How to dye pants

Sometimes your favorite products lose their brightness and attractive appearance. Many owners are in a hurry to throw away or alter their trousers. However, using special materials, you can restore the richness of your trousers at home.

Preparing for painting

Before you start working, you need to stock up on dyes and choose a method for doing the work.

Suitable materials

You can paint any wardrobe item yourself using special paints.

There is a wide variety of colors available on the modern market. With such a spectrum, everyone can choose the shade they need.

Coloring methods

Lovers of experiments There are several methods suitable for painting a product.

• The most popular include dyeing in the washing machine. However, paint may remain on the drum walls. This will lead to damage to other wardrobe items.
• Instead of a washing machine, you can use the manual method. For this purpose, enamel dishes are suitable, which are placed on low heat. The main thing when painting — follow the manufacturer's recommendations.

How to paint it black

In the washing machine

In order to dye faded trousers black, you need to select the appropriate dyes. When the material has been selected, we begin the technological process.

For painting in a washing machine It is recommended to use powder dyes.

• Pour the powder into a bowl and pour about two glasses of hot water (per package).
• Mix thoroughly to completely dissolve the paint.
• When the dye has dissolved, add a tablespoon of salt and mix again.

Reference: It is recommended to use coarse salt.

• Now pour water into a large basin and add dye there.
• The resulting mixture also needs add one tablespoon each of vinegar and washing powder.
• Mix the resulting solution and pour it into the machine, then put the trousers in, wash with boiling water.
• After graduation It is recommended to rinse the product additionally.

Important: The trousers must be damp before dyeing.

Painting by hand

To paint by hand, you need to purchase the appropriate paint.

• Paint is diluted with hot water and stir until completely dissolved.
• After mixing, pour the paint into a large container (for example, a pan) and place the trousers.
• saucepan Place on low heat for about 40 minutes.
• During cooking It is necessary to periodically stir the trousers. A special metal clamp or large spoon is suitable for this.
• While the trousers are undergoing the cooking process, you can prepare a rinse solution. Add to a large bowl of water 1 tablespoon each vinegar and salt.
• When the dyeing time has expired, The trousers must be rinsed several times in a container with a solution, and then with regular running water.

The product is ready. Black trousers in front of you.

Reference: salt and vinegar are used to precisely set the color.

A few simple steps will help restore the brightness and saturation of the product.

Adding blue shades

There are also several methods for dyeing pants blue.

First of all, highlight using regular blue — a mixture of methylene blue and starch. She suitable for refreshing the product and giving it a more saturated color.

Manual method

• The dye is diluted in the amount of warm waterwhich is indicated on the packaging, add a couple of tablespoons of table salt.
• Pants are placed in the resulting mixture. Recommended leave the product for several hours to obtain a bright and rich shade.
• Turn over about once every 2 hours for uniform coloring.
• Before the end of the process you can prepare a solution with vinegar. Add 2 tablespoons of vinegar per liter of water. In the resulting solution it is necessary Allow the painted product to set for a few minutes result. Then rinse several times.

Machine method

• When painting in a machine Powder dye is more suitable. His diluted with boiling water and poured directly into the drum.
• Next put down the trousers. It is recommended to install "Boiling" mode.
• While the product is going through the dyeing stages, prepare a solution with vinegar. It needs let the painted material stand for at least 15 minutes.
• After rinse with water.

These steps will help restore your trousers’ rich color and well-groomed appearance.

Useful tips

For competent and complete coloring, you must follow several recommendations.

1. For high-quality coloring it is recommended use a dye suitable for the fabric.
2. When painting in a washing machine, the mixture must be pour it into the drum, and not into the window for washing powder.
3. To get a darker blue hue, you can add a little black paint..
4. A solution of vinegar and salt is required when rinsing. It helps consolidate the result and prolong its quality.
5. Before dyeing, trousers must be washed and all stains removed.. When stained, they will reappear on the product.

Conclusion

Over time, your favorite product loses its rich colors and attractiveness. A few simple methods will help you dye your trousers and return them to a well-groomed and bright appearance.