Tips: Safety first! Keep bleach out of reach of children, and work in well-ventilated areas. Always wear eye protection. If you have sensitive skin or abrasions, wear gloves. To prevent damage from splatters, protect the area around you and wear old clothes. Never mix bleach with other cleaning products. Fabric matters! For best results, choose natural dyed fabrics, such as cotton or linen, or 50/50 blends. Avoid 100 percent synthetic fibers (such as polyester), because they are typically colorfast. Go to the next slide to watch a video on how to make this shade.
Click here for the step-by-step marbleizing technique.
Project Tips: Home centers can cut vinyl shades to size for you. And be sure to use spray paint, not brush-on paint, as it adheres best to vinyl.
See how to tub-dye.
