DIY - How to Dye a Leather Bag featuring Balenciaga Pompon

[@dahonmendoza2375]

I finished the project I did with my G21 Day bag, it was an amazing and exciting experienced seeing the transformation that happened. I did not video my project but the end result is amazing. I followed every single pointers in your list and I used the Fiebing's Balm to seal the dye. No dye transfer at all, I also put my apple leather conditioner to finish it all. The leather remains soft and supple! Thanks!

[@amandarichard5197]

THIS IS A LIFESAVER!!! I bought a Givenchy Nightengale sight unseen and when it arrived it was a destroyed by water damage. This process left me with a brand new (looking) Givenchy, I could'nt be happier!!!!

[@AuthenblissityMain]

ahhh i'm so glad it worked out well!! :)

[@mamikohh]

Amanda Richard kindly show the image of your bag please? I also have a givenchy nightingale and there arent vids/pic about the finished dye of the bag.

[@amandarichard5197]

I will! I'll post when I get home today.

[@amandarichard5197]

Givenchy Micro Nightingale Before & After following he process in this video: drive.google.com/open?id=0B1C373nbgveoYnhVWUM2cFZwQnM

[@chantel9129]

Amanda Richard Beautiful! I found this video as I am looking to dye a Fendi bag black. How has the dye been holding up? Do you experience any color transfer from the dye? You have done and amazing job.

[@StyleDomination]

I cannot get over this video! I can't believe how well the dye process turned out. Your bag looks brand new! Wow - thanks so much for sharing!

[@AuthenblissityMain]

+Style Domination thanks so much!! i was surprised by how well it turned out. :)

[@sandragalda]

Thank you and a question: How has this dye job held up after time passed? Has the dye worn off, faded, or transferred to clothing or skin? Thanks

[@matildegasparsilva6521]

also curious :)

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[@marciawelch1633]

Nice job when I’m dying bags I always use a lot news paper and cardboards for the base of the bag it just helps he structure so applying is easy

[@LeeBertgess]

I came here to find out I do NOT need a half gallon of dye, and you made the job look easy! THANK YOU!

[@natgordon2736]

Did this recently with a marc Jacobs bag and so far I like the results

[@togopreloved]

hi!! ive been thinking on dyeing my Balenciaga Velo. Hows the dye held up after years of dyeing it? can you please share!!

[@IMOO1896]

I didn’t catch the reason to use both dye products, the Feebings and Tarrago. Was that the intention to start with, or was it necessary because you had the “shine” in some areas after the first dye layer?

[@AuthenblissityMain]

If I recall correctly, that was in the blog post I read. I wasn't sure why we needed both either, but after the first (penetrating) dye, the leather had a bit of a dull brown/copper/bronze look to it. The second (self-shine) dye made the leather pitch black and shiny.

[@IMOO1896]

petitepearstyle thank you, I’m about ready to try this method for a very used Maxwell tote. You’re inspiring.

[@AlexandrinaTeisanu]

Thank you for all the information you provided, for me it will be my first time dyeing a leather bag that has lost its color but is of exceptional quality.💖

[@mikeb3808]

Thanks, I was wondering if leather dye could be taken off metal hardware with alcohol.

[@LaurieSobo]

I just wanted to thank you for your beautifully done video, it's perfect! This is the BEST video on KZbin, so clear, concise & beautifully spoken. You gave me the confidence to dye a bag that I really want to be black, it's currently a chalk color. Thank you! 🙂

[@ixchel6775]

Hi. Would love to know if the dye last till now. Any fading or rubbed off?

[@AuthenblissityMain]

Hello! I haven't experienced any of the dye rubbing off. There has been a tiny bit of "fading" along the threads but not on the actual leather itself. My bag used to be green and you can see the green thread in parts.

[@AuthenblissityMain]

@antoine gabrielle - i used the small brush near the fabric/zippers but since the fabric on my bag was black, i didn't have to be too careful. for any other colour fabric, i would have bought a smaller stiffer brush to tackle those areas.

[@jdartdiva1]

Has any dye rubbed off onto your clothes over time?

[@christineho2435]

What did you use after you dyed the purse to prevent any excess dye bleeding out?

[@AuthenblissityMain]

Hi Christine! I didn't use anything else - just what was shown in this video.

