Let's say your coat faded or you just got bored. Or maybe you just want to give your fur clothes a fantasy, unusual look? Or made fur? And you don’t want to go to the dry-cleaner in order to dye the fur? At home, try to do this by reading our tips.
DIY fur coloring
Usually, the fur is dyed in dark colors - black, brown or dark brown. Because then the fur defects will be less visible. In addition, this is the basic rule for coloring fur - you can only dye it in a darker color.
Don't worry - this procedure is no more complicated than
All fur dyeing operations are done only in special longboats stainless steel or plastic barrels. There are two main methods for dyeing fur:
- Dyeing with oxidative and acid dyes.
- Toning.
The first way is the most common. Firstly, it is cheaper, and secondly, the fur is dyed in this way at lower temperatures. Fur dyed with oxidation dyes has a greater sheen compared to fur dyed with acid.
Stores now have special sprays for coloring fur products. But you should know that such a method will inevitably stain everything that the fur touches. Below you will see a video where the craftswoman managed to work great with hair dye.
Important:
Before you dye the fur with your own hands, you need to check tannability of skins for welding temperature. The old skin may simply not withstand painting and fall apart during painting. The quality of fur dyeing largely depends on the ability of dyes to penetrate deep into the hair. The coloring solution does not penetrate well into the structure of greasy and dirty hair. To do this, you need to kill the skin.
Natural fur products will never go out of fashion. And all because they are not only warm and comfortable, but also expensive and stylish. A real fur coat or vest made of fox fur is an indicator of wealth and high taste. But what to do if the fur has deteriorated from old age, has become faded or dull. Or you accidentally stained the product, but you can’t get rid of the stain. In this case, you just need to recolor the fur and breathe new life into the clothes. And indeed, the painted fox looks new, as if you were pampering yourself with another expensive purchase.
We clean the fur before dyeing
In order for the paint to lie evenly, completely color the fur and not leave pale areas, the product must be cleaned. To do this, prepare a solution of the following ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons of salt;
- a tablespoon of ammonia;
- 2 tablespoons of baking soda;
- a tablespoon of powder;
- 2 liters of warm (not hot) water.
Mix all the ingredients and carefully apply the resulting mass to the fur. Sweep over the fur product with a brush. Make sure that not only the upper, but also the lower part of the fur is cleaned. After this, wipe the fur several times with a clean, damp cloth to wash off the soap composition from it. The skin on the back is called the mezra. If possible, it does not need to be wetted, otherwise it may shrink.
Dry the fur in natural conditions - no hair dryer and heater. Do not leave the fur product in direct sunlight. It is better to hang a fur coat or collar on a hanger and leave it in a well-ventilated place.
As you know, fur can be dyed in special workshops. But the price of such a service is quite high, besides, you will get an unexpected result. If you dye fox fur at home, you can independently control the process and, if necessary, influence it. So, how to transform a fur product?
- First you need to choose a paint. In hardware stores you can find special paint for fur. It is designed for a similar structure of wool and fits perfectly on the villi. If you have not found such a paint, you can use ordinary hair dye. Here you see a wide palette - from black to reddish chestnut. It is important to consider that you need to dye the fur in darker colors (relative to the native shade). Keep in mind that red fur will turn rusty or red over time, and black will take on a dirty brown hue.
- Dilute the paint according to the instructions. To do this, carefully observe all proportions and water temperature. Put on gloves and a respirator - inhaling paint fumes is quite harmful.
- Lubricate the mezdra with a fat baby cream, glycerin or petroleum jelly. This will protect the skin from drying out and also prevent it from getting too wet.
- You can paint a fur coat both in a dry and wet state. Therefore, painting usually follows the cleaning of the product - wet pile helps the paint lay down more softly. Take an ordinary brush with which hairdressers paint strands and apply paint to the fur. This must be done quickly, but carefully. Paint over all areas so that there are no light tufts left.
- To give the fur a special flavor, you can paint the product with several colors using a stencil. To do this, take a thick piece of cardboard and cut small asymmetrical holes on it. Attach the resulting stencil to the fur and paint the fur in certain areas with brown. The next step is to paint the center of the brown spots black. So you get a bright leopard color.
- Fur can be dyed not completely, but only its ends. So you get a rich and rich shade. Most often, the ends of the villi are made lighter.
- A great way to freshen up a product is to paint the ends of the fibers with a special paint for suede, which is sold in the form of an aerosol. Keep the can at a sufficiently large distance, move evenly. It is much easier and faster than classic fur dyeing.
- After that, leave the fur for the time indicated on the paint package. Usually 30 minutes is enough to get the desired shade.
- Rinse the fur product thoroughly so that no paint remains on it.
- In a couple of liters of cool water, dilute five tablespoons of vinegar. Rinse the product in this solution. Vinegar will help maintain softness and shine, as well as set the color. After that, blot the fur with a dry towel.
- So that the arctic fox does not shrink during drying, the core must be stretched. To do this, hook the edges of the product with clothespins and stretch it on the table. So you will not allow deformation.
