Fur coats are often exposed to bright sunlight and precipitation, and therefore even the highest quality and most expensive fur coat does not look so neat after a while. You can update your fur coat by painting it. This is not so difficult, because fur is similar in structure to human hair.
What is needed for work
Only heavily damaged items require full painting. If small faded spots appear here and there on the fur coat, you can do spot painting using an aerosol spray.
two ways to dye a fur coat :
- Apply oxidative paint to the fur;
- Spray spray paint on the fur item.
In order for dyeing a mink coat to meet your expectations, you must adhere to the following dyeing rules
- It is necessary to choose a paint that is several tones darker than the mink product.
- During dyeing, you must ensure that no water gets on the skin of your fur coat.
- It is strictly prohibited to paint new items.
- Small faded areas on a dark fur coat can be perfectly covered with an aerosol for suede products.
- A 9% vinegar solution diluted in water will perfectly fix the color.
- To clean the pile from dirt, you need to use a sponge and dishwashing detergent.
Custom dyeing of skins
WE DO NOT DYE FUR COATS, COLLARS, HATS, CUFFS!
We dye mink in skins or other types of fur skins to order in a short time (from 7-10 days) to create your unique product!
Raw materials for dyeing are available.
MINIMUM QUANTITY OF FUR PELS FOR DYING MINK:
1. Male (larger in size) - from 20 units
2. Female (smaller) - from 30 units
FOX: from 10 units
RABBIT: from 5 plates size 120*60
RACCOON: from 15 skins (Raccoon dog - feathery Finnish, Russian or Chinese raccoon)
Arctic fox: from 10 skins
CHINCHILLA: from 20 skins
We dye other types of semi-finished fur products by agreement with the technologist
Check the cost of raw materials for dyeing by calling: 8 (495) 645-08-98
Production engineer phone number
Types of paints
You can paint a mink coat with almost any paint. All that remains is to choose the one that suits you.
This could be: hair dye, aerosol and even hydrogen peroxide. Let's take a closer look at each of them.
Hair dye
The main, simplest and most popular means of coloring is the most common hair dye. To purchase such a product, you do not need to spend a lot of effort; it can easily be found in the nearest corner store.
The main thing when dyeing a fur coat is to ensure that no water gets on the skin of the fur coat.
An excellent water-repellent agent is ordinary glycerin or petroleum jelly. You just need to lubricate the base of the mink coat with it, and you can be sure that the fur will not deteriorate.
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Aerosol paint
This product is perfect for heavily faded products. An aerosol will help in case of spot use; to completely dye a fur coat, it is better to use other means.
It is necessary to spray the dye at a short distance from the product, and then walk over it with a soft brush so that the color is well absorbed into the fur.
Afterwards, it is enough to dry the fur coat and comb it with an ordinary comb to give it a more marketable appearance. There is no need to rinse the fur trap.
Peroxide or ammonia
If a light fur coat is no longer pleasing with its whiteness, you can bleach it with ammonia and ammonia. These products can be purchased at any pharmacy. In order to bleach fur, you need to wipe it with a cotton swab dipped in this solution. If you are not completely satisfied with the color at the end, you can repeat the coloring after a few days.
Balm or shampoo
Ordinary hair products will do an excellent job of coloring or tinting a fur coat, giving it an interesting shade. Such products are gentle on fur, unlike ordinary hair dye, due to the fact that they do not contain ammonia.
It is necessary to apply a tint balm or shampoo to the fur product and leave it for about half an hour. After this, carefully rinse the fur coat.
Hair dye
Aerosol paint for fabric
Hydrogen peroxide and ammonia
Tinted hair balm
Sequence of painting in the workshop
Before processing, the specialist examines the fur coat for the condition of the fur, skin, and the strength of the seams. The owner chooses the future color of the product. Experts do not advise choosing bright, unnatural colors: red, blue and the like. These dyes contain toxic substances that can ruin fur and skin.
To restore the color of products, several dyeing methods are used:
- namazny;
- dipping;
- combined.
