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gr8ful1 · Sep 20th, 2009, 09:09 PM

Oh, wow! The double-sided effect is a great idea! I can't believe how well you matched the teal.

This thread is hot! What's next??

sunlitmoon · Sep 20th, 2009, 09:13 PM

^^ Thanks! I know! It took literally 5 minutes, the colors were just perfect. I went through a bazillion different colors before I ordered them so I definitely ended up picking the right ones!

I just tried the Dark Green Self Shine over the black nikki on a small test spot! OMG I love it! I'll do it tomorrow and take pics ASAP! It turns out a realllllly blackened green but it's so perfect for what I envisioned. And I think even if some black shows through it will look nice because of how well it meshes with it. YAY!

knasarae · Sep 20th, 2009, 09:25 PM

Wow, you are so talented!!! That strap is a perfect match...I'm jealous!

cooper1 · Sep 20th, 2009, 09:26 PM

WOW! I think your Nikki looks fantastic black!
I am a "black-bag girl" tho and can't get enough black bags. I just think the black looks amazing with the old brass HW and candy cane lining.....!
Great job!

xIcyBluex · Sep 20th, 2009, 09:41 PM

Great job! I am considering doing this to one of the bags I dyed last year. I also used Tarrago dyes and the cracks in the dye after some use drove me nuts. Definitely going to use the penetrating dye this time around =)

kdo · Sep 20th, 2009, 10:15 PM

Wow, can't wait for the reveal of your "new" green bag! (BTW, you'll have to come up with a name for your green.) You've done a fabulous job so far and I think the green will be amazing. I like the fact that it'll have the "resort" effect. This will definitely be on special and unique bag!

You are so clever to dye the leather straps. Boy, I sure could use straps for both my MACs and Rocker. You are so crafty!

tastangan · Sep 20th, 2009, 10:51 PM

Looks good! Can't wait to see the end results.

mockinglee · Sep 21st, 2009, 12:09 AM

You are a brave woman--not for the dye, but for taking acetone to your bag! Looks fantastic so far, can't wait to see the finished result.

sunlitmoon · Sep 21st, 2009, 09:04 AM

Thanks guysss!

I have classes today so I'll finish it when I'm done and post the results. I looked at the test spot this morning and it's so dark. I love it.

The strap for my MAC was soooo simple! You all should try it if you want one!

And I read somewhere that LMB or someplace actually uses acetone when they have to remove dye. I can't remember if it was them or another place but it was a reputable leather care service so I knew it would be okay. Crazy!

Hisgeekygrrrl · Sep 21st, 2009, 09:08 AM

Wow! I am totally impressed! I am going to see what I can find as far as straps for the mac's.

sunlitmoon · Sep 21st, 2009, 09:21 AM

YAY HGG! Do it! I'm so happy to be a MAC convert again. I loved the traditional MAC in Teal I had but had no solution yet for the chain strap and the front pocket and hardware irked me sometimes, so these 3 zips with long leather straps are perfect! I want them all!

katlun · Sep 21st, 2009, 09:26 AM

wow, we are going to have to start calling you Martha will your craft projects, dyeing and re-dyeing

must say you have guts

and can't wait to see the green dye results because so far the black looks hot but I want to see if you get a great dark green almost envy in color with the black under will green topcoat

Attagirl · Sep 21st, 2009, 09:41 AM

It's looking great SLM. I can't wait to see the finished project.

TXGirlie · Sep 21st, 2009, 10:04 AM

wow the black bag looks good!
So is the new brand you're using Fiebing's (sp) dye only? Do those come with a leather preparer or do you even need those with penetrating dye?

Hisgeekygrrrl · Sep 21st, 2009, 10:08 AM

what strap did you buy on ebay?

