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Guys I am so excited to share with you a new staining technique I have taught myself. I am partnering with Wayfair today to show you how to dye wood. Thats right dye! I saw this technique used at a conference I attended several month ago and knew I had to try it.
When Wayfair sent me this Maginnis Table, as part of the DIY By My Side project, I knew this was a perfect project for it.
Shop for the Maginnis End Table Here
The Maginnis end table comes unfinished so it is a great piece to put your stamp on to match any room. So as you guys may know my favorite color is teal. It makes it into any room of my home. Even if I am trying to do something different it somehow sneaks its way in there. So two guesses what color this table will be.
What you’ll need
- Plaid Ultra Dye
- DecoArt Metallic Paint
- Frog Tape
- Sponge Brushes
- A disposable container (like a solo cup)
- Gloves
- Rag
- Paint brush
- Clear Coat
Let’s get started. First off put on your gloves, this dye will stain your hands for days. I can atest to that I still have stain on my hands from cleaning up! Once your gloves are on open the dye and pour a small amount into your disposable container.
I’ve decided that this will be a two toned table so I start to tape off points that will intersect to protect the shelf from getting dye on it.
Now any time I am using an unfamiliar material I always test it out. Taking my sponge brush I saturated it with dye. Turning the table upside down I started to paint the dye on the underside of the table.
Let the dye absorb for a few seconds and then wipe it away with a rag. As soon as I started wiping it away I was smitten! Why have I never used dye before?! The result is absolutely stunning.
Continue to use the sponge brush and rag on your entire table. My tip would to be do this is sections. You don’t want the dye to sit too long on the wood because it will start to dry and form a coating.
Once you have dyed the table I let it dry overnight before I started painting the shelf. Now I am not sure if this is necessary but I always err on the safe side.
For the shelf I wanted something fun and to pop. Since the table is already do vibrant I decided to use a metallic gold paint. I picked up DecoArt’s Metallics line because the paint has a bit of a sheen and shimmer to it.
I painted two coats of this on the shelf. Letting time to dry in between coats.
Before I was done I got an idea to add a little more detail to the table. Soliciting some thoughts on Instagram we decided to paint the detailing of the table gold also. I taped this off with painters table and painted 3 coats of the metallic gold.
Once the paint dried overnight I put a clear coat on everything. I just used a polycrylic. I absolutely love how this came out. I love that you can still see the grain of the wood through the dye and I also love the modern contrast of the metallic.
I actually think I have a few more projects I could use dye for. How great wood a pallet sign be with this dye!
This looks fabulous Michelle! I’m definitely going to have to try dying wood – thanks for the tutorial!
This is tealicious, Michelle! I’m going to have to get some of that Plaid dye.
Run and get it! I am still so impressed with the end result.
This is so clever! I never would have thought to dye wood, but I adore the effect. Pinning now!
I love the colors you chose and the end result is just beautiful!
Thanks Mary Beth!
I have a bottle of that in my craft room. I need to break it out and try it.
Girl break it out! I was surprised how easy it was.
I’ve never tried this dye product or process before but I love it! What a beautiful project!
Thanks Katie. I love how it turned out!
I had no idea you could dye wood. And that it would look so good! I love this colour you chose 🙂
Who knew! So glad I read the packaging and ran into Plaid at Haven.
What an awesome project. I love the gold and teal combo.
Thanks Amy it’s one of my favorite combos too.
The turquoise and the gold look awesome together!
Thanks Amy! It’s one of my favorite color combinations.
It’s beautiful and I love the colors together.