It is known that fur products look beautiful and luxurious, they warm well in winter cold. Like any clothing, they lose their great appearance over time. If your favorite thing has faded or is simply bored, you can paint it at home without contacting specialists, thereby making something new and unique out of it.
How to dye arctic fox fur at home
The fur of the arctic fox lends itself well to dyeing. If you want to update your fox thing, you will need:
- hair dye;
- fat cream (can be replaced with glycerin);
- hair balm;
- rubber medical gloves;
- brush or old Toothbrush for applying the coloring composition;
- vinegar.
Your actions:
- Lubricate the skin with cream.
- Stretch the material over flat surface, secure it.
- Moisten the previously cleaned surface thoroughly with water.
- Put on gloves, quickly apply the dye composition, smoothing the nap with your hand.
- Wait for the period of time indicated in the staining instructions.
- Rinse the fluff under the tap warm water, rinse in a vinegar solution.
- Treat the thing with a balm diluted in water, rinse.
- Lubricate the flesh again with cream, gently stretch it, pin it, let it dry.
Dyeing a mink coat
The mink coat looks great and is durable. If the color of the product has faded, you can dye the mink fur. Before dyeing your mink fur at home, prepare:
- hair dye;
- spray;
- a comb with frequent teeth;
- shampoo;
- hair balm;
- fat cream (glycerin is possible).
Your actions:
- Clean the item from grease and dirt.
- Treat the flesh with a cream.
- Prepare the composition for coloring according to the instructions.
- Lightly dampen the surface with water using a spray bottle.
- Apply the dye to the pile with a spray gun from a distance of 50 cm.
- Even out the tone by combing the surface with a comb.
- Wait half an hour.
- Wash off the coloring composition warm water with shampoo.
- Rinse with balm diluted in water.
- Apply the cream to the flesh.
- Lay out the product, leave it to dry.
- Comb the villi in the desired direction.
Fur cleaning
Before dyeing the fur at home, you need to clean it. Particles of paint hardly penetrate the greasy, dirty pile. Before dyeing a fur coat or other fur item, you should clean the product with an alkaline solution. To do this, you will need:
- water - 1 l;
- salt - 2 tsp;
- ammonia - 1 tsp;
- detergent(dishwashing gel, washing powder) - 1 tsp;
- baking soda - 2 tsp
Your actions:
- Dissolve the components in water, stir well until smooth.
- Treat the flesh with a greasy cream (you can use glycerin) to keep it from drying out.
- Apply the solution evenly to the pile using a brush.
- Rinse off thoroughly under running water.
- Spread out the item, let it dry at room temperature.
Fur dyeing with hair dye
The pile of natural fur resembles human hair in structure. Therefore, hair dye is suitable for home dyeing. This drug can be purchased at any supermarket, store household chemicals... The choice of colors and shades is varied, and it will not be difficult for you to find the right tone. It is better to choose shades that are darker than the original color, for example, black. To give the thing a light shade, you need to discolor it by treating it with a solution of hydrogen peroxide. Dyeing fur with this tool is simple, reminiscent of the procedure for dyeing your own curls.
Spray for dyeing fur
Another product for home dyeing is a special spray. This medication is used to tint the long ends. The undercoat and flesh are not affected. The coloring matter is dispersed at a distance of 60-70 cm. The can should be moved slowly, measuredly for even distribution of the substance. The painted area must be combed immediately to remove excess product and prevent the villi from sticking together.
Video: is it possible to dye a mink coat
V recent times products from have gained immense popularity. In every home there are things made from this synthetic material... By appearance synthetic fur is not much different from natural products, but it allows you to significantly save your budget when buying a product.
Over time, any product, be it a fur coat, vest, bag or collar, loses its shine and attractiveness, becomes faded and worn out. So, you can paint it in a brighter saturated color. Knowing the rules of staining, any housewife will be able to carry out this procedure on her own at home.
Choice of paint
A dyed item can become a designer wardrobe item. It will take a lot of time and effort to restore a fur product, so you need to be patient and carefully follow all the dyeing rules. You should start with the choice of paint. It is important to know exactly what color you would like to achieve. If you only plan to slightly update the product, returning it to its lost attractiveness, then you need to choose shades close to the original color. It is quite possible and drastic change fur colors. In this case, it is important to remember that bright hues repainted in darker, and not vice versa.
