For the month of July, I put together a DIY project colorful! Cushion, trendy colors of summer with a shadow effect., I decided to use it outside, in order to improve the comfort of the guests during my long dinners under the stars. Without waiting any longer, I'll explain how I did it. DIY Projects - Cushions for outdoor shaded Photos: Chloe Count For DIY project cushions in the shade, you will need: exterior accessories - Cushions for outdoor shaded Photo: Chloe Count

  • White pillowcases (based material easy to dye to natural fibers)
  • Fabric dyed the color of your choice
  • Seal boiler or bowl
  • Gloves
  • Garbage bag (to open in two to the work surface with cover)
  • To what extent outside to avoid damage

Step 1

Your new cushion covers before washing them for the DIY project.

Step 2

cushion - Cushions for outdoor shaded Photo: Chloe Count Once washed and dried covers, prepare your work surface by covering it with a plastic bag or bin. This will avoid unpleasant surprises and to remove difficult tasks or not by dyeing.

Step 3

Cushions for outdoor shaded Photos: Chloe Count Put on your gloves and prepare your dye according to the manufacturer's instructions. Once the mixture is ready, pour it into a container large enough to accommodate your pillowcases.

Step 4

Cushions for outdoor shaded Photo: Chloe Count Enjoy your bags one by one. Let them soak stain gradually.

Step 5

Cushions for outdoor shaded Photo: Chloe Count Wring pillowcases and distribute it to them again to dry the desired result. Tah Dah – !!! Good DIY summer. Cushions for outdoor shadedCushions for outdoor shaded Photos: Chloe Count

Tips and Tricks

  • In order not to waste too much spot when the shadow effect is not sufficiently pronounced or stretched to your liking, you can stretch to skip coloring the lid sip stain under hot water and dilute to create a stronger gradient.
  • I would advise you to enhance your sipping dyeing outdoors if possible covers. If not, you should put a plastic bucket or floor.
  • Avoid buying plastic bags. Some fibers accept dye. To be sure, good color retention, use covers made of natural fibers (cotton, ramie, etc …) made.
  • If you I you want to use your services as outside, still thinking to return nightly to avoid it again soaked in the rain. You may also be coated with a special waterproof fabric for this purpose.
  • This DIY project is to perform a large workshop. This will help your tan and keep the house clean icon wink Coussins ombrés pour lextérieur

Shopping and Storage

  • Pillowcases and cushions to cover: Ikea
  • Dyeing: Walmart. Also available in pharmacies, grocery and dollar store.

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