[@amiraabadir1758]

Hi the color came out metallic, Amy advice on getting rid of that metallic effect? Thank you 😊

[@megankmcguire288]

Thank you so much for posting! I just did the first coat of dye on a clutch I found. Your tutorial was the most helpful on the Internet and really took the fear away.

[@harkirankaur9247]

Do you need both types of dye or can you use just the first one? I have a dark brown Versace bag I'd like to dye black, I am assuming since it's already dark it would not be difficult. I am mostly worried about protecting the fabric lining.

[@Shazzys100]

Your video tutorials are so very helpful. I've wanted to dye a leather bag of mine for some time now and am still somewhat hesitant to try this however, you have explained the process/steps so clearly that I'm thinking I may just take the plunge. tfs!

[@arnikalm]

What a nice tutorial! Thank you for putting it up. I am going to dye one of my older leather bags now. As far as the dye transferring on to your hands, there is a spritz on leather finish that I have used on my riding boots and leather saddles that gives a smooth feel and stops the conditioners and dyes from bleeding through. It might work on the handles for you. It is from a company called Leather Therapy. I've used their products for several years and have had good luck with them.

[@AuthenblissityMain]

thank you for the feedback and for the suggestion! i am going to look for the leather therapy spritz. good luck with your project... please let me know how it goes. :)

[@dahonmendoza2375]

Hi, is it the Leather Therapy Water repellant 8 fl. oz? I also found Leather Therapy finish leather conditioner treatment both of them are from Amazon. I dug in my home storage unit and found my old Balenciaga G21 Day bag and I'm planning to dye it with the same process you did. I hope it turned out s good as yours.

[@joelyferris4887]

Incredible video! I can’t find a product list… did you use any other products to condition at the end or as maintenance? Thank you!! ❤

[@AuthenblissityMain]

Thank you so much! I didn't use any products to condition at the end or for maintenance, only used the products listed in the description box. :)

[@jiellaglaize6685]

thank you for this tutorial but im confused on how the hardware got cleaned?

[@jiellaglaize6685]

oh i see answered question already. :)

[@carolcramerdesign]

Thanks! Just dyed my red and pink leather fossil bag to medium brown with these exact instructions! Was nervous after the Fiebings (looked a little burgundy and mottled) but the Torrago coat smoothed everything out!Thanks again!! Now hoping the dye doesn't come off on me or my clothes!

[@AuthenblissityMain]

i'm so glad it worked out!! i'm still careful with mine and typically only wear it with dark clothing - please let me know how it goes with yours!

[@symasherratt5486]

Need help getting the correct Tarragon color dye kit. Tried amazon but your suggestion wouldn’t come up. Please help

[@masonharding8672]

this is a fantastic tutorial. Thanks for posting. I've always been annoyed with the coppery color that you get from the fiebeng's. This seams like a perfect process with the Terrago. I'm gonna try this on a white jacket I have on the way.

[@AuthenblissityMain]

+Mason Harding thank you very much! good luck with your jacket! :)

[@AuthenblissityMain]

+bagobeans not sure why i can't reply directly to your comment but thank you for your comments. i don't think you've previously asked me about dye transfer. if you had, i would have answered you as i have a few other people in the YT comments. anyway, if you had read the rest of the comments, you would have seen that after i got a chance to use my bag, i did reply to a few people re. the dye on the handles transferring to my hands when my hands were freshly lotioned. there has still been no colour transfer from the shoulder strap or onto my clothing - and i think the white dustbag would be a relatively good indication of potential colour transfer onto clothing items (especially seeing as how i had not used the bag enough to provide any other information at that point in time when the question was asked of me).

[@Keybumpz]

did any of the dye rub off on any of your clothes? I wanna do this with an old dolce i have but i'm worried some of the dye would rub off on my clothes.

[@AuthenblissityMain]

+Brian Umpy i try not to wear this bag with light clothing so i am not sure if it would rub off. i do store it in its white dust bag though (sometimes with other things on top) and there has been no colour transfer... still i would be careful around light clothing just in case...

[@MJKimball1]

Very, very thorough and helpful video. I am going to try this process on my expensive Tumi leather bag. Overall, its in good shape except for the edges where it came into contact with the airplane seats as I placed it under the seat in front of me. I wanted to know if you think I could just do the areas of my bag that show wear and tear instead of the entire bag. Again, thanks for this video - you are delight to watch!