For dyeing faux fur, regular hair dye is used. In order to achieve a stable result and not spoil the base fabric, it is imperative to use high-quality paint. If you just need to freshen up a product or accessory, you can use a tinted shampoo. The color of the fur will not change dramatically, but it will become brighter and more saturated.
Preparation of the product for staining
Before dyeing, it is recommended to thoroughly clean it from dust and grease so that the dye is distributed evenly over the entire surface of the material. Processing is carried out one day before staining.
Warm water is poured into a small container, shampoo or liquid soap is added, foamed and treated with a soft brush in the direction of the pile. Leftovers soap solution collected with a wet swab. If the product small size such as a hat or collar, it can be completely submerged in the lather and washed. Then the item is rinsed, gently wrung out through a towel and dried.
After the product is dry, it is necessary to test the paint for small area fur located on the seamy side. If the resulting shade is to your liking, you can start coloring the entire product.
How to properly dye faux fur
Faux fur toning When staining, the main thing is to achieve uniform application paints for each section of the product. To get a good result, the fur should be stretched and fastened with clothespins on a board, table, chair.
The paint is diluted according to the manufacturer's instructions, and a small clothing brush can be used to apply the mixture to the fabric. The fur should be dyed in the direction of the pile, lightly pressing on the brush to paint over the fabric base.
Having distributed the coloring composition evenly over the surface of the material, it is necessary to leave the product for the time indicated in the instructions so that the paint is well absorbed and fixed on the villi. Then the fur is gently washed with water, and where necessary, the remaining dye is removed with a damp swab. Do not rub the fibers against each other too much, so as not to damage the structure.
Immediately after dyeing, the still damp fur should be combed with a thin comb with rounded ends, and then leave the product to dry completely. Dry fur should be combed again, giving the pile the desired direction.
Important to remember
The product must remain in the stretched position until it dries completely, otherwise the dimensions of the treated surface may change significantly. Moreover, the thing can both shrink and stretch, as a result of which it will be simply spoiled.
It is not always possible to get the desired shade on the first try. The quality of the result obtained depends on the presence of a certain experience in dyeing and the degree of deterioration of the product. If there is a need to correct any defects, the procedure can be repeated at least 7-10 days later.
With a little attention and patience, you can get a bright, fashionable, attractive product from an old worn fur thing at home and significantly save your budget.
Is there a fur thing in your wardrobe that has long gone out of fashion? Throwing away clothes made of natural fur is a pity, so you can breathe a second wind into it. To do this, the product should be painted or restored to its original color.
There are several ways to dye fur at home. To do this, initially it is necessary to clean it from traces of dirt and grease. Cook from liquid soap and water foam and apply it to the surface of the skin. Try to keep moisture out of the skin. Rub a little in the direction of the fur's growth and rinse damp cloth... To dry, flatten the garment on a hard surface and secure the garment. It is necessary that the product is in a stretched state. After complete drying, you can start painting. Want to lighten the fur? In this case, use hydrogen peroxide. It is necessary to apply a 10% solution to the product using a spray. After that, keep the solution for 30-40 minutes. Wash off the peroxide with water. In no case do not throw wet fur, it must be dried in a stretched form on a hard surface, so it will not lose its shape. Remember, after lightening with peroxide, the mink becomes yellow, and the beaver becomes red. If you want to dye the skin in dark color, use hair dye. It is best if it is made on the basis of ammonia. On a dry and clean product, use a brush to apply cream paint of the selected shade. Soak the composition on your hair for 30 minutes. Rinse off under running water. Stretch the garment dry. It is recommended to dye outerwear made of natural fur in shades one tone darker than at the moment. Want to make faded fox fur look modern and beautiful? In this case, wash the gray skin with shampoo and dry it. To make the coat shine, rinse it with a vinegar solution. To make a mouthwash, dissolve a tablespoon of vinegar in a liter of water. After drying the product, lay it out on a flat surface and secure with clips. V cellophane bag make some holes in a checkerboard pattern. Place the bag over the fur and use a crochet hook to pull the strands through the holes. Shake a can of black suede paint and apply it to the coat. After drying, remove the cellophane and comb the product. The result is a streaked arctic fox. Now all down jackets are decorated with fur dyed in this way. After staining, rinse the fur well and cover it with a vinegar solution. You can apply hair balm to add shine to the product. Don't skimp on the purchase of paint. Buy products from well-known and trusted manufacturers. If you want to lighten the fur by a few tones, use a clarifier. Household chemical stores sell Blondoran and Supra compositions. They brighten hair perfectly. Do not overexpose the composition on your hair, as it can be damaged and become brittle. As a result, all the fur will fall out of the flesh.
