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How to Dye Fur

ChristinaJ | Jan 22, 2010 |

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Animal skins, which are also called pelts, are commonly used in clothing and fashion design. They are constructed of a variety of animal fur and have a wide variety of price ranges. In recent years, colored animal fur has become a very popular fashion item. Colored fur ranges from purple fur, orange fur, green fur and almost any other color imaginable. To dye fur, requires the use of the correct type of dye so that the fibers of the fur are completely penetrated. This procedure is only recommended to dye fur items that are cheap and should not be used to dye fur on full length fur coats or high quality furs.

1. Wear old clothes to prevent damage from dye splashes. In addition, wearing gloves is recommended to avoid the staining of the hands by the dye.

2. Clean the fur thoroughly with 2 teaspoons of liquid laundry detergent and a sponge. Work the detergent into the fur gently with the sponge until it suds. Rinse the skin with plain water and set aside.

3. Pour warm water into a large stock pot until it is 3/4 full. The amount of water is not important, as long as there is plenty of room for the fur piece to float in it freely.

4. Pour several tablespoons of salt into the warm water.

5. Pour one cup of white vinegar into the water.

6. Stir the solution well with a long-handled spoon to dissolve salt and mix the vinegar.

7. Place the damp fur piece into the pot and allow it to sit for 10 minutes. Remove the fur from the pot.

8. Pour the amount of acid dye into the pot in the ratio recommended on the product packaging. Stir well with the spoon to dissolve the dye.

9. Place the fur into the pot of dye and use the spoon to stir it around for 10 minutes.

10. Place the pot on top of a stove burner and turn the burner to medium high. Allow the solution to heat up until hot to the touch. Do not allow the solution to boil.

11. Remove the pot from the heat and allow it to stand for 10 minutes.

12. Stir the pot with the spoon and then place it back onto the stove burner. Bring the solution to a simmer for 20 minutes.

13. Turn off the burner and allow the solution to completely cool.

14. Remove the fur from the dye solution and rinse it well under running water.

15. Lay the fur in a flat location and allow the fur to air dry.

Items needed:

Old clothes

Gloves

Laundry detergent

Sponge

Water

Stainless steel stock pot