How To Dye Fabric With Chalk Paint | Everything you need to know before you get started!

[@DIYDEANNA]

What items do you want to dye using this technique?

[@amethyst1826]

I wonder if it would work on aida, so I'm sharing your video to a cross-stitch group I'm in as a lot of cross-stitchers like to dye their own material!!

[@cecielisabet1690]

Curtains, stained cloth diapers, hand towels, down blankets... So many ideas! They're all white so I should get decent results. Thanks for the tutorial ☺️

[@lissettemaldonado2581]

Can I use it on my outside cushions ?

[@stacyandrongriffin1574]

My area rug, made of regular carpet fibers.

[@gladystorres1111]

I have some curtains they are burgundy color, but will like to change the color on blue or grey with chalk color. How I do this. They are not cotton.

[@adobeblue4360]

On another site, the person mentioned mixing fabric softener with paint for fabric. I tried this and it worked well. I didn't even use fancy chalk paint, I used regular matte latex. I don't have the link but search fabric softener paint and it will be there.

[@DIYDEANNA]

Thanks for sharing your tip. Did the colour hold when you washed the fabrics? I still have the towels I dyed in this video with chalk paint and the colour has not faded! I was pleasantly surprised by this, I use the towels regularly in my kitchen. I machine wash in warm water, tumble dry a couple times a month. I hope you’ve had the same results.

[@adobeblue4360]

@@DIYDEANNA I used mine for recovering furniture and serving as the bottom of a repurposed tray. I tried a few different fabrics, mainly to see if they crack when they dry. They do not. I am not sure about the washing part.

[@marizabarnes]

Awesome and so easy!! I’ve wondered if I could do this at some point and you just confirmed it! Thanks!

[@Awakenthemasses2016_thetruth]

Hoping to get an answer. I know this is an older video. I have a very large couch I'd like to dye with chalk paint, your technique saved me a months with of work AT LEAST because I can dye the seat covers instead of painting them by hand! But only if I 1. Don't need to add wax to the covers after I wash them? 2. Do you think the color difference will be off because I hand painted the frame and dyed the cushions? Thanks for the tip this is great information ☺️

[@hannahwinchester5491]

Great video, thank you! I have quite a dark chalk paint and have just dyed 2 cushion covers, however it’s much lighter than the actual paint colour. Is there a way to get a darker dye? Shall I repeat the process? Thanks!

[@waxlyrical007]

This is a really helpful video as I’m contemplating a dye project… would it be possible to dye a darker colour? I have a cobalt blue garden seat pad that I would like to make green - my plan is to dye it yellow, it should work and produce a dark green I’m thinking? Thanks 😊

[@margokline7109]

Great learning experience thank you Margo

[@DIYDEANNA]

You are so welcome Margo

[@kristinekoski7345]

LOVE YOUR VIDEOS! AND DONT EVER FORGET ,,YOU ARE REALLY GREAT AT WHAT YOU DO,, YOU COME ACROSS AS SOMEONE WHO GENUINE AND HAS A HAPPY SPIRIT, AND DEFINATLY NOT SNOBBY OR SELF CENTERED,,,. IM NEW TO USING CHALK PAINT ,,,SO I AM GLAD I CAME ACROSS YOUR VID,,, SO I JUST THOUGHT I NEEDED TO MAKE A COMMENT ON WHAT AN AWESOME JOB AT MAKING THESE VIDEOS,, ITS JUST NICE TO SEE SOMEONE WHO HAS SUCH A GREAT ATTITUDE

[@DIYDEANNA]

Hi Kristine, I appreciate you taking the time to watch my videos and leave another comment :) Your comments, views and feedback all support my channel and I am so grateful. Your kind words let me know I am on the right track with my videos, makes all the hard work worth it! Thank you!!!!!

[@kristinekoski7345]

@@DIYDEANNA your very welcome

[@alisonmary1443]

Great, easy to follow, dye, dry and heat Many Thanks ✨✨

[@sndygskylr]

Love this technique! Would a linen jacket work as well? Thanks!

[@mandiquinton7067]

hi thanks for the video. Just wondering what is the best type of cotton for tea towels ?

[@dpr4820]

Super cool! Didn't know it was non-toxic! I was hesitant to use fabric dye due to that reason. I've done natural tie dye with vegetables and spices before. The colors are very vibrant BEFORE washing but fade quite a bit. It's a science! One question: how did you do the different color tie dye-looking one? Did you use a squirt bottle or paint brush, etc.?