[@AuthenblissityMain]

thank you very much for watching! you could try doing the specific areas of the bag but there might be a slight difference in the colour/shade or finish. depending on how noticeable the difference is though, you might be able to get away with it!

[@sherioster4920]

Thanks for your video. How did you dye the fabric in the zipper?

[@sarisohanpaul5276]

Hi did the dye colour the material and the cord on the handles?

[@antoinegabrielle1911]

Hello. how did you do with the fabric zones (near the zips?) many thanks.

[@DimpleM7]

I wanna dye my prada gallera from light pink to black. This wilp help me a lot. Thank you❤

[@estherkim6895]

I wish I had seen this video before attempting to dye my old Ferragamo bag black a couple years ago. No matter how many Fiebings coat I would layer on, it would still have an unflattering brownish hue and was never a true black. After awhile I decided i disliked the color, completely regretted ever trying to dye it in the first place as I preferred the old color over the new and so I tossed it. :( I am however consider dying my beloved taupe Proenza Schouler PS11 to black (more versatile) and I'm going to use the steps provided in this video. Hopefully it'll bring it back to life and make it look new like it did with your Balenciaga. Thanks for posting this! :)

[@AuthenblissityMain]

+Esther Kim yes i was surprised when the fiebings dye dried and had that strange metallic sheen to it... i was worried it would look like that when i was done but thankfully the tarrago was jet black. good luck with your PS11!!

[@katib75]

Hi, I used to my bag a similar kit that you have used and it didn't dye my bag well. I only find this video after using the product. However, would it work if I use the Fiebing's LDTQ76P004Z Dye for leather, after?

[@susankam5412]

May i know what happen to dye stained on zipper? Easy to remove?

[@DS-ky9dl]

You did a fabulous job...It looks new! And you area great presenter.

[@eileenfuentes6975]

I want to try this on a Michael Kors purse that A friend gave me a few years ago. It's leather and it's the same color as your white bag but has a lot of discoloration that I don't want to mess with as far as attempting to restore the light color. It's been sitting in the back of my closet and I don't use it for the fact that I am not the best person to own anything white 😁. My question is when you do the top of the bag where there's a zipper, how to prevent the color from leaking into the lining? Besides the fact that I'll be careful by not over-saturating in that area, I want to try not to stain the tan inner lining. This will be a practice one though.. If this were to happen on the white leather MK bag I want to try this on, it wouldn't matter to me if the inside got stained from the dye since it's an old purse anyways. I'm asking in case I come across a light-colored bag in the future where I don't want to mess up the lighter inner lining. I'm sure I could purchase some fabric dye if that were to happen though. You are a great KZbinr and this is the best video. You are saving the lives of many leather bags LOL all leather bags deserve a second chance, right?

[@AuthenblissityMain]

Thank you so much!! :) My bag had a black lining so I didn't have to be too careful with the dye getting on the lining. I'm not sure how to prevent it from happening other than being careful. Perhaps you can use a smaller brush in that area and take more time with the edges. There may also be some sort of fabric protector you can use, but unfortunately I don't have experience in this. When I was dyeing my bag, I used PurseForum and blogs as resources, so perhaps there is some information there? Good luck and please let me know how it goes!

[@theresashull4850]

Hello and thank you so much for this information! My question is do you prefer the dye over acrylic paint for lambskin leather?

[@AuthenblissityMain]

@Carly Thomas - thank you very much for your comment! :)

[@pamelamullaneda4889]

I JUST A DARK MUSTARD COACH BAG I LOVE IT BCAUSE I WAS LOOKING FOR A BAG WITH LOTS OF COMPARTMENT BUT THEN THE BAG NOW NEEDS CLEANING AND PROBABLY REDYE IT IS THE DYE YOU USED BE HELPFUL TO MY BAG TOO

[@pepperswimwear8322]

Great tutorial! Wondering if anyone has found the dye to rub off on clothing and skin over time? (Specifically the strap.) I was warned about this, but not sure if it’s something to be concerned about or not?

[@ChelPablo]

Hi! How is the bag now, three years later? Did the dye hold up? I'm planning to follow what you did to dye a pink to black.

[@AuthenblissityMain]

the bag is holding up great!!! it's still not an everyday bag for me due to the weight but i still use it from time to time.

