To change the color of a faux fur item, you need to submerge it in a dye bath.Make sure you choose a dye that is formulated for synthetic fibers.If you want your faux fur item to be the only thing that gets dyed, take care to protect yourself and your workspace.You can transform a piece of faux fur in a matter of hours with the help of this simple project.
Step 1: Purchase dye for dyeing synthetic fibers
Depending on the fabric you are coloring, many companies make different kinds of dye.Synthetic fabrics require a dye formulated for them.patchy coloring may be caused by regular dye not absorbing into the synthetic fibers.Synthetic dye can be found in craft and fabric stores.
Step 2: Protect your workspace.
You can easily stain your home with dyes.If you want to avoid this, lay plastic or newspaper over your workspace.Keep paper towels handy to clean up drips or spills, and wear old clothes or rubber gloves to protect your hands.
Step 3: The hot water and recommended amount of dye should be put in the bucket.
Pick a basin large enough for the faux fur to fit in.Read the directions on the package to find out how much dye to use.You can use the hottest water from your faucet.To combine the dye and water, use a spoon, rod, or instrument.The dye may stain in a porcelain sink or tub.It's better to use plastic or steel.
Step 4: Salt can be added to the basin to help the fur absorb the dye.
You only need a small amount of any kind of salt.When it has dissolved completely, put it in the dye bath.
Step 5: The faux fur should be soaked in hot water for an hour.
You need to wet the fur before dyeing it to help absorb the dye.Submerge it in a tub, sink, bucket, or basin full of the hottest water available from your faucet for one hour to ensure all the fibers are thoroughly soaked.Remove the fur and wring out the excess water.
Step 6: The fur should be immersed in the bath.
The faux fur should be placed in the basin or bucket filled with water and dye.The fur should be completely submerged in the dye bath.
Step 7: Stirring occasionally, allow it to soak for up to 3 hours.
To make sure the fabric absorbs the color, stir the dye bath and flip the fur over every 15 to 30 minutes.Check the color of the fur when you flip it.You should allow it to soak until it is a shade or two darker than you want, because the color will fade a bit when dried.
Step 8: The fur needs to be removed from the bath.
It's important to keep your rubber gloves on to protect your skin.Take the fur out of the dye bath and hold it over the bucket or basin for a few minutes to allow for dripping.You can use the hose to rinse the fur if you move it outside.
Step 9: The water should run clear after the fur is washed.
If you want to remove excess dye from the fur, rinse it under cool water.The excess water should be ringed out.
Step 10: The fur should be allowed to air dry.
Hang the fur up to dry on a clothesline or over a shower rod.If it is drying indoors, place plastic sheeting or newspaper underneath it.
Step 11: You should clean your workspace.
It is important to wash your basin as soon as possible.To scrub the bucket and stir stick, use mild dish soap and a sponge or rag that you don't mind throwing away.
Step 12: There is a clothes dryer.
Transfer the fur to the clothes dryer after it has dried.Even though the dye shouldn't transfer to other items if it was washed thoroughly, make sure no other clothing items are in the dryer.You can run the dryer through one complete cycle with a medium heat setting.The heat will set the dye and prevent it from rubbing off.The care tag should be read before the fabric is put in the dryer.