Fur products have always been distinguished by their invulnerability to the effects of high temperature differences and other environmental factors, however, sooner or later, the fur on them can fade, lose their former luster, become stained or simply shed. However, the loss of color of a fur coat is not a sentence at all, and its former brightness can be restored without resorting to specialists. And today we will look at how to color natural fur (using mink and arctic fox as an example) and artificial fur in the most effective ways.
We paint products from fox fur
In case of very severe contamination or discoloration, it is necessary to treat its surface with some alkaline solution. Coloring elements do not fit well into the structure of oily or dirty hair. Therefore, to achieve a perfect result, you need to make the appropriate solution. The cleaning agent is prepared as follows:
- For 1 liter of water, 2 teaspoons of salt are added.
- 1 teaspoon of ammonia and the same amount of detergent.
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
The resulting substance should be applied to the fur with a brush. Such a product is dried naturally.
When processing the inside of a fur coat, it should be pre-treated with glycerin or a fat cream. This is done in order to prevent its drying out.
Which color is better to choose?
The answer to this question is ambiguous. In any case, the final choice is yours. However, experts recommend painting the Arctic fox in dark colors. If you want to repaint the fur coat in a lighter shade, pre-treat it with hydrogen peroxide.
Before dyeing the fur at home, you need to thoroughly moisten the fur coat in water. The usual hair dye is applied to the surface of the fur. Do not hesitate to apply this substance. Do not forget about safety measures - use rubber medical gloves when working. They can be purchased in almost any pharmacy individually or in a package of 100 pcs. When applying paint to the fur, smooth the fur coat by hand - so the substance spreads more evenly over the surface. After this, it is necessary to withstand the product for several minutes (as indicated on the instructions with the paint). Next, rinse the fur in warm water. It is best to add vinegar. Now you can proceed to drying. To prevent fur from “sitting down”, gently stretch it. Pin it with pins if necessary.
How to dye mink fur?
The mink fur is very close in structure and appearance to human hair, therefore it is worth dyeing it only with an aerosol or spray gun at a distance of at least 50 and not more than 80 centimeters from the surface. In order for the paint to be well absorbed into the material, you need to carefully comb it after each application of a new layer. Using a comb, the paint is more evenly distributed on the surface of a fur coat and other fur products, as a result of which they will look fresh and attractive. As we noted earlier, the mink is very similar in structure to human hair. Because of this, it is necessary to select such a paint to it that would not harm its qualities. It is best to use material that has been tested on its own curls, that is, ordinary hair dye. This is sold in almost every supermarket and market. The assortment and variety of colors will satisfy even the most capricious fashionista, so choose the appropriate option, and then boldly paint on the fur coat.
Drying
As for drying, such reconditioned products can be treated with a regular home hairdryer. In this case, you should periodically comb the fur so that it does not fall off later on. In order to give the coat a shine, use a hair balm. It will soften fur well and make its color more saturated.
How to dye faux fur?
First of all, you need to decide what color you will paint this fur. Although in general, the principle of work does not differ from whether you repaint the coat radically or only partially treat its surface. The difference is only in time.
How to dye artificial fur? As with natural, hair dye is the best choice. If you want to make the color of your fur coat dark or light (that is, one that is very different in shade from the true one), use persistent options. If you are going to process the fur only partially, an ordinary tinting shampoo is quite suitable for such purposes.
So, you bought the right paint. What to do next? Before dyeing the fur at home, thoroughly degrease the surface of the fur coat and remove all impurities from it. To do this, use a cotton swab previously moistened with a detergent or shampoo. And one more thing - before staining it is better to check the color of the paint on any piece of paper in advance. Sometimes it happens that the bottle does not match the specified shade. Or you just won’t like it. Then you will have the opportunity to change it, and the fur coat in the meantime will not suffer from double "torture".
How to dye fur at home? When applying the material to the fibers, make sure that the fur is evenly placed on the surface. To avoid unpainted areas, use a comb (just like with natural products). The material itself is applied with a brush in the direction of the fibers. Thus, the paint will capture not only the upper part of the fur coat, but also its fabric base.
Wait a few minutes until all the pigment has been absorbed. The exact time for each paint is different, so always follow the instructions for application. After the paint is well absorbed into the fur, rinse it with water, if necessary, treat with shampoo. If the fur coat lends itself well to washing, you can put it in the washing machine. After that, comb the fibers with a comb and let the product dry. After drying, comb again. If the fabric base of the fur coat cannot be washed, remove paint residues from it with pieces of a cotton swab dipped in warm water.
Conclusion
So, we found out how to dye the fur at home, as well as what means you need to have available.