Sep 20th, 2009, 09:09 PM	#16
gr8ful1 Member Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,432	Oh, wow! The double-sided effect is a great idea! I can't believe how well you matched the teal. This thread is hot! What's next??
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Sep 20th, 2009, 09:13 PM	#17
sunlitmoon OP Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,171	^^ Thanks! I know! It took literally 5 minutes, the colors were just perfect. I went through a bazillion different colors before I ordered them so I definitely ended up picking the right ones! I just tried the Dark Green Self Shine over the black nikki on a small test spot! OMG I love it! I'll do it tomorrow and take pics ASAP! It turns out a realllllly blackened green but it's so perfect for what I envisioned. And I think even if some black shows through it will look nice because of how well it meshes with it. YAY!
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Sep 20th, 2009, 09:25 PM	#18
knasarae Dare to Dream Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Boringsville, USA Posts: 14,270	Wow, you are so talented!!! That strap is a perfect match...I'm jealous!
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Sep 20th, 2009, 09:26 PM	#19
cooper1 wag more, bark less Joined: Aug 2007 Location: The Dirty South ATL Posts: 4,084	WOW! I think your Nikki looks fantastic black! I am a "black-bag girl" tho and can't get enough black bags. I just think the black looks amazing with the old brass HW and candy cane lining.....! Great job!
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Sep 20th, 2009, 09:41 PM	#20
xIcyBluex I want it. Joined: Jul 2007 Location: In my closet of bags! Posts: 1,941	Great job! I am considering doing this to one of the bags I dyed last year. I also used Tarrago dyes and the cracks in the dye after some use drove me nuts. Definitely going to use the penetrating dye this time around =)
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Sep 20th, 2009, 10:15 PM	#21
kdo Member Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,062	Wow, can't wait for the reveal of your "new" green bag! (BTW, you'll have to come up with a name for your green.) You've done a fabulous job so far and I think the green will be amazing. I like the fact that it'll have the "resort" effect. This will definitely be on special and unique bag! You are so clever to dye the leather straps. Boy, I sure could use straps for both my MACs and Rocker. You are so crafty!
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Sep 20th, 2009, 10:51 PM	#22
tastangan Member Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,694	Looks good! Can't wait to see the end results.
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Sep 21st, 2009, 12:09 AM	#23
mockinglee BOYY am I banned Joined: May 2007 Location: Between then and there Posts: 5,202	You are a brave woman--not for the dye, but for taking acetone to your bag! Looks fantastic so far, can't wait to see the finished result.
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Sep 21st, 2009, 09:04 AM	#24
sunlitmoon OP Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,171	Thanks guysss! I have classes today so I'll finish it when I'm done and post the results. I looked at the test spot this morning and it's so dark. I love it. The strap for my MAC was soooo simple! You all should try it if you want one! And I read somewhere that LMB or someplace actually uses acetone when they have to remove dye. I can't remember if it was them or another place but it was a reputable leather care service so I knew it would be okay. Crazy!
sunlitmoon OP Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,171	__________________ Last edited by sunlitmoon; Sep 21st, 2009 at 09:19 AM.

Sep 21st, 2009, 09:08 AM	#25
Hisgeekygrrrl My Lucky Penny Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 4,312	Wow! I am totally impressed! I am going to see what I can find as far as straps for the mac's.
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Sep 21st, 2009, 09:21 AM	#26
sunlitmoon OP Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,171	YAY HGG! Do it! I'm so happy to be a MAC convert again. I loved the traditional MAC in Teal I had but had no solution yet for the chain strap and the front pocket and hardware irked me sometimes, so these 3 zips with long leather straps are perfect! I want them all!
sunlitmoon OP Member Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 3,171	__________________

Sep 21st, 2009, 09:26 AM	#27
katlun Member Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,483	wow, we are going to have to start calling you Martha will your craft projects, dyeing and re-dyeing must say you have guts and can't wait to see the green dye results because so far the black looks hot but I want to see if you get a great dark green almost envy in color with the black under will green topcoat
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Sep 21st, 2009, 09:41 AM	#28
Attagirl Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 618	It's looking great SLM. I can't wait to see the finished project.
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Sep 21st, 2009, 10:04 AM	#29
TXGirlie Lovin Purple! Joined: Jul 2008 Location: North Texas Posts: 9,652	wow the black bag looks good! So is the new brand you're using Fiebing's (sp) dye only? Do those come with a leather preparer or do you even need those with penetrating dye?
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Sep 21st, 2009, 10:08 AM	#30
Hisgeekygrrrl My Lucky Penny Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 4,312	what strap did you buy on ebay?
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