Don't save money, take your fur to a dry cleaner or a tailor shop. These organizations know how to handle natural fur and suede.
Happy owners of fur items know that they fade over time. You don't have to seek professional help to get the color back - you can do it at home. Knowing how to dye fur, you minimal cost Give the product a second life.
Preparation
Before proceeding directly to painting, the fur must be prepared. Thoroughly clean it from dust and dirt so that the paint lies well. For this purpose, you can use an alkaline solution.
For a liter of water, you need to take the following components:
- about 15 grams of salt;
- two teaspoons of baking soda;
- 7 ml of detergent;
- 5 grams of ammonia.
Stir all the ingredients to make a smooth paste. It is convenient to apply it with a brush. Be sure to rinse off the product. You can use another composition: combine water, vinegar, alcohol in equal proportions.
The seamy side, the flesh, also needs to be processed. It is necessary to apply glycerin or fat cream on it.
This will prevent deformation of the skin. The fur must be attached with pins on a board so that the thing does not lose its shape during the dyeing and drying process.
If the flesh is poorly dyed, it will "shine", creating the effect of rare villi. It can be tinted from the inside out. How to dye the skin of the fur? Can be used special tool or apply hair dye, having previously tested it on an inconspicuous area.
We use hair dye
It is often used to color the Arctic 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 will be able to see how he will "behave" when interacting with chemicals... Choose a paint one or two shades darker than the natural color - it will make its color richer.
If the thing has turned yellow, it is better not to paint 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 appropriate shade.
How to apply the paint?
Owners of stylish things often think about how to dye natural fur at home. It needs to be done quick movements, uniform. Leave the paint for the time indicated on the package.
After applying the paint, it must be rubbed over the surface so that there are no light spots left. This must be done carefully, without breaking the villi, gloves should be worn before that.
After the period indicated on the package has expired, it should be washed in warm water with vinegar. To make it soft and shiny, after drying, you can apply the balm that comes with the paint.
Rinse it thoroughly and dry the fur. After such manipulations, the thing will look like new.
Spray paint
Owners of things made of arctic fox fur sometimes notice that the tips begin to turn yellow. To return to its original appearance, it is not necessary to paint the entire product; it is enough to use suede paint from an aerosol can.
Match the color you want and spray at least 70 cm away from the product. To prevent the hairs from sticking together, the can must be constantly moved, and after spraying, immediately comb them with a special brush.
If you want to dye your arctic fox fur in a different color at home, regular hair dye will come in handy. To get the desired result, you need to follow the instructions. But it is worth remembering that the color will last no more than 8-9 months, and then it will gradually start to wash off. To return to its original appearance, the thing will have to be painted again.
Can mink products be dyed?
Natural fur is always in fashion. But over time, stylish mink clothes lose their rich color and shine. 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, the mink fur must be prepared in the same way as the fox fur. To facilitate the procedure, you can use an aerosol or spray bottle. Spray the product at a distance of about 70 cm. Remember to comb the hairs with a brush or at least rub them with your hands. For drying, you can use a hair dryer or let it dry naturally. The hair balm applied to the surface will give shine and softness. Be sure to wash it off thoroughly.
Painting faux fur
Products made from it are very popular due to their attractive appearance and reasonable cost. But over time, faux fur needs to be dyed.
Any fur product on any girl it looks very beautiful and expensive, and you can wear it for more than one year. However, such things have a huge drawback - after a long wear, the villi begin to fade, lose their original appearance. In this article, you will learn how to dye the fur of a polar fox at home, so that it will be pleasant for you to continue to flaunt in a warm, beautiful thing.
Preliminary preparation
Before you start painting a fur product, you need to prepare it, namely, get rid of all dust and dirt on the villi. Otherwise, after the painting procedure, unpleasant streaks and stains may form on the product, which will make it lose its former attractiveness even more.
