Shoe Whitener, White dye for Leather and Fabric Sneakers, White Leather Shoe dye

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To apply dye, dip foam brush into dye. Dab on paper towels. (This will prevent dye from dripping or running.) Then brush dye onto dry shoe, starting in the heel area