Dip Dyed Lampshade

When I found out that I was going to be moving into my first apartment I began fantasizing about color schemes and decor. I decided that I wanted to decorate my bedroom in grey, teal, and yellow...and in order to attain the custom (but affordable) look I wanted I knew that I needed to get out some Rit Dye.
As as college student, I'm always looking for a good deal so I went to Goodwill and picked up a lamp/shade for cheap!  I LOVE the way my shade turned out-take a look!

What You'll Need:

• Lamp and shade
• Any 2 colors Rit Dye (I used Pearl Grey & Sunshine Orange/Lemon Yellow)
• Bucket large enough to fit lamp shade
• Gloves (optional)

1. Remove shade from lamp and run shade under water until damp.
2. Prepare dye bath (lighter color first).  I created my own shade of yellow by mixing 1 1/2 tbs of Lemon Yellow and 1/2 tsp of Sunshine Orange with enough hot water to submerge the shade.
3. Submerge shade until desired color is reached (about 4 minutes).
4. Remove from dye and rinse under cold water until water runs clear.  Set shade aside.
5. Prepare second dye bath.  I used 4 tbs of Pearl Grey with about 4 cups hot water.
6. Dip top of shade into dye bath (I went about 2/3 in) and leave in until desired color is reached (about 4 minutes). 
7. Remove and rinse under cold water until water runs clear.
8. Flip over shade and dip the other end into second dye bath (I went up about an inch).
9. Remove and rinse under cold water until water runs clear.  Set aside until dried.

I loved the blurred lines that the dye left.  My new shade is going to look great in my bedroom!