How to Dye-Stain Wood and Wicker Staining unfinished wood and wicker with Rit Dye creates beautiful, lasting results. Rit is a water-based dye and unlike some heavy oil-based color stains it allows the natural wood grain to show through, adding depth and texture to the finished project. Since wood and wicker absorb the dye, the colors won’t chip or peel like paint. The number of coats of dye needed will depend on the wood being dyed. Pine, oak, cherry and walnut all dye beautifully but pine is a soft, absorbent wood and will require fewer coats of dye while oak and cherry are hardwoods and may require several coats. And when you know how to mix dyes to create custom colors, you can stain wood and wicker to fit any occasion or match any home décor. Custom dyes can be stored indefinitely in jelly jars and reused several times so long as they’re reheated before use. Unfinished wood or wicker Rit Dye, liquid or powder Microwave safe containers for dye

Foam and bristle brushes Cover work surface with a plastic drop cloth. Sand unfinished wood lightly and wipe clean with a tack cloth, removing filings and dust. If working with finished wood, strip paint, varnish or wax from the item. Scrape and sand surface until smooth and wipe clean with a tack cloth. Wearing rubber gloves, shake all dye bottles before pouring into a container. Measure and mix ½ cup liquid dye or 1 box of powder dye with 2 cups very hot water; if using the immersion method, mix same amounts of powder and liquid dye with every 2 quarts water needed, depending upon the size of the project. (Unlike fabric, dye-staining wood and wicker does not require salt and vinegar.) Test dye color on a scrap piece of similar wood or a hidden area of the item. If color is too light, add more dye; if color is too dark, add more water. Dye will appear lighter when dry. During the wood staining process, keep dye hot to achieve better dye absorption. Cover dye with plastic wrap and heat on high in the microwave for 1 – 2 minutes.

DO NOT LEAVE UNATTENDED. Watch carefully to be sure plastic wrap does not melt. Dye-stain with one or more of the following methods. For a softer look, wet the wood or wicker and then let it dry for 15 minutes before dyeing. Brush-On Method: Best for dyeing large pieces of wood or wicker. curtain rods seashell finialsDip foam, bristle brush or old cloth in dye solution and spread evenly over surface. waters and noble stone blackout curtainsDepending upon the shape of the piece, all three may be used. curtain rods seashell finialsUnwanted dye drips can be removed by sanding wood immediately. tesco black flock curtains

Let dry and reapply dye, if necessary, to achieve desired shade. Immersion Method: Best for dyeing small wicker or wood pieces and larger baskets. Dip or immerse item in dye bath for 10 – 20 minutes, turning occasionally. If dye bath is shallow, rotate items evenly.curtains fishpools Rustic, weather-beaten look: Use two dye colors. zutano owls fabricApply the lighter shade to entire wood surface; cath kidston blue rosali curtainsApply darker shade over lighter shade; Once dry, lightly sand entire piece. Repeat applying dye coats; let dry between coats. When completely dry, rub lightly with fine sandpaper or steel wool to create light and dark areas. Stencil patterns: Tape stencil where design is to appear.

Dip stencil brush into dye, then blot on paper towel until nearly dry. Beginning at outside edges, brushing dye toward center of stencil. Wait 1 to 2 minutes until dye is absorbed then remove stencil. Allow wood or wicker to dry completely. To seal dye-stained wood, apply one or two coats of polyurethane using a new foam or bristle brush. Lightly rub with steel wool, or use 220 grit fine sandpaper between coats and remove dust and filings with a tack cloth. For wicker, brush on one or two coats of polyurethane. It is not necessary to rub with steel wool between coats. For clean-up, simply rinse dye from paint brushes with mild soap and water. No strong chemicals are needed. To clean brushes from polyurethane, soak in mineral spirits. Try our FAQs, or Ask The Dye DoctorThe gorgeousness of fall! There’s just nothing like it. I’m super excited Pioneer Woman Fall Collection is launching online today! The full line will be in Walmart stores in a couple of weeks, but many of the new items are online starting TODAY!

