How to paint a leather bag?

Each of us has favorite clothes in wardrobe that are worn for more than one season, for example, a bag. Unfortunately, over time its quality does not improve - on the surface there are scrapes, the thing loses its former color and some other characteristics. Of course, you can give it up for restoration to a specialist or just buy a new one. But why, if you can return the original look of the bag without leaving home? This is an excellent option, which does not require much time and money.

If you want to radically change the color of a thing, for example, from black to white, it is very unlikely that it will be possible. However, to eliminate some of the damage, give the right shade and slightly refresh the look - it's a perfectly feasible mission. So how to paint a leather bag? Now we'll figure it out.

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Can I paint?

Many people think about whether it is possible to paint bags? Will not the spoiler completely ruin the thing? In fact, there is nothing terrible and forbidden in this. Dyes normally affect the skin, but you need to be careful when choosing them, because it's about the subject of the wardrobe, which is used for daily use.

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What is needed for this?

What does it take to paint a leather bag?

Paint

First of all, this is, of course, a special paint. And, not necessarily it will be one color - you can mix the colors with each other and get completely new colors and their shades. Thus, you do not just restore the bag, but you can also give it a new, interesting look.

Important! Do not try to save: do not do it yourself or buy cheaply anywhere in the subway - the risk is high that you buy a poor-quality product that can really spoil the thing.

Some try to use iodine, zelenok and even ink from pastes for pens for staining purposes. These substances are not entirely suitable:

• Firstly, in the rain, they most likely moult.
• Secondly, the coating after painting will be uneven.

The great advantage is that on sale you will find a huge range of dyes for leather bags. They are presented for every taste and color:

• The best of them are made on an oil and water basis.
• If you know how to paint a leather bag at home, but doubt that you can do it neatly, then pay attention to the funds in tubes. Unlike the same cans, with their help you can paint the entire surface without affecting the accessories.

Important! It is best to give preference only to well-known and proven manufacturers. You can read reviews about them on the Internet. Usually such brands provide for sale a huge palette of colors, among which every person is guaranteed to find what he was looking for.

Fixer

You can buy it in a specialized store, or you can cook at home. It's pretty simple. All you need is to mix a liter of water with a glass of ordinary vinegar and a spoon of table salt.

Thanks to this solution, the coloring will be fixed, as well as it is an excellent protection against sunburn.

Tools

In addition to the dye and fixer, you also need sponges, ethyl alcohol and a thick, soft cloth.

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Cleaning the surface of the

Do not forget to wear rubber gloves before painting the leather bag. They will help protect the skin of your hands from the effects of chemical elements. Next - thoroughly clean your bag of dirt, dust and stains:

• Do not forget about the pens and the decor. Pay special attention to joints and seams.
• Clean the surface in good faith. It is very important that before painting it is perfectly clean, because it is completely unknown what will happen to the stain and how it will behave after staining.

Important! Do not use too much water, and from soap and other detergents it is worth and completely refuse.

• For cleaning dust, a normal, dry cloth is suitable. Ethyl alcohol is also a terrific option for degreasing and a universal detergent. It is necessary to moisten a rag in it and walk around the entire bag. It is very important that the rag is slightly moist - squeeze out excess liquid.
• If the dirt is difficult to extract, then you can resort to using baby soap or ammonia, but you must immediately dry the bag. By the way, the same advice can be used to clean the light accessories.

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Staining process:

1. Add a small amount of dye to a sponge or a rag of dense material and in circular motions, gently treat the entire surface. It may be necessary to do the actions several times for seams and joints.
2. Apply the paint with light movements, do not try to rub it.
3. Leave the bag to dry at room temperature. This should in no case be sources such as a fireplace, a heater.
4. When you make sure that the thing is well dried, carefully polish it with a dry rag.
5. Next, treat the surface with a fixer. Do not use it in large quantities. Carefully squeeze the rag before applying.

Important! In addition to its main function - to fix the color, the finish means gives the bag a fresh and glossy appearance that was available for it when buying.

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Professional liquid paint in the

flak bottle As an option, you can use a special dye. If you still think how to paint a bag from the skin and update it, then for you it will be an excellent, effective method.

You will need:

• Deep enameled basin.
• Rubber gloves.
• Paint.