[@ChelPablo]

Yay! I have a Velo that's very scuffed and discoloured and thinking of dyeing like you did. Just scared!

[@ilyasaah]

Very helpful video! Quick question; is there any reason why you used both Fiebing's and Tarrago and not just one or the other?Trying to dye two of my B bags and a leather specialist told me one is enough but many ladies who have dyed theirs have used both. Please advise. Thank you.

[@AuthenblissityMain]

thank you!! i used the fiebing's because it's a penetrating dye so it penetrates the leather rather than sitting on top; however, there was a little bit of a metallic sheen after just using the fiebing's. the tarrago dye made my leather jet black. :)

[@denisemays3295]

Hello, I have dyed 4 pieces of Louis Vuitton Vernis Patent leather and they turned out beautiful. I'm good at it now so I will be dying 3 more pieces. Thanks for the tutorial

[@AuthenblissityMain]

+Denise Mays that is great to hear! i am going to dye a pair of boots soon. :)

[@denisemays3295]

I would love to see them when you are done :)

[@justusgeorge4080]

Hi what was the long term effect? Did the dye come off onto clothing? Thanks

[@itsEvaBassline]

hey! may i know how it is holding up now? that its November lol. Any transfers, peeling etc? thanks

[@AuthenblissityMain]

hi eva! it's still holding up well - i just used it a little while ago and it looks/feels exactly the same as when i first dyed it. the dye still does transfer onto my hands slightly from the handles (particularly when my hands are freshly lotioned) but no colour transfer elsewhere. hope this helps!

[@tarachandler6603]

I just dyed my white Lambskin Chloe Tekla BLACK and this video was my guide. Ty so much for posting it gave me the confidence to JUST DO IT :)

[@AuthenblissityMain]

i'm so happy to hear this video gave you the confidence for your DIY!!! i hope you love your "new" bag. :)

[@elynamran3599]

Hi..may i know where did u buy the oil?after color the bag u put oil rite?tq

[@an-hoapham3198]

Hi, Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I did dye my leather purse 3 days ago as you instructed. It looks quite nice but it stains when it's in contact with water. Do you know why? I hope to hear from you. Thank you.

[@AuthenblissityMain]

Hi there! I haven't had the same issue - even during these hot and humid days, when I use the strap on my bag, I have no issue with the dye transferring to my skin. I think the self-shine dye helps with this. Just make sure to buff it really well to take off the excess dye.

[@amyc.loguercio8097]

Have you found that the dye has rubbed off at all?

[@roegallo]

I just dyed my Ferragamo hobo bag. Thanks so much. I followed your video and it turned out great. If I could I would send a picture. One question: I use Cadillac leather cleaner and conditioner on my leather products. Can I use a product on the dyed bag? Have you ever done that? Thanks again, Roe

[@AuthenblissityMain]

i'm so glad it worked out!! unfortunately, i'm not sure about the leather cleaner and conditioner--i don't use anything on my bags. maybe you could test a small area before applying the products to the entire bag?

[@daigacvetkova8651]

Hi, you are right ...!!! you must use tarrago for final coat...!!!!....i just done it and the result was so good...my leather bag like the same condition when i was purchasing ...honestly i was first following one other video where just using Fiebings...and yes even i after used leather softener and protector...that coopery shine didnt went away....so i bought Terrago black together with praparer.... ...before applying black i use praperer...and then black i coat....Thank you so much..!

[@AuthenblissityMain]

thank you!! i'm glad it worked out! :)

[@tinas1642]

What a great idea and you did a good job at both the actual process and explaining it!

[@AuthenblissityMain]

thank you so much for your kind words!! :)

[@llimo4382]

HI. Great video.Would you use the same finish if you are dyeing a bag that isn't shiny... I have a flat burgundy Ferrago that seems to need to be re-dyed... but I don't want it shiny...Thank you.

[@AuthenblissityMain]

+LLi Mo thank you!! i would skip the self-shine dye if you don't want your bag to be shiny.

[@shellygreenlee1]

What do you do about the lining? Does the penetrating dye seep through the leather and also dye the lining too?

[@michellekatzz]

Excellent job! I wish you could do mine, I don't have the patience to do it. Do you know if there is a spray to do it faster instead of rubbing?