I’ve poured my dinnerware-loving heart and soul into this new fall collection over the past few months, in order to make sure the colors, designs, quality, and assortment is just where they should be. I feel so great about the new product line, and can’t wait for you to see them all! The colors make me swoon, and the patterns are so much fun. Check out these dinner plates. And the salad plates that go with them. They’re even cuter in person—I love these! We’ve even got some cool new pieces, like this… And brand new reboots of some originals, like these. (More on these later—very exiting news!) Thank you for letting me share just a few glimpses of the PW Harvest Line! I hope you browse and enjoy looking at the gorgeousness!This wedding sent over by Anna Jaye Photography shows how to expertly play with textures and colors to create a fun, relaxed, and memorable wedding day. Kelsey and Greg had a little over a year to plan their ceremony and reception, and the results show in what amounts to a truly romantic affair.

With pinwheels, burlap, and lace, there are just enough handcrafted details to go around! From the bride, Kelsey: When we set out to plan this wedding 15 months ago, I really wanted to create a style that was not only vintage chic, but created a very romantic environment with the colors and fabrics. I loved the mixture of textures, incorporating burlap and lace, because it’s very feminine while rough around the edges at the same time. Some adjectives to describe the look we were going for are: romantic, vintage, and whimsical. Our colors palette was anything from peach to coral, khaki to the brown of our burlap table runners. We also tried to incorporate gold glitter wherever we could, because I’m a little obsessed with the color peach and gold glitter. Because we had 15 months to plan our wedding, there were many DIY projects involved. Greg created a Greg We created twine globes that hung above the area in which we were married. We created all of the programs (which were gold glitter fans), the seating assignment cards that hung on the vintage mattress spring, and my mom made half of the centerpieces which were succulents planted and arranged in vintage sewing boxes.

My MOST favorite DIY item at the wedding was our cake backdrop which was created by myself and my best friend Alicea. Most everything we did at the wedding was DIY. With the help of Pinterest, Etsy, my best friend Alicea (whose wedding was 3 weeks before mine!), and my very patient now-husband we created the perfect wedding for us! Any advice for brides planning their weddings now? Many brides can put together a beautiful ceremony in a short period of time, however, I felt so stress-free and had the luxury of planning every last detail with our wedding 15 months from when we got engaged. We were able to work with every one of our first choice vendors because we booked them so far in advance. We negotiated better contracts because we had more time. We planned every single detail, down to the napkins with 15 months. Don’t rush it – enjoy your engagement, and focus on the details, because that’s what makes it your day and not someone else’s! When I first started planning, I was a little bit of a control freak, but was able to delegate things to my friends and family little by little as time went on.

One thing to remember is: people want to help! Weddings are a labor of love and friends love helping with crafts and planning, all you have to do is ask! I can’t tell you how many craft days we had leading up to the wedding day! I was reminded of how blessed I am by my amazing family and friends! Bridal Party Processional: “The Luckiest,” Ben Folds Processional: “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” Israel Kamakawiwo’ole Recessional: “You Make My Dreams Come True,” Hall & Oates First Dance: “Let it Be Me,” Ray Lamontagne Father/Daughter Dance: “Daughter,” Loudon Wainwright Wedding Location: Beaverton, OR / Wedding Photographer: Anna Jaye Photography / Wedding Venue: Lolich’s Family Farm / Wedding Coordination: Champagne Weddings and Events / Wedding Flowers: Quince Flowers and Events / Bride’s Veil: Twigs and Honey / Bride’s SHoes: Ruche / Bride’s Makeup: Marjan Torabi Arsanjani / Bride’s Hair: Paige Wohlgemuth of The Stella Salon / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: Urban Outfitters, Nordstrom, Ruche / Groom’s Suit: Mr. Formal / DJ: NW Premier Mobile DJs / Wedding Caterer