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What type of dye do i need to dye a white leather purse black?

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What type of dye do i need to dye a white leather purse black?

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  1. There is a specially formulated dye for leather and you can find it in a large assortment of colors at most shoe repair shops.


  2. Leather dye is a wonderful alternative to paint, especially if you need to color large surface areas. The steps below will tell you how to go about dyeing leather the correct way.

    Choose a leather dye appropriate to your piece of leather. Vegetable-tanned leather takes dye very well, and many leather dyes can be used only with it.

    Step2Choose a leather dye based on the dyed leather samples provided at the place of purchase. As with many dyes, the applied dye color can look radically different than it does when in the bottle.

    Step3Clean the surface of the leather. Mix a solution of 1 oz. leather bleach to 1 pint water and apply the cleanser with a soft-bristle brush or wool dauber.

    Step4Dampen the leather with a spray bottle of water or a sponge. Spray or sponge evenly across the surface.

    Step5Apply the leather dye in long, even strokes across the surface of the leather. Make sure that the color remains even. Apply coats of dye until you achieve the desired shade.

    Step6Let the first coat of dye dry until the leather's surface no longer has a wet look to it. The average drying time between coats is 1 to 2 hours. The exact time will depend on the leather.

    Step7Flex the leather several times during the drying process. This will keep the leather's fibers loose and will help keep the leather from becoming too stiff.

    Step8Allow the leather to dry thoroughly, and then buff it with a clean, soft cloth to remove any excess dye and to give the leather a polished look.

    Step9Apply a coat of leather finish to the leather's surface. Finishes come in both spray cans and bottles. Spray evenly over the entire surface of leather or apply it from the bottle with a wool dauber.

  3. Black leather dye

    you can order it here

    http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/Dyes-...

    { I have no financial stake in the link above }

  4. spray paint

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