[@AuthenblissityMain]

+michelle katzz i am not sure if there's a spray - i think there would be but i haven't seen/used it unfortunately.

[@portobellopsychic2945]

Great job however did you dye the hardware too? If so did it stay put

[@melaniefratto9790]

great demo...just wondering about how its wearing for u...i have a pale pink dooney & bourke ostrich embossed bag that i love, but like u with your granny colored bag, it became stained with wear. I'd like to dye it a chocolate color but i worry about color transfer on my clothes. is there a way to seal the color in? thanks for any help u can offer me :)

[@AuthenblissityMain]

+Melanie Fratto apologies for missing this comment - it is wearing very well for me. i have a link in the description box with a more recent OOTD featuring the bag i dyed. i find that color transfer doesn't really occur with this bag (i store it in a white dust bag); however, to be safe, i generally wear this bag with darker colors.

[@doggo00654]

Love the looks. I will recomend to add some leather care to make the bag last longer.

[@lauragill5422]

This is so helpful! I just thought of dying my turquoise blue Balenciaga because I wish I had gotten it in black and I found your video! Yay! How is yours holding up has it transferred or come off at all?

[@AuthenblissityMain]

The bag itself has held up really well! I don't use it that often but there's been no colour transfer or fading. I do use the strap (on other bags) regularly and there's been some fading there. You can see a bit of the green at the stitching but I haven't noticed any colour transfer onto clothing or anything like that. I hope this helps!

[@nhi602]

Just curious...is there a reason you chose Fiebings penetrating dye instead of Tarrago penetrating dye? Thanks :)

[@AuthenblissityMain]

there wasn't really a good reason... i read that the tarrago penetrating dye used to be a different formulation (not alcohol based) but now both are alcohol based. i mainly chose fiebing's because it's a bigger bottle (i didn't know how much i would need) and also because the ebay store i was looking at didn't have the tarrago penetrating dye for sale. i think they would work similarly but perhaps the tarrago penetrating dye doesn't have the issue with the metallic sheen. hope that helps! :)

[@animalcrackers8880]

How you do dye the fabric area around the rhe zippers??

[@PatHowlett-d2u]

I am a little confused about the self shine color. Do I need to use two dyes, or is it to shine the leather?

[@AuthenblissityMain]

I used two different dyes (all the details are in the description box).

[@juspus5729]

Wow, you did such a good job with dying it. I am thinking about buying a used Balenciaga bag in a color that I don't really like (because it's cheap) and then dye it black. But I was wondering if the leather dye makes the feel of the bag different? I mean, does it seem a little less smooshy and soft than before, or is it completely the same touch?

[@AuthenblissityMain]

thank you! :) my bag hadn't really gotten to the super smooshy stage yet but i found the texture didn't change much after dyeing it. i think the key is to do very thin layers of dye. only issue i've had with my bag is that the colour on the handles will sometimes transfer to my hands, especially if my hands are freshly lotioned.

[@SheridanField]

Hi, I really enjoyed your video. It was very helpful. I just have a question regarding the use of Tarrago dye and the Fiebings dye when using a colour other than black. I am wanting to touch up my green bag and have found the perfect similar shade in the Tarrago colour chart but the 'greens' on the Fiebing chart are quite darker. Any suggestions on what to do? I am guessing you must use both dye's for a professional shinny finish? Appreciate any tips or advise you can offer. Sheridan

[@AuthenblissityMain]

i'm sorry, i've only dyed using black so i don't know the answer... i would try googling it to see if there are other tutorials/advice out there. good luck with your DIY project!

[@tomokoz300]

Wow! Well done! Yes, I'm interested in how the dye is holding up. I will look through your videos to see if u already have a follow up. I'm interested in dyeing my pink Balenciaga Work bag that I just purchased used. The corners and handles look a little rugged. Do you think it was easy because you chose black? Maybe the color won't come out as planned if I use pink?