You need to dry the fur in a ventilated room, you can on the balcony. In no case do not dry the fox under the sun, near the radiator or with a hair dryer. Comb the fur periodically to keep it from drying out randomly.
How to dye fox fur in a light shade
If the natural fox fur is already dark enough, and you do not want to dye it in a more saturated shade, it should first be discolored. This can be done with a special hair lightener or simple hydrogen peroxide.Dilute the lightening paint according to the instructions. If you are using hydrogen peroxide, dilute it 1:3 with water. Apply the prepared product on the fur and leave for 10-15 minutes. Keeping the clarifying composition for a long time is not recommended, otherwise the villi may become brittle. In this case, you run the risk of being left without fur at all. After that, rinse the fur and leave to dry. It is possible to dye the fur after clarification only after the product has completely dried. Do not lighten and dye the fur several times. Once will be enough, otherwise you can irrevocably spoil the structure of the villi.
Do not rush to give up a boring or damaged fur thing. Ingenuity, imagination and a competent approach will allow you to update your winter products. Shine and change without changing yourself!
Video: how to dye fur at home
In some cases, dyeing the fur is indispensable. You need to dye natural fur at home if you make something from it, if the fur of the fur coat burned out in the sun while wearing it, or if you no longer like the color of your fur product.
But how to dye the fur correctly so as not to spoil its appearance? Of course, the easiest way is to contact a specialized studio. But why, if everyone can dye or toned fur at home.
When deciding to dye natural fur yourself, remember that it must first be cleaned, as dirt prevents the dye from penetrating the structure of the pile.a
Important: before you start dyeing a fur coat, vest, fur collar or headdress, treat this item with an alkaline solution that you can prepare yourself. For this you will need:
- Water - liter
- Soda - 2 tsp
- Dishwashing liquid - 1 tsp
- Ammonia from a pharmacy - 1 tsp
Fur cleaning instructions:
- Prepare the solution by thoroughly mixing all the substances.
- Apply fat cream on the mezra. This is necessary in order to prevent it from drying out.
- Using a brush, apply the solution to the pile, evenly distributing it over the entire surface.
Rinse the fur under running clean water. - Lay the fur product in a horizontal position and leave to dry at room temperature.
How to dye natural fur with hair dye?
First of all, having decided to dye natural fur yourself, you should decide on the color in which you will dye it. General recommendations are to dye the fur product in darker colors. If, on the contrary, you want to dye it in a light color, then the fur must first be clarified with hydrogen peroxide.
You will need:
- Hair dye
- Rubber gloves
Instruction
- Before dyeing the fur of a fur coat, thoroughly soak it in water.
- Color the fur with hair dye.
- Spread the paint evenly on the surface of the fur
Soak the paint for as long as indicated in the instructions for the paint. - To wash off the dye, rinse the fur in warm water, to which you need to add a little table vinegar.
- Dry the product by straightening it and lay it out to dry in an upright position.
How to dry fur?
You need to dry the fur properly, otherwise you can irrevocably spoil its appearance.
Never dry your fur with a hair dryer, use a special steamer instead.
When drying the fur with a jet of steam, comb it with a fur brush, which can be bought at a pet store. You need to comb the fur against the growth of the pile.
To give the fur a natural shine, you can rinse it with hair balm or a solution that you can prepare at home. The use of these products will allow you to give the fur a natural shine and softness.
How to tint fur with a spray?
Usually, at home, the spray is used to tint the long tips of the fur. At the same time, the undercoat itself and the mezra remain intact.
It is necessary to spray the spray on the fur at a distance of 60-70 cm from its surface. Distribute the coloring matter slowly, smoothly moving the can from one side to the other.
As soon as the tips of the villi are dyed, comb the fur with a brush to prevent further gluing and remove excess moisture.
In addition to hair dye and spray, at home you can use tinting hair shampoo.
This instruction on how to dye fur at home is for guidance only. It is also recommended to watch a video demonstrating the whole process.
How to dye faux fur
Having decided to dye a faux fur product, decide what color you want to dye it. Perhaps it just needs to be updated, giving it freshness.
You can color faux fur with hair dye. If you need to update the color, use permanent hair dye. If you just want to freshen up the color, use a tinted hair shampoo or spray.
Before dyeing, it is recommended to clean the faux fur from traces of grease and dirt, which most often arise from contact with the skin. If the fur is not pre-cleaned, the dye may be unevenly distributed.
To clean faux fur at home, it is enough to use an ordinary soapy solution, which can be applied with a sponge.
When you start painting, make sure that the color you choose will fit well. To do this, apply paint to the pile from the wrong side of the product. If you are satisfied with the result, feel free to start painting the fur.
Important: prepare the faux fur product by laying it flat on the surface and pulling it along the edges, otherwise the fur will be stained with shreds.
When dyeing artificial fur, strictly follow the instructions for hair dye.