[@DIYDEANNA]

Hi! Thanks for watching! For the multi colour look I crumpled the towel and laid it in a shallow backing dish. And then poured different colours of watered down Chalk Paint over different areas. Hope that makes sense!

[@rebeccagamez2391]

Thank you Deanna for great instructions. When mixing paint and water, what temperature is the water? 💕

[@DIYDEANNA]

You're welcome, thanks so much for watching. The water I used in this video was just tap water and sitting at room temperature, sorry I forgot to mention.

[@michelleweckwerth9625]

so excited for ur blockprinting video!!!

[@DIYDEANNA]

It’s so fun! Hope you give it a try.

[@Chapsikan2801]

Great clear instructions without the blah blah 👌

[@DIYDEANNA]

Thanks! Sometimes I wonder if I talk too much so this is helpful feedback!

[@nardinshamleh8739]

Hey Deanna thanks a lot forbthis amazing video Can I ask if this works with darker fabric and turning it to lighter color?

[@DIYDEANNA]

I have not tried it but I don’t think it would lighten very well. Thanks for your question

[@musicartculture]

Great video! Is it possible to dye it as dark as the original shade of the chalkpaint? So that it turns out exactly the same shade as the paint? I have painted a cabinet in florence and would love to have matching sofa pillows

[@DIYDEANNA]

In my experience it always comes out a bight lighter than the solid paint colour. I think it would still match nicely.

[@katylowe3504]

Love watching your videos! Wondering if you might do one on wall stamping - like, you could change the colors on your brink wallpaper to be blues and greens!

[@DIYDEANNA]

Thanks for the suggestion! I plan on making some videos about different wall finishes in the future so I will keep this in mind!

[@kimmeise1098]

hi there, I have a light grey linen bed blanket and I want it a charcoal grey is this possible and can I do in washer or bath tub? any advise would be great :) ty

[@nayomikevitiyagala6380]

Thank you for this video Deanna! very informative :) I wanted to know if you have ever dyed zippers and or hemp cords with chalk paint?

[@DIYDEANNA]

Hi! Thanks for watching. I have never dyed either of those items so no advice on this... let me know if you give it a try and how it turns out!

[@dailyanara]

hai i am from Indonesia and I like you're video, thank you Deanna.

[@DIYDEANNA]

Hello from Canada! Thanks for watching!

[@elisarnomi]

I know you suggest natural fibres, but do you think it would work on a thermal backed curtain?

[@DIYDEANNA]

Thanks for watching! Sorry but I’m really not sure about this one, never tried it before.

[@221b-Maker-Street]

3:18 Hi Deanna - I don't quite understand this bit _"Once your entire piece of fabric is completely dry you can remove from the water and squeeze out the excess"_ Can you explain please?! Thank you. 🤗

[@DIYDEANNA]

Sorry, I misspoke… I meant to say dyed, not dried. Thanks for watching!

[@gigichavez28]

Deanna, I am thinking of using a off-white chalk paint on existing pillow covers I just made. The white on my pillow covers are too contrasting with the navy blue and I want to soften the color up so I it will go better with my beige couch. how would I do this process? Sending picture of my pillow cases. Lol how do I send pics?

[@gigichavez28]

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[@DIYDEANNA]

Hi Gigi, you can follow the same steps in this video to "dye" your white pillows off white. As long as they are a natural fabric like cotton or linen it should work. This process never comes out perfectly even so you many notice a little variation, this would be subtle with off white on white but I just wanted to mention that. You can send me photos via Instagram if you've got an account @diydeanna

[@eduardobenassi3072]

Hello. I'm planning on using this paint on a tasselled ornament. Does leaving it to dry next to a heater have the same "setting" effect? It's a somewhat delicate piece, I don't wanna squish it too much either.

[@dominiquelarue1982]

Can u do the same w the chalk spray paint?

[@krystinchisholm6290]

Can you dye outdoor chair pads

[@natashakamfer3004]

If dying back chalk paint, to get a better effect, can you use black cotton fabric?

[@DIYDEANNA]

I have not tried dying black cotton fabric with chalk paint so I do not know but it is an interesting idea. I think if your fabric is very dark black it may not work very well, you might not see a difference but it your fabric is dark grey and you use black paint maybe it would work ok. Sorry, I don't know for sure but I am intrigued by your question.

