A bag is an indispensable part of every woman's wardrobe. Depending on its size, color and what material it is made of, the bag can perform various functions and tasks. High-quality and durable bags are made from genuine leather, however, over time they can fade and lose color in places of constant contact with the clothes or body of their owner. Let's find out if we can fix this problem ourselves.
What can you use to dye a leather bag?
If you find faded spots on your favorite genuine leather clutch, you shouldn’t throw it away. Perhaps the situation can be saved.
Important! You should not use products such as brilliant green, iodine, felt-tip pens or ink from ballpoint or gel pens to restore leather products. Trying to correct the situation in this way, you can only achieve final damage to the thing.
Most often, for painting bags and other products made of genuine leather, they use:
- Liquid paint.It is advisable to purchase paints from well-known manufacturers, which are much more expensive than analogues of unknown production. Oil-based and water-based dyes are considered the best.
- Dry powder. Powder with coloring pigment allows you to update the color of any skin type. Dyeing is carried out by placing the product in a solution prepared from dyeing powder.
- Aerosols. Spraying paint from an aerosol is considered the easiest and most convenient way to update the color of leather products.
- Folk methods. In extreme cases, you can try to dye light leather items with lemon juice diluted in water. Dark skin can be stained by a solution of strong tea and natural coffee.
How to paint a leather bag with your own hands: step-by-step instructions
For home dyeing of leather bags, liquid paint is most often used. To work you will need:
- deep enamel container;
- dye;
- gloves to protect the skin on your hands.
Important! Before starting work, you must carefully read the instructions for the paint. Painting is carried out in a well-ventilated area away from sources of open fire and electrical heating devices. The paint should be kept away from children and animals.
The dyeing technology consists of diluting the dye in water and placing it in a prepared bag concentrate. It is important not to forget to turn it over so that all the parts are painted evenly.
Advice! If individual parts need restoration, a piece of woolen fabric is soaked in the concentrate and treated. The paint should be applied with light patting movements, without rubbing or pressing it into the skin. After applying the dye, the product must dry completely. You cannot use heat from a hair dryer or radiator to dry natural leather.After the painted surface has dried, it is recommended to polish it with a dry cloth.
Tips and tricks for painting a genuine leather bag
In order for the dyeing process to give the desired results, the leather product must be thoroughly cleaned of dirt before starting work. To do this, wipe the bag with special napkins or a cloth soaked in soapy water. Ammonia is also used as a cleaner for stubborn stains. Particular attention should be paid to handles and individual decorative elements, where a lot of dust most often accumulates.
After painting is completed, the surface must be treated with a fixative (most often it comes with the paint). It is applied over the entire surface using a dry cloth or foam sponge. If there was no fixer included with the paint, table vinegar or a fixer for acrylic paints can replace it.
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