[@AuthenblissityMain]

one of my viewers sent me a photo of her balenciaga first that she had just dyed a bright blue and it looked amazing! it may be difficult to match the exact shade of pink of your current work bag. i just dyed the bag recently and i'm about to bring it with me on vacay to really test it out. i will say that when i have a lot of hand cream on, some of the black does transfer onto my hands from the handles... but when my hands are dry, there is no transfer. please let me know what you decide to do with your work! :)

[@linettebennett5594]

Your bag came out amazing. I brought my Miu Miu vintage bag to the leather shop for dieying and refinishing, and I hope it turns out as good as yours. I didn’t realize it could be done at home. Great job

[@freedommascot]

You deserve real kuddos for producing such a wonderful, professionally done, video! With the kind of quality work that you put into that as well as your bag I think you could be trusted to do anything well. BTW, I don't recall you mentioning why you had to dye the bag with 2 different dyes. Would you explain? Thanks!

[@AuthenblissityMain]

+freedommascot thanks so much! the first dye is a penetrating dye, which sinks into the leather; however, it is not jet black but rather leaves a bit of a brownish/metallic hue to the bag. the 2nd dye is a self-shine dye, which sits on top of the leather. if you use this one by itself, i read that it could potentially flake off as it is not absorbed by the leather; however, it is jet black.

[@saturday4sansan]

Really really helpful video! thanks for taking the time to do this DIY! I'm just wondering how your dyed bag has been holding up? any suggestions on how you would do it differently ? Looking to dye my dark green leather bag black as well :D

[@805511]

+Sansan Win Would be great to see how has the dyed bag been holding up ? did the color runs ?

[@AuthenblissityMain]

+Sansan Win thanks so much! the dye job has been holding up well... i included a link to a short OOTD/update video in the description box. there is nothing i would do differently with the dye job... i recently used the same process to dye some leather cowboy boots (link also in the description box) and it worked great!

[@saturday4sansan]

oh nice! thanks for getting back to me:) feeling confident to go ahead with my dye job now:))

[@christinecantilenabarnes7026]

GREAT VIDEO! LOVE THE BAG. WHERE CAN I BUY THIS BRAND DYE?

[@AuthenblissityMain]

Thank you! I left the Amazon links in the description box. :)

[@NYCStateofMind7]

After tow years did the bag fade away? Does it leave any black marks when you wear it on a white shirt or rubs off on it? Thx

[@AuthenblissityMain]

i just used it the other day and it is doing great! no fading. i don't wear it with white so i'm not sure if it would rub off. i do store it in a white dust bag and there is no colour transfer.

[@zoedanielle565]

This may be dumb, but is there a way to "clean" leather instead? I only own one purse (blue) and it is getting a bit dirty since I have had it for about a year now, it's a gorgeous blue though so I would be sad to dye it. I keep using it anyway but would love to spruce it up a bit. I think your bag turned out great! Perhaps I will eventually do that if I can't figure out an alternative.

[@AuthenblissityMain]

thanks so much, zoe! :) yes, there is a way to clean leather instead of dyeing it... i've never done it before but there is a lot of information on the purse forum on how to clean leather bags or to restore the original colour. i think the method depends on the type of leather so be sure to do lots of research before trying it on your bag... you could also take or send it to a leather specialist to be cleaned but again the quality may vary. let me know how it turns out!

[@zoedanielle565]

petitepearstyle Good to know! I will have to do some research. Although "leather specialist" sounds expensive and although my purse was a really big purchase to me, I think it was only about $100 (it's a Fossil Explorer Minibag in bright blue) so it might be worth trying to do clean it how I can and eventually buying another one. (I also made the mistake of googling your bag :P I don't know much about hand bags! )

[@AuthenblissityMain]

Zoë Danielle i just saw this comment! sometimes i don't get the google+ comments delivered to my inbox... not sure why that is. hehe i'm a bit of a handbag fanatic... it's definitely where i splurge the most. there may be some tips on how to clean leather with more household-type products but be sure to read a lot of reviews to get the pros/cons. i'm always nervous about ruining my favourite items, no matter what the cost. good luck!! :)

[@AuthenblissityMain]

bagobeans thank you for your comments. i don't think you've previously asked me about dye transfer. if you had, i would have answered you as i have a few other people in the YT comments. anyway, if you had read the rest of the comments, you would have seen that after i got a chance to use my bag, i did reply to a few people re. the dye on the handles transferring to my hands when my hands were freshly lotioned. there has still been no colour transfer from the shoulder strap or onto my clothing - and i think the white dustbag would be a relatively good indication of potential colour transfer onto clothing items (especially seeing as how i had not used the bag enough to provide any other information at that point in time when the question was asked of me).

