What Kind of Paint/Dye?
I don't discuss coloring materials or my methods. This is an art form. Like painting, the choice of paint brand is more a preference of the artist.
Why I’m keeping it on the DL…
I have zero problems with DIY-ers getting inspired and trying this for their wedding! I totally get it; my gowns are rare and costly. I would DIY it too!
HOWEVER… I do very much dislike the other “businesses” that try to straight-up copy, I’m talking about directly ripping off. You would not believe some of the things these so-called artists have done. It’s so disrespectful. So I keep most things private to not give these types of knock-off businesses a cheat sheet.
Plus, I use some expensive tools; I’m not about to make a DIY video and bust out machinery that costs the same as my gowns then say you can do this at home too! - We all hate those videos LOL
To the DIY-er
I use a few different methods depending on the gown. Some are dyed, some are painted by hand others are airbrushed. I’m a multi-media artist who likes implementing different mediums to achieve my desired result. This means no one way works! It comes down to testing and seeing what works for you, your fabric, and your desired results.
Here are some suggestions for a bit of color anyone can do!
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Use a service like “Spoonflower” to get fabric printed in ombre and add that to your gown. Both satin and chiffon can be printed on and are standard bridal fabrics.
Artsy? You can hand paint lace appliques and add them to your gown.
Is your dress a natural material? These are much easier to color than synthetic. Look into dip dying!
Tulle comes in many colors, including rainbow… add some! For lace gowns, adding it behind the lace looks fantastic.
Tulle Dress? This fabric is the most forgiving; lightly spray painting the tulle layers in your dress can add just a touch of color. This method is slightly risky, be careful! Best for pastel colors or neon.
