Trying to save a Faux Leather purse - RIT Dye that sh*t!

Here I try to use one of the simplest upcycling techniques to bring new life to a stained pleather purse + a bonus tie dye action! This is a great example of how NOT to do it 😅
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[@Mark_Hale]

The dye you used is Rit All-Purpose dye for natural fibers, which is probably why it didn’t work Rit DyeMore dye is meant for synthetic materials, and can even dye hard plastic and synthetic wigs, though it needs to be in constantly boiling water or else it won’t work. Maybe try that next time? I think it would work, but I’ve never tried it on faux leather.

[@miasummers5201]

Girl!This is one of the best and authentic videos I’ve seen on KZbin. The commentary is the best!!

[@EllaTee293]

Absolutely hilarious!!! You’re certainly a tryer!!

[@ashtondoyle5238]

I was crying laughing watching this! Thank you for sharing a real experience - this genuinely made my day - and me feel better about all my many DIY fails/learnings 😂

[@magsby1]

Yes, that was hilarious.

[@Sharperthanu1]

P.S.You can cut the holographic laser foil gift wrap and or holographic laserfoil duct tape into small motifs like heart shapes or star shapes or flower shapes and then uses these motifs to cover up stains on your purses.

[@rickevans7941]

Kudos on the video format, editing, music, technically this video is a slam dunk. The project itself had me screaming lol! In the future, do some research on your materials. This not only gives you free content for the video (explaining items and processes) but allows you to safely and effectively achieve a goal. In this case, you're working with essentially plastic. PU leather is often made from polyvinyl, which is not porous. As you found out, regular dye does not penetrate the surface. This is where a solvent comes in. What you essentially have to do is start with a clear solvent, mix in your dye, then carefully apply the dye solvent mixture to the item. The solvent breaks the covalent bonds that hold the polymer chains together, when the solvent evaporates the dye is left behind and color is infused into the surface of the plastic itself. MEK and other solvents are highly toxic so always use safety equipment and work carefully.

[@Lauren-ei6mo]

Thank you for sharing this regardless of outcome. This was definitely a learning experience for as well as I was planning on doing the same thing

[@Boondockabillies]

New subscriber. Your video is well-made, great sound, nice camera angles, the story rolls along well, and your personality is awesome. I've been trying to dye some faux suede. Even with RIT Dyemore, it is stubborn!

[@Sharperthanu1]

Also you can paint on your purses with permanent (alcohol based) markers.

[@Karina_Engr]

I noticed salt and or vinegar helps with the dye-ing process

[@creativekat109]

just paint it with acrylic paint n coat it with seal finish coating

[@Sharperthanu1]

You can paint on a shirt with a fabric paint made of one tablespoon of regular acrylic craft paint mixed with one tablespoon of warm water mixed with a pinch of hair conditioner.

[@Sharperthanu1]

You may also want to try covering up stains on your purses with decoupage.You may want to try holographic laser foil gift wrap and or holographic laser foil duct tape for decoupage instead of paper napkins.

[@ajmoodey]

So real, i love it.

[@lathriftanistatv2625]

Thanks! I figured too many people focus on sharing the stuff they succeeded at and not too many share when things go wrong

[@occaboutbeauty1]

@@lathriftanistatv2625 Thank you, everyone playing games on here acting like they got the answers for you, I couldn't agreed with the above comments you both maade. Where is the realness? I respect this video so much more than any real answer cuz there will always be an answer some where you just gotta research but I still love to see you do whatj you did in this video cuz it reminds that I'm not alone when I just try something new. And besides that hunty I love your name la thriftanista anñyone with a thrift iin there name has got a solid sub from me,

[@myrnaserrano367]

This was an ordeal...🙃🤣 I'm so glad I picked dark counter tops. Yesterday still got red on the sponge when I cleaned !!!!!

[@Oonagh72]

Use leather paint or leather dye. I also love that shirt. So cute.

[@lapatrona6993]

JAJAJAJJAAAA...that pleather was fighting you mija.....

[@lathriftanistatv2625]

GIRL... Dimelo! I definitely lost this battle 😂

[@tabandken8562]

All Purpose Rit dye is for cotton. Rit Dye More is for Synthetics. I wish they'd make that more clear.

[@krystinecullen181]

💕

[@mai0033]

I have a huge purse that is baby pink, I want to die it a darker pink. Its leather

[@lindsay6299]

Use leather paint or I suggest buying dye made for leather.

[@linnns7104]

Faux leather is basically plastic. You have to use rit synthetic dye for this material, not regular rit.