SarahNenniDaher]

I'm just seeing this now, sorry. I didn't wash or soak it in the soda ash but if you're WEARING it, you might want to try a sample to see if it helps with any wear / rubbing transfer of colors. I don't know if that will actually change the texture - it is designed to strip the minerals from hard water, so I would definitely test a swatch.

[@KHopeJHope]

@@SarahNenniDaher gotchaaaa okay thank you! I’m not wearing it, it’s a living room rug, but that’s certainly super helpful!! Do you have anymore tips regarding this brand of dyes or the Versatex fixer? Thank you!!!!

[@tekkyboomboom4246]

When u wash the faux fur will this color bleed out??

[@SarahNenniDaher]

Yes, most of the color will wash out with this method (and most methods, to be honest) because they are organic fabric dyes. The only 100% color-fast and full-retention color method is made during the manufacturing process but the closest is using the synthetic dye from RIT (or other brands). You can get it on Amazon.

[@_abramacabre]

is the dye permanent? I want to use the technique for a costume, but want to know if the dye will run if it rains or if i put the costume in the washing machine thanks!

[@SarahNenniDaher]

Oh my goodness, I have no idea as I do small things. I'm sorry, I would contact Jacquard.

[@dennisjames6563]

Nope, rinses right out as soon as water touches it. Back to white.

[@SarahNenniDaher]

@@dennisjames6563 Ugh, I'm sorry but thank you for letting me know. Have you tried RIT dye for synthetic or non-cellulose fibers?

[@ScoutOW2]

If i wanted to do this, but not have the colour wash out of fur. Whats the best method? Im making a costume id like to be able to wash but dont want to have to redo the dye.

[@SarahNenniDaher]

Honestly, buying the fur the color desired is the only way to be sure that the color won't run. It's not a material which absorbs color (such as a natural material like cotton). You can *try* the dye for polyester, however, we've still had some running (and transfer) of color.

[@ScoutOW2]

@@SarahNenniDaher Theres nothing really what im looking for already out there, so ive been researching into dying it myself. Wouldn't the purchasable coloured fur have been dyed in the factories? Whats the most likely method they would have used?

[@SarahNenniDaher]

@@ScoutOW2 Gotcha. The fur isn't dyed in the factories - they use colored polymers (colored plastics) to achieve the desired outcome.

[@lifeisbutadreamsodreamon]

I am confused... followed the link to the dye powder but the link went to a thin liquid paint ? The powder looks more useful. Anyone know what this is?

[@SarahNenniDaher]

They changed that listing - it used to be the powder; the material I used is this at this listing: amzn.to/3ZgGdOL I've updated the comment box link with it, so thank you!

[@lifeisbutadreamsodreamon]

@@SarahNenniDaher thank you for such a speedy reply :) looks like not available for my country (unless sold in individual pots in colours i am not interested in), but great to know what it is so I can keep an eye out :D might in meantime see how acrylic in isopropyl works (for eg, saw an artist use acrylic ink dropped into isopropyl alcohol and painted this into fur for a subtle gradient affect). Glad the weekend is nigh ;)

[@SarahNenniDaher]

@@lifeisbutadreamsodreamon Ooh I would love to hear the results of your experiment. I have used alcohol ink and alcohol ink markers but have never diluted with isopropyl alcohol.

[@aprilmadison8221]

Hi Sarah...before all these crazy crafts that I am into I was a Hairdresser for 18 years and really into special cuts and color so using dye is no problem for me. Even on gnome fur. Question..what type of Dye where you using??? Love the idea of the new one coming out!

[@aprilmadison8221]

Actually it's fabric dye! With all the fabric dye I used with all the 2 thousand or more face masks that I made..yes believe it or not...I can definitely dye this faux fur!!!!

[@createdave]

Hi Sarah, where do like to purchase the true white mongolian faux fur from? Thanks, Ann

[@SarahNenniDaher]

This time of year, Joann's, Michael's, and fabric stores should have it (sometimes Wal-Mart, as well). If you can't find it locally, you can always order from Amazon (I prefer the Barcelonetta or Shannon Fabrics brands).

[@createdave]

@@SarahNenniDaher Thank you ☺️. I found some true white at Hobby Lobby but it is a bit thin. I think I found the place you mentioned on Amazon. Thanks again, Ann

[@caroldickerson50]

Can u use food coloring

[@jenniferdumont9047]

Where do you get the dye from? I would like to try this

[@SarahNenniDaher]

I picked up my dye from Amazon but an art store might have it. My fabric store said they used to carry it but during 2020, they pared down their offerings so no longer carry it.

[@alteredLori]

use mica powder works great! no i would not do it that way to easy to mess it up, REALLY try mica!!!

[@yvonneogren1786]

I have a question regarding dying faux fur. I need to dye white to a color close to blond. Any suggestions on how to achieve this color or close to it. Making a Trump gnome and need this color for his hair. Would appreciate your thoughts on this.

[@SarahNenniDaher]

Hi there. I'm honestly not sure. Blonde requires lift and shine and there will be a loss of that with most paint / dye methods. You can try a light brown (or even beige), maybe, perhaps mixed with the tiniest bit of yellow? Honestly, I'd buy the blonde fur in a small swatch from Amazon because I'm not sure the color would be right for his hair in any method I know.

[@yvonneogren1786]

Thanks so much for your quick reply.

[@dennisjames6563]

WASHABLE?

[@dennisjames6563]

@@SarahNenniDaher I tried some permanent markers and they seem to work. I am using the fur for fishing jigs and the get way wet , a lot, lol. I'll try the ritual and let you know. Thanks

[@dennisjames6563]

Rit,

[@SarahNenniDaher]

@@dennisjames6563 Let me know if it turns out. I have an email into Jacquard on these because I remember reading they had one that was colorfast.

[@lindak7193]

I did hair professionally for over 16 years and specialized in color so basically if faux fur is the same ..this is easy..lol.. probably not because all color is different and this is a cold color you said.