[@komalyadav2435]

Hii Instead of bag can I dye my leather jacket bye following the same steps???

[@wendyvandenbijgaart1089]

Do you think that this process would work to dye a light bag a light color? Or would it be best to always go darker?

[@ZombieDenial]

What about the nooks and crannies, though?

[@annemarietaube6335]

Thanks for the informative video, hanging with book inside is good idea. I do think it's important to let 1st coat to dry completely, to avoid sticky surface. Great idea on hardware, thank you. I like that u left the accessories undyed, looks great!

[@barbara260]

Hey, just wondering can you use only the Tarago Dye without the Fiebeng's Dye ? if ur still on here to answer thanks!!

[@AuthenblissityMain]

+Barbara Madison if you would like to go with just one dye, i'd suggest using the fiebing's as it's a penetrating dye... the tarrago self-shine dye just sits on top of the leather (does not penetrate) and i've read that flaking can occur. hope that helps!

[@illiise]

Hi, this was a really informative and concise. And brave! Can I ask, how did you ensure the dye did not get on the lining or on the areas where you kept the pale green color? I'm considering dying my brown Mackage jacket to black but I don't want to ruin the hardware or the lining. Thanks in advance!

[@AuthenblissityMain]

thank you very much! i just applied the dye carefully on the inside leather... it helped that the lining of my bag was black. as for the hardware, i found i could take it off with rubbing alcohol after the fact, but someone mentioned it was difficult for her to remove the dye afterward... you could tape your hardware to help protect it from the dye. hope this helps!

[@chanahauke433]

I have Orange Balenciaga small city, and I had it professional dye to black in Thailand. They did a really bad job partly of the dye came off after couple time I use the bag. After I watched your VDO I think I want to dye it myself. Do you think it will be ok if I dye it a second time? And this time do you think I can dye it in Yellow? or should I go with black?

[@AuthenblissityMain]

i'm sorry, i'm not sure. i'm thinking you might have to remove the dye first? i'm also thinking yellow would be difficult but i've only ever tried black so i'd recommend doing some more research before trying it. i hope it works out!

[@Skyblue-z9p]

How did you do the leather edges? You know how it has kind of rubber edges....adapted the color without wiped off?

[@AuthenblissityMain]

+Kelly Ra i just used a smaller brush for the edges and haven't run into any issues with the color rubbing off.

[@cuuntrisma993]

I'm trying to color my red coach purse a dark teal or dark purple... still finding out if possible....

[@jademanalac]

Awesome job you've done there! It really look like brand new. One question though, do you apply leather conditioner after dying it?

[@AuthenblissityMain]

thank you! i didn't apply any leather conditioner. :)

[@britaniapousson-nicastro7373]

Did you dye the fabric lining inside also? If so, how? As far as how the bag's holding up, has the dye flaked off or bled at all? If it were to get wet from rain or something, would it bleed?

[@AuthenblissityMain]

i didn't dye the fabric lining - it was already black so didn't really notice if the dye got on it. i would suggest looking into fabric dye if you are planning to go that route. the bag is holding up great, no flaking at all. sometimes the dye from the handles does transfer to my hands but i haven't noticed any other colour transfer. i am careful with this bag though - i don't wear it with light colours and i've never worn it in the rain (only drizzle - with no issues).

[@wildhrt1]

Can I use the same dye on a vinyl bag? I have one that is not real leather but it's not a cheap bag and it's still in great shape. I love it but it's white and it needs to be dyed a darker color because I've tried to clean it but nothing's working. Will this same dye work for vinyl too? You did a great job on yours!!

[@AuthenblissityMain]

thank you! the dyes that i used are specifically for leather (although the tarrago dye says it can also be used on canvas and imitation leather)... i'm not sure about vinyl so i would recommend doing some more research online. if you search it on google, you should be able to find some suggestions/recommendations. good luck! :)

[@bjiaen5468]

I had great success with my Balenciaga city bag! Just wondering if you have a way to clean the inside of the bag (since some of the dye definitely got in while I was dyeing)?

[@AuthenblissityMain]

i've sorry, i haven't really had to clean the inside. maybe try a quick google search to see if there are any tips out there... i'm sure there will be something useful...

[@wakeupsheepleppl]

This may sound stupid, but would this work on faux leather?