Dyeing technology

Next, proceed according to the instruction:

1. First of all, of course, carefully clean the thing of dust and dirt.
2. Dilute the paint in water in the proper proportion for you. It all depends on the size of the bag you want to paint.
3. Place the item in the pelvis with the solution. Periodically turn it over so that the coloring occurs evenly.

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Dry powder with coloring pigment

This is another option to achieve the desired result. This common preparation is prepared as follows:

1. Dilute the powder in warm water in the required ratio.
2. Strain the resulting liquid, pour it into one or two liters of water.
3. Put on a fire, bring to a boil.
4. Allow the solution to cool, after which it will be ready for use.

Important! To make all air out of the pores of the material, it is necessary to perform some manipulation. Put the bag in the water for several hours. It is very important that it is well soaked. All this is necessary for smooth coloring.

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Aerosol paint

This dye will help to paint the necessary thing without undue difficulties in the shortest possible time. This is - one of the fastest and most convenient methods. You can get an aerosol in almost any shoe store. At the same time, a large selection of colors is offered for the sale of goods. This method is best for things light colors. For example, if you are looking for an answer to a question, than to paint a white leather bag.

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Folk methods

You can also resort to folk methods, which most probably were used by our grandmothers as well. We present to your attention some simple ideas:

• It's a good idea to use egg whites, but you need to whip it up properly.
• If the bag is made of light skin, then a good option is to use diluted lemon juice.
• Dark model can be rubbed with strong tea or coffee, leaving for a while a remedy on the material.

Important! A solution of glycerin, water and a small amount of soap shade will not change, but here's the gloss and the effect of novelty to the material will add.

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Additional recommendations:

• If vinegar as a fixer does not suit you because of its specific odor, you can purchase a special acrylic fixer. Of course, the smell will be less pungent, but still there will be. Find this tool you can in any store of appropriate household chemicals.
• Spray the bag in a well-ventilated area or in the shade outdoors. In no case under the sources of open rays.
• A woolen cloth can be used instead of a sponge.
• It does not matter how good the paint is - the preliminary surface cleaning step is mandatory in any case.
• A hairdryer, fireplace, reviewer and other similar sources can not be used to speed up the drying process. Best if everything goes by itself - naturally.
• The thing will be irreparably damaged if you try to repaint it from one color to another. You can only return the shade that the thing had at the very beginning or change it to one of the closest tones of the same color.
• Try to keep the bag away from the washing machine. Do not hang in the closet, where the thing hangs, wet clothes. Then the process of staining will have to be done much less often.

Important! For a thing made of artificial material, it will be necessary to degrease the surface more than before painting a genuine leather bag.

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Care

After cleaning and painting the bag it is very important to know how to look after it. Correct and proper care reduces the number of necessary restoration procedures. And in this there is nothing complicated.

Basic rules of

Thanks to some simple actions, it is possible to equip the bag with properties that will protect it from external factors:

• Store bags best on shelves in the closet. You can not throw it anywhere, to prevent deformation, because someone can accidentally sit on it. In addition, the bag may become dirty.
• The skin should breathe well, so discard the storage of leather bags in plastic bags. You can put the bag in a tissue bag - this will be the best option.
• Leather products should be kept away from sunlight. Otherwise - they quickly burn out and lose their original color.
• You can not wash things often. The fact is that the natural leather will wear out very quickly.
• If the item is dusty, do not wash it with soap and repaint it. It's enough just to use a dry rag.

Improving the properties of the material

If you purchased a bag in order to wear it in the cold seasons, then most likely at this time it will rain or snow. To protect the surface of your thing from rain, you need to make it waterproof.

Silicone and acrylic polymer spray not only keeps the shine of things well, but also perfectly suited for these purposes:

• Soak up a thing before going out.
• Repeat the procedure once every few weeks.

Important! Thanks to this, the bag will not only become water repellent, it will still be protected from dust and dirt. And if there are spots on the surface, it will be much easier to remove them.

Castor oil

Sometimes it happens that the thing "zadubyvaet", the shape of the bag is deformed. What to do in this situation? Castor oil is an amazing tool that can help in this. You need to moisten them with a cotton pad and walk around the entire surface. Dry the thing and repeat the procedure two or three times.

Important! You do not have to remove the remaining oil, because it is perfectly absorbed, besides, it is completely odorless.

That's all. As you could see, it is not necessary to throw out the bag if it has lost its original shade, and cracks appeared on the surface. All this is solved. Follow the tips, recommendations and techniques above, and your things will always look amazing. And with them - and you!