After the time specified in the instructions comes out, wash off the paint. What's more, you can hand wash the product without using powder or shampoo. Just do it without fanaticism!
While still wet, faux fur should be combed and allowed to dry, and after it is completely dry, it should be combed again.
A chic fur coat made of natural fur is a must have in every woman's wardrobe. But after 5-8 years of wear, such clothes usually lose their appearance - the paint from the fur begins to wipe off. And as a result, an expensive fur coat begins to look bald. But a couple of bald spots is not a reason to run to the store and lay out a salary for a new “skin”. It is enough just to learn how to dye a fur coat at home. It is quite simple if you remember all the nuances.
How to dye a fur coat at home?
Fur coat treatment before dyeing
Undoubtedly, it will be much easier to take it to a dry cleaner or to specialists. Then the fur coat will definitely not deteriorate under any circumstances. However, you can do it yourself, but at your own peril and risk. When painting or changing the color of this kind of clothing, many factors should be taken into account - the age of the fur coat, the density of the seams, the possibility of the skin drying out. Can you dye a mink coat? Answer: of course. But first it has to be processed.
For this you will need:
· glycerin;
· ammonia;
a special product for washing fur products;
It is necessary to carefully coat the inside of the skins themselves (and not the lining) with glycerin. This is necessary so that they do not dry out after getting wet.
And the fur itself should be treated from dirt with an alkaline solution, which consists of three teaspoons of salt, one teaspoon of ammonia and a similar amount of detergent. All this must be poured into one liter of warm water and add a pinch of soda. Then mix thoroughly.
All this must be applied to a fur coat, laid out on the floor without folds, from the front side, carefully brushing the fur with a brush. This procedure will clean it of dirt, due to which the paint may lie unevenly. After that, the fur should dry on its own.
How to dye a fur coat yourself?
Now you can paint.
1. To solve the question of how to dye the fur, you will need several packages of high-quality hair dye (depending on size and density) and a large ceramic bowl.
Happy owners of fur things know that they fade over time. To restore the color, it is not necessary to seek help from professionals - this can be done at home. Knowing how to dye fur, you will give the product a second life at minimal cost.
Training
Before proceeding directly to painting, the fur must be prepared. Thoroughly clean it of dust and dirt so that the paint fits well. For these purposes, you can use an alkaline solution.
Per liter of water you need to take the following components:
Mix all the ingredients to get a homogeneous mass. Easy to apply with a brush. Be sure to rinse off. You can use another composition: combine water, vinegar, alcohol in equal proportions.
The wrong side, the core, also needs to be processed. It is necessary to apply glycerin or a greasy cream on it.
This will prevent deformation of the skin. The fur needs to be attached with pins on a board so that the thing does not lose its shape during the dyeing and drying process.
If the mezra is poorly dyed, it will “shine”, creating the effect of rare villi. It can be tinted from the inside out. How to paint the mezdra of fur? You can use a special tool or apply hair dye, having previously tested it on an inconspicuous area.
Using hair dye
It is often used to color fox. It is quite dense, so it is better to buy two or three packs so that the color is saturated and uniform.
Before applying the composition to the entire surface, test it on a small piece.
You can see how it "behaves" when interacting with chemicals. Choose a paint one or two shades darker than the natural color - it will make its color more saturated.
If the thing turned yellow, it is better not to color it, but to lighten it. This can be done with hydrogen peroxide. Only after that it is necessary to apply the coloring composition of the corresponding shade.
How to apply paint?
Spray paint
Owners of things made of fox fur sometimes notice that the tips begin to turn yellow. To restore the original look, it is not necessary to paint the entire product, it is enough to use paint for suede from an aerosol can.
Can mink products be dyed?
Natural fur is always in fashion. But over time, stylish mink items lose their rich color and luster. How to dye fur at home? This is not difficult if you follow the basic rules.
Often, women dye their mink with regular hair dye. Before applying the composition, mink fur must be prepared in the same way as fox fur. To facilitate the procedure, you can use an aerosol or spray bottle. Spray the product at a distance of about 70 cm. Do not forget to comb the hairs with a brush or at least rub them with your hands. You can use a hair dryer to dry or let it dry naturally. Shine and softness will give hair balm applied to the surface. Be sure to rinse it thoroughly.
We paint faux fur
Products from it are very popular due to their attractive appearance and reasonable cost. But over time, faux fur needs painting.
- If you want to radically change the color of the product, choose a hair dye with a high degree of durability. In order to refresh the shade, a tinting shampoo is suitable.
- Pre-clean the product from dust and dirt with a swab dipped in shampoo. Apply the coloring composition to a small area to evaluate the result.
- In order for the entire surface to be well painted over, the product must be well stretched and fixed. Swipe the brush in the direction of the fibers, grabbing the fabric as well. Keep the staining time indicated in the instructions and rinse the fur thoroughly. Comb the wet villi with a brush and let the product dry.
If you know how to dye real or fake fur, your clothes will always look fresh and tidy.