Experts will advise which method is best to choose. To get a quality product, it is better to use deep coloring rather than tinting.
Well-dyed fur remains soft, the skin does not lose elasticity, and the color is distributed evenly. After painting, the mink coat is completely renewed and its wear life increases.
Coloring stages
In order to dye a fur coat with high quality, it is necessary to go through all the stages of dyeing.
Preparing the product for painting
The main stage of preparing a product for dyeing is to remove all settled dust from the fibers of the fur coat.
Important! Only clean items should be dyed. The main thing is to cover the underside of the fur coat with Vaseline or ordinary baby cream before cleaning it.
So, to clean your fur coat from dirt, you need to :
- Combine water and any soapy product in one container. Use a washcloth to go through the fur and remove accumulated dirt.
- Using a solution of hydrogen peroxide and ordinary water. It is necessary to wipe the fur coat with a cloth soaked in the resulting solution.
- In a deep bowl, mix a little baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, a handful of salt and a little shampoo. Apply the resulting liquid mixture using a soft brush over the surface of the pile and rinse gently.
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All of the above work must be carried out wearing protective gloves. So that while wearing an updated fur coat, you don’t have to treat damaged skin on your hands.
All cleaning operations must be carried out carefully, allowing as little liquids and water as possible to get into the inside of the fur coat. If the skin is damaged, the entire fur bag will become unusable.
To make a newly dyed fur coat dry faster, you can lightly dry it with a hairdryer. The main thing is to turn on not hot, but cold air. After the product has dried, you need to carefully walk over it with a soft brush. The combed and washed fur coat is ready for dyeing.
Before dyeing, it is important to thoroughly clean your fur coat.
Coloring
Before dyeing a mink coat, to be sure of a positive result, you need to test the effect of the dye on a small piece of fur. Sometimes when purchasing a fur coat, one is included.
If you are satisfied with the end result, then you need to stock up on the following components: rubber or plastic gloves, as well as a convenient brush for applying paint (you can put aside any that was left over after regular hair coloring).
Before you dye a fur coat that is no longer new, you need to make sure the integrity and density of the inner layer . If in doubt, it is better to cancel the painting; during operation, the fur coat will simply fall apart.
Stages of fur dyeing:
- coat the skin of the fur coat with Vaseline or baby cream;
- apply any selected type of paint over the pile with a hair coloring brush;
- make sure that each section of the fur coat or fur collar is evenly covered with the prepared paint;
- to achieve the desired effect, wrap it in a large plastic bag;
- leave the product hanging on a wide hanger for about half an hour;
- After this, carefully rinse the fur product.
Painting can be done with spray paint at home
Lock color
In order for a mink coat dyed in the required color to really last a long time, and for the color to last longer than after the first rain or snow, it is necessary to carry out simple manipulations to fix the shade .
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will fix the color. To do this, mix 2 tablespoons of vinegar in a liter of water in a separate container. You can improve the condition of your fur coat using an ordinary balm after dyeing. It usually comes with hair dye. After applying the balm or vinegar solution, lightly blot the dyed coat with a dry towel.
Fixing the color of a dyed fur coat
Drying
To prevent the fur coat from quickly becoming unusable after dyeing, it must be dried . It is better to hang it on a wide hanger in a well-ventilated area or on the balcony. Or, if this is not possible, then you can dry it with a hairdryer with cold air. The main thing is not to expose the fur to hot air, otherwise you may end up with overdried fur, which means the product will be damaged.
How much does it cost to dye a mink coat?
The main topic of the article is the cost of the service. As mentioned earlier, the painting procedure cannot be called cheap. The cost consists of various factors, but be prepared to pay at least 10 thousand rubles . The price depends on the following criteria:
- Coloring method.
- Products used (chemicals, paints).
- Size (length) of the fur coat.
- Style.
- Paint color.
- The condition of the fur before painting.
