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Desi · Dec 7th, 2008, 01:42 PM

Hey Ladies!

Its great that we have more and more ladies that have been dying their RM bags that are in need of some serious TLC!

Thank you Icyblue, and Crazy4handbags for starting the inspiration!!

As many of you know handbag restoration can get pretty costly.... so here is a great alternative to making your bag good as new!

Ladies that have dyed your bags, please post BEFORE pics, pics of how the bag looks after each coat, and also pics of the end product.

As reference, please also post the brand of dye you used, and the color name and number as well!

ALSO- If you have sent your bags to Lovinmybags.com or any cobbler of your choice for restoration, please post before and after pics here!!

THANK YOU!!

And please lets keep these as a PICS ONLY for reference, and NO CHATTING please!

mockinglee · Dec 7th, 2008, 08:33 PM

Ok, since I just finished dyeing, I'll go first!

Original color: Jade
Dye used: Tarrago Self-Shine Dye & Preparer Kit, No. 33 Dark Green

Photo of stain on side of the bag, which was the reason for dyeing it:

First coat:

2nd coat:

3rd and final coat:

mockinglee · Dec 7th, 2008, 08:34 PM

Before and after pics:

For further details, here is the thread on the process:
The Great Nikki Rescue...or how she Dyed and came back!

sunlitmoon · Feb 25th, 2009, 08:50 PM

*copying mockinglee's layout for this!*

Tarrago Self-Shine Dye & Preparer Kit, # 26 on White Nikki

Before, 1 coat, 2 coats, 3 coats before touch-ups

sunlitmoon · Feb 25th, 2009, 08:53 PM

Before and After! The thread is here: White Nikki, The Tale of Another Dyed!

Desi · Mar 11th, 2009, 04:44 PM

Here is Lynnia's Stonewash Black MAB that had water damage: She sent it to Lovinmybags.com to have it RESTORED to its original state.

Here is her thread: Black Stonewash MAB arrived -- Damaged!!! :cursing:

BEFORE:

Desi · Mar 11th, 2009, 04:45 PM

AFTER (continued from above)

Attagirl · Aug 27th, 2009, 04:02 PM

I've been researching the dyeing process and I found this website that has the Tarrago colors displayed very clearly. This was easier for me to see than the usual color chart.

http://www.shoecaresupplies.com/product_p/271.htm

Mods: I know this is a pic only thread but I couldn't find a more appropriate place to put this link. Please move/delete as needed.

Attagirl · Sep 6th, 2009, 10:28 PM

Dusty Mam dyed Purple using Tarrago Self Shine Aubergine #54 and Midnight #16 (59/50 blend)

First Coat:

Second Coat:

Final:

Link to thread: Dyeing to show you my MAM

xIcyBluex · Sep 14th, 2009, 06:32 PM

This is a bag I purchased from a fellow TPFer as a project last year.

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xIcyBluex · Sep 14th, 2009, 06:35 PM

I did my best in taking the oils out of the handles by using cornstarch.

First Layer Complete!

Second Layer in Progress. Comparison picture between first and second layers.

xIcyBluex · Sep 14th, 2009, 06:36 PM

Final Product:

Dec 7th, 2008, 01:42 PM	#1
Desi OP Rebecca Minkoff Mod Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 17,940	Dying/Restoring your TLC needin RM Bags- PICS ONLY Hey Ladies! Its great that we have more and more ladies that have been dying their RM bags that are in need of some serious TLC! Thank you Icyblue, and Crazy4handbags for starting the inspiration!! As many of you know handbag restoration can get pretty costly.... so here is a great alternative to making your bag good as new! Ladies that have dyed your bags, please post BEFORE pics, pics of how the bag looks after each coat, and also pics of the end product. As reference, please also post the brand of dye you used, and the color name and number as well! ALSO- If you have sent your bags to Lovinmybags.com or any cobbler of your choice for restoration, please post before and after pics here!! THANK YOU!! And please lets keep these as a PICS ONLY for reference, and NO CHATTING please!
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Dec 7th, 2008, 08:33 PM	#2
mockinglee BOYY am I banned Joined: May 2007 Location: Between then and there Posts: 5,202	Jade Nikki transformation Ok, since I just finished dyeing, I'll go first! Original color: Jade Dye used: Tarrago Self-Shine Dye & Preparer Kit, No. 33 Dark Green Photo of stain on side of the bag, which was the reason for dyeing it: First coat: 2nd coat: 3rd and final coat:
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Dec 7th, 2008, 08:34 PM	#3
mockinglee BOYY am I banned Joined: May 2007 Location: Between then and there Posts: 5,202	Before and after pics: For further details, here is the thread on the process: The Great Nikki Rescue...or how she Dyed and came back!
	__________________ Waiting desperately for an update on the Black/Gunmetal 3-Zip Rocker SO. Life out of context www.twitter.com/mockinglee

Mar 11th, 2009, 04:44 PM	#6
Desi OP Rebecca Minkoff Mod Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 17,940	Here is Lynnia's Stonewash Black MAB that had water damage: She sent it to Lovinmybags.com to have it RESTORED to its original state. Here is her thread: Black Stonewash MAB arrived -- Damaged!!! :cursing: BEFORE:
	__________________ In LOVE with my new Miu Miu Zaffiro Coffer

Mar 11th, 2009, 04:45 PM	#7
Desi OP Rebecca Minkoff Mod Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Alpharetta, GA Posts: 17,940	AFTER (continued from above)
	__________________ In LOVE with my new Miu Miu Zaffiro Coffer

Aug 27th, 2009, 04:02 PM	#8
Attagirl Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 616	I've been researching the dyeing process and I found this website that has the Tarrago colors displayed very clearly. This was easier for me to see than the usual color chart. http://www.shoecaresupplies.com/product_p/271.htm Mods: I know this is a pic only thread but I couldn't find a more appropriate place to put this link. Please move/delete as needed.
Attagirl Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 616

Sep 6th, 2009, 10:28 PM	#9
Attagirl Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 616	Dusty Mam dyed Purple using Tarrago Self Shine Aubergine #54 and Midnight #16 (59/50 blend) First Coat: Second Coat: Final: Link to thread: Dyeing to show you my MAM
Attagirl Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 616

Sep 14th, 2009, 06:32 PM	#10
xIcyBluex I want it. Joined: Jul 2007 Location: In my closet of bags! Posts: 1,938	This is a bag I purchased from a fellow TPFer as a project last year. <br>
	__________________ ~~~~ not lusting over anything just loving what i have ^__^ ~~~~

Sep 14th, 2009, 06:35 PM	#11
xIcyBluex I want it. Joined: Jul 2007 Location: In my closet of bags! Posts: 1,938	I did my best in taking the oils out of the handles by using cornstarch. First Layer Complete! Second Layer in Progress. Comparison picture between first and second layers.
	__________________ ~~~~ not lusting over anything just loving what i have ^__^ ~~~~

Sep 14th, 2009, 06:36 PM	#12
xIcyBluex I want it. Joined: Jul 2007 Location: In my closet of bags! Posts: 1,938	Final Product:
	__________________ ~~~~ not lusting over anything just loving what i have ^__^ ~~~~

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