So, for the procedure for cleaning a fur garment, it is necessary to prepare an alkaline solution. For a liter of water, the following proportion must be observed:
- 1 tsp dishwasher or laundry powder;
- 5 g of ammonia;
- 12 g table salt;
- 10 g of baking soda.
Important! If you do not have ammonia and soda at home, prepare a solution where other ingredients are needed in equal proportions:
- Alcohol.
- Vinegar.
The cleaning process is as follows:
- Mix all ingredients.
- Received liquid mixture apply to the entire area of the fur product using a brush.
- Rinse the product with clean water.
Important! To avoid drying out, lubricate inner side products with some greasy hand cream.
Moving on to painting
Although any fur is a delicate material, you can dye the fur of a polar fox at home, and even different ways... Now we will talk about them.
Universal way
Since animal fur is very similar in structure to human hair, it is better to use good paints for hair. This method suitable for dyeing polar fox fur, as well as for mink and rabbit fur.
Important! Do not forget to pay attention to the structure of the villi. For example, mink and arctic fox fur have stiffer hairs, which cannot be said about rabbit or silver fox. For this reason, two packs of colorant may be required.
The first step is to make sure that you have selected the desired shade... For this reason, check the effectiveness of the substance on an inconspicuous area of clothing before dyeing the entire product. Farther:
- Apply paint using a brush.
- Spread the mixture over the surface with your own hands.
Important! For this, it is better to use gloves.
- Withstand the substance on the product for as long as it is written on the package.
- Rinse the item thoroughly with clean warm water.
- Leave it to dry.
Important! It is better not to use fans or hair dryers during drying - this will only harm the fluff.
- After the product is dry, it is necessary to place it in a solution of warm water with vinegar - this will help to fix the paint on the pile and prolong the wear period.
Important! To add extra shine to your mink, rabbit or arctic fox fur, you can use a hair balm. To do this, apply a solution of water and balm to the fur, let it sit for a few minutes and rinse it off.
It is better to dye fur at home with hair dye in natural, basic colors. Otherwise, the fur may not behave the way you want it to. For example:
- Mink fur from being dyed in light color may turn yellow and lose its dear appearance forever.
- And with the fur of a white rabbit - on the contrary, you can experiment, giving it different shades, however, it is strictly forbidden to highlight it.
Important! If you doubt your abilities and are afraid to carry out the dyeing procedure yourself, it is better to take the fur product to a special workshop, where professionals will undertake this procedure.
We paint the mink
A mink fur coat is distinguished by its expensive look and durability to wear. In order to dye mink fur at home, you need to stock up on the following materials:
- Color-matched hair dye.
- Spray.
- Comb with frequent teeth.
- Shampoo and hair balm.
- Fatty cream.
To paint mink coat or a header, you must follow the given algorithm:
- Pre-clean the thing from fatty deposits and dust.
- Treat the flesh with a greasy hand cream.
- Prepare hair dye according to the instructions on the package.
- Moisten the fur surface slightly using the prepared spray bottle.
- Now you can proceed to the main procedure - start dyeing your mink coat at home. To do this, you need to apply the dye using the same spray bottle. The distance should be approximately 55 cm.
- Even out the tone by going over the surface with a comb.
- Wash off the paint with warm water and shampoo, rinse the product with a solution of water and hair balm.
- Apply cream or glycerin to the skin again.
- Spread the product on a flat surface, wait for it to dry.
- Comb the pile in the direction of its growth.
We paint a fox fur coat
The arctic fox coat lends itself best to artificial coloring. In order to paint it in the desired color, you must prepare the following materials:
- Hair dye that matches the shade of the fur.
- Glycerin or fatty cream.
- Balm.
- Gloves.
- Brush for applying paint.
- Vinegar.
To carry out artificial coloring of fur at home, you must follow the given algorithm:
- Lubricate the flesh with a fat cream or glycerin.
- Stretch the material on a flat horizontal surface.
- Put on protective gloves and start applying the coloring composition, simultaneously smoothing the villi with your hand.
- Wait for the time indicated on the paint package.
- Rinse the product in warm water.
- Rinse it in a vinegar solution.
- Treat a fur coat or hat with a balm diluted in water, rinse off the solution after a couple of minutes.
- Lubricate the flesh with a fat cream again, stretch it and let it dry on its own.