Tips to Dye your Leather Jacket

  • By chris

How to dye leatherDo you intend to dye your favorite leather jackets? If yes, then you must know ways to do it. Here is a guide to help you dye your leather jacket. The same leather jacket or coat that was your favorite some months ago might not be the same today. You might be thinking to buy a new jacket for that party. Unfortunately, budget might come as a hindrance when buying a new one. Dyeing your old coat is a wise and smart option here. So get ready for an exciting DIY dyeing project. Prior to buying dyes, look at the below-mentioned pointers: In fact, dyeing your leather jacket is a hassle free, simple and easy task.

  • It is important to clean your jacket prior to dyeing. In case of old jackets, make sure to clean quite a few times.
  • Similar to trying hair dye on your head to check its compatibility with your body, you should check the dye’s effect on you a tiny area of the coat. Now, apply the selected dye and allow it to dry for some time. After it dries out completely, wash it out by using paper towel. This will give a good hint of the result that you would get. Note that a single dye will not respond the same with other leather outfits. Thus, you ought to experiment a bit to reach to an apt dye color for the jacket. Here, you may take suggestions from your relatives, friends, etc. In fact, many online podiums allow you to discuss such things. So try visiting such forums for experienced and expert advice.
  • Place the leather jacket on a suitable platform (a flat and clean table) probably. Make sure to ventilate the room in order to get rid of the moisture from your jacket completely. Make use of hand gloves, because it is difficult to remove dyes from your skin.
  • Take a brush or sponge to rub the applied dye on your leather coat. Now start applying the dye to either side of your jacket, let it dry for some hours, and do the similar thing for the other side too. Here, ensure to move the brush gently to color your jacket aptly. After several hours of drying, get rid of the excess dye using a paper towel. Allow the jacket to dry for some more time for getting a perfect finish.
So now that you are aware of the ways to dye your leather jacket, it is your time to go for it.

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