[@AuthenblissityMain]

wakeupsheepleppl i just checked the boxes for the dye and the fiebing's dye can only be used on genuine leather; however, the tarrago dye can be used on synthetic leather. hope that helps!

[@hcrystalh]

When you dye or paint leather, is it not soft anymore? I love painting my leather bags but I find the downside is that they no longer have the soft buttery feeling anymore. Is this inevitable and just something you have to decide you can live with?

[@AuthenblissityMain]

mine is still soft... i didn't really notice a change in the texture after dyeing it...

[@MiaChamasmany]

Kinda bummed out mine is def not buttery anymore after dying it!

[@padye1980]

What did you do to dye lining black??

[@oilayleong6158]

Great jod! May I know can I use the same technique and products to dye Prada Saffiano leather bag? Thanks in advance!

[@susanr4831]

Hi there, thank you for sharing your video. I'm thinking about dying my light blue velo with gold hardware, do you think I should take it in and get the pros to do it or was it simple enough for me to tackle? Thank you

[@AuthenblissityMain]

it depends on your comfort level with DIY. i am ok with DIY (i do it on occasion but not all the time) and found it to be a pretty easy process. good luck!

[@biancajunaedi2138]

thinking about mmo mmo

[@amandalandros165]

i am going to dye my "Hobo" brand bag. BUT i live in Seattle...so sometimes it rains here....will it cause rain spots or marks? 😀 ☔

[@AuthenblissityMain]

i'm not sure as i have never worn mine in the rain... i think black would be ok but lighter colours might be prone to spots.

[@lorenamolina1230]

Thank you for posting, it's very helpful! Can the dye be used for demin purse?

[@AuthenblissityMain]

Thank so much! The dye I used is just for leather. I think for denim, you might want to look for a different dye, perhaps one for fabric. Good luck!

[@cristinalampa723]

What kind is that cleaning solution?

[@ribajonica]

hey I was curious if the dye is still holding or is it scuffing off? I was thinking of buying a white one and dyeing it red, but I'm sceptical it wont look good

[@AuthenblissityMain]

HI! The dye is holding well on the bag itself but the strap has a bit of scuffing and I can see a bit of the original colour at the edges. I use the strap on other bags though so it experiences a lot more wear.

[@2b4Mustafa]

hello, id like to ask what your thoughts are on just using one dye and not bothering with a second one. The reason I ask is because I'm looking to dye a bag red and Im afraid of ordering two colors that are not the same shade of red and then having chaos as i go through the layering of paint. what are your thoughts?

[@AuthenblissityMain]

+2b4Mustafa i think it would be ok to just use one dye, especially if you're worried about the colors matching. i'd suggest using the penetrating dye as the self-shine tends to sit on the leather and may flake if used on its own. if you do end up trying it, please let me know how it goes!

[@InaR1019]

Did it ever color transfer on clothes?

[@trurock1]

I wanted to use this method for dying a black jacket I got from a thrift store. Has your bag bled any since then it is the dye set in well so that it doesn't bleed onto anything?

[@AuthenblissityMain]

the colour from the handles does transfer onto my hands... fortunately, there has not been any transfer from my bag onto clothing; however, i do wear a lot of dark clothing for the most part. i store my bag in a white dust bag and there has been no colour transfer. that being said, i'd recommend doing some research as you may find some additional tips and tricks on dyeing leather jackets. please let me know how it turns out!

[@texasbutterflyJohnson]

just wondering how are your leather trims holding up didnt all the dye soften it and make it easier to come off and reveal the leather and cause unraveling? I have a off white MK i really want to dye sadle brown but im afraid of the trim coming off. please help@

[@AuthenblissityMain]

+texasbutterfly1013 Johnson the trims/edges on my bag are doing well. it's all holding up very nicely!

[@fleurdursanter9452]

Does it change the feel of the leather after dying it? For a buttery soft leather, i wonder if the dye would make it less soft. Would anyone know by any chance? thank you!

[@julietoscar11]

Wow, thanks for the tutorial! I have a dark burgundy-brown Balenciaga city bag that I'm considering to dye black. Does the black dye transfer any colour on lighter clothing or other items? Xx

[@AuthenblissityMain]

+julietoscar11 i try not to wear my bag with light clothing just in case. i do store it in the white dust bag though and so far there has been no colour transfer.