[@secretconcierge]

I tried this with a similar color chalk paint from Michaels, not Annie Sloan, and when I hung it on the fence to dry, it got streaks and dark spots that were not there when I dyed it. Like it ran and pooled. I did squeeze it out well so I'm not sure what happened. I made the recipe using 1 liter of water and 1 tablespoon of paint. I have them drying flat now outside in the sun. It was just some old work shirts to test it out on , but I'd appreciate if someone could tell me what I did wrong, so I can learn from it.

[@trinityespejo119]

Thank you so much, I need help, what is good to use to seal the paint after painting. I paint my second piece of furniture and I think I mess up, after applying my white chalk pain, I used for seal the shellac and i notice left a yellow color on the white. The can said clear, so I thought was ok. What can I use to seal the paint?

[@DIYDEANNA]

Thanks for watching! I usually use clear wax to seal my chalk paint. Because shellac is a yellow colour already that might be why it made you white look yellow.

[@barrybarton2410]

Can you dye a sofa or love seat using this method

[@BoysGoneBad7]

Hi Deanna, does it need any Dye Fixative ?

[@DIYDEANNA]

I have never used dye fixative with this method. I allow to air dry and then iron on warm or throw in the dryer to heat set. There was a little bit of colour loss in the first wash which is "normal" for this method. I use these towels in my kitchen and they are washed about once a month and so far the colour is holding. The look is much softer than a synthetic dye but I love the look. Hope this helps!

[@abbi_ken]

Can chalk paint be used for stamping or marbling? Thanks!

[@DIYDEANNA]

I have done both stamping and marbling on furniture with chalk paint and it worked well. Thanks for watching!

[@abbi_ken]

@@DIYDEANNA thank you for the quick response! I'm hoping to marble stamp on linen to make curtains, I'll give it a try!

[@adeelthebeastgaming2306]

Very helpful INFO Thanks could u please make a video of how paint the wall behind of u ( bricks wall ) thanks

[@DIYDEANNA]

Thanks for watching! The brick wall is actually pressed wood panels that are made to look like brick!! I purchased at the hardware store, they come in 4' x 8' sheets and you just nail it to the drywall!

[@janebostic7125]

Can you use any paint to do this or does it have to be chalk paint?

[@DIYDEANNA]

Hi Jane, I haven't tried any other paints so I'm not sure. This is one of the many things you can do with Chalk Paint so I made this video to highlight the versatility of this paint.

[@urvashivarshney7230]

Can I mix chalk paints with fabric medium to increase the flexibility and longevity of the colors?

[@DIYDEANNA]

Good question! I’m not sure because I have never tried this.

[@alves01]

Have you worked with painting velvet kind of fabric?

[@DIYDEANNA]

Thanks for watching! I have never tried the chalk paint dying method in this video on velvet before, I tend to stick to cotton and linen because they are natural and absorb the pigments well.

[@SamiaOficial]

Brilhant👏👏👏👏👏 loved it😘

[@DIYDEANNA]

Thanks so much Mimi! Hope you give it a try!

[@theheidster111]

Hi would i be able to dye some faded pink velvet curtains, im wanting them brown.

[@DIYDEANNA]

I have not tried this technique on velvet so I can’t say for sure if it works or not. In my experience more natural fabrics like these white cotton towels work best. Thanks for watching!

[@natashakamfer3004]

Can you die black and write on the fabric with chalk?

[@DIYDEANNA]

Yes you can use these colours, if your fabric is white the white chalk paint may not change the colour very much and I think the black might turn out to be a dark grey on the white, I hope that makes sense. Thanks for your question.

[@riccardoburns7211]

Can I dye clothing with this technique?

[@DIYDEANNA]

Hey! I haven’t done any clothing yet so not sure how the colour would hold up over many washes versus a traditional fabric dye. But I’ve done tea towels and canvas tote bags which I’ve washed a few times and dried in the dryer and the colour is staying! The process would be the same as in this video, it feels a little crunchy before you wash the item so if I were doing clothing I would make sure I washed the item at least once to soften it up and rinse out any excess paint. If you try it let me know how it goes! Thanks for watching!

[@cathycathy4368]

SO ,YOU CAN YOU WASH IT AFTER YOU HAVE DYED IT? i THIS IS A ONE TIME THING WHAT IS THE POINT?

[@DIYDEANNA]

Yes you can wash it! I use these in my kitchen and wash in the washing machine. The first time washing I do a separate load with just these towels, on cold as there could be a little colour loss if you’ve used a lot of paint. Thanks for watching.

[@e.l.826]

Have you tried dying wool fabric?

[@DIYDEANNA]

No I haven’t yet. If you do let me know how it goes!

[@dancewithme7899]

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