Let's give an example of the price list of an average studio in Moscow. Long fur coat from 100 cm - 20 thousand , short fur coat up to 100 cm - 17.5 thousand , short fur coat up to 90 cm - 15 thousand , fur jacket - 13.5 thousand (all in rubles). At the same time, the mentioned prices do not include restoration, but it is required after painting in order to apply the “finishing touches”. Restoration will cost the owner of a fur coat 18-30 thousand rubles depending on the length, but due to the high cost, this process should in no case be neglected.
The cost of services is usually lower for craftsmen working at home or in little-known companies, but it is better to contact reputable workshops, because They have professional equipment and therefore use the best technologies.
Caring for dyed fur
If the product is dyed with ordinary hair dye, the fur coat will be resistant to high humidity. But it is better to wear a dyed fur coat in dry weather and avoid exposure to rain or snow. If it turns out that the pile is wet, then you need to dry it as quickly as possible with a hairdryer with cold air and go through it with a soft comb.
If dirt gets , it must be removed immediately after detection, do not wait for complete sedimentation in the villi. Regular wet wipes will do the job well. The damaged area must then be thoroughly dried.
In order for the fur coat to last a long time, it is better to store it in a special bag, protect it from the effects of moths, as well as from bright light.
After dyeing, careful care is important
About painting
Dyeing fur with hair dye at home is now widespread. The fur of mink, khanorika, kolinsky, marten, muskrat and other animals can be painted with durable household cream paints. Currently, there are a large number of different cream paints on the market, prices range from several hundred to tens of rubles.
To dye fur, it is advisable to choose a paint that is not expensive, light-resistant and resistant to the aquatic environment. It is very convenient to paint small skins, pieces and ready-made fur caps for hats with such paints. One or two packs are required for one skin, depending on the size of the fur and the fur. Paint consists of the contents of two tubes: a tube of paint and a tube of oxidizing agent (peroxide). After mixing the contents of two tubes in a separate container, the paint is applied as a spread and rubbed into the fur with a swab.
Preparation for the process
Before painting, the product must be prepared. How to clean fur:
- a teaspoon of dish soap;
- 2 teaspoons salt;
- 10 g soda;
- 5 g of ammonia;
- liter of water.
The components are made into a homogeneous liquid. Clothes are hung on hangers or placed on the table. Apply the cleanser with a brush and leave for a few minutes. Wash off with running water so that it does not get on the lower part.
What else is suitable for cleaning:
- mix water, vinegar, alcohol in equal proportions;
- distribute over product, rinse.
Afterwards the item is dried outside or in a ventilated room. Do not hang it next to a stove or radiator.
These methods are suitable for cleaning mink, rabbit, silver fox, arctic fox fur - any natural fur.
Cleaning is necessary to ensure even paint application. Dirt and dust will not allow this to happen.
The leather part of the clothing is treated with ordinary hand cream. It will not dry out or crack.
A little about secrets...
When making fur hats using the mold method, when sewing fur caps, sometimes it is necessary to insert light fur. After dyeing, pulling a fur cap over the block and drying, it turns out that light fur has a different color. In this case, you can tint the skin directly on the deck by removing the nails. High concentration paint is applied a second time to the unpainted area. After dyeing, the paint is washed off and the fur is quickly dried with an air stream.
As a result of prolonged wear and strong exposure to sunlight, mink fur becomes hard to the touch; such fur must be checked before cutting. A piece of such fur is dyed separately, after drying the fur is dyed disgustingly, the ends of the hair turn grey, the color is very bad. Sometimes, in a hurry, such fur appears on the finished cap, then you need to cut out this piece and replace it with a good one.
Often relying on the quality of the skin, it turns out that after dyeing the skin begins to tear. You can get out of this situation, pull the dried cap onto the finished block and glue the entire cap with pieces of spunbond using MOMENT 1 glue. When pulled onto the finished block, the skin will no longer tear.
When sewing a fur cap for a hat made by molding, you need to remember that the skins decrease in size after dyeing and drying, so the cap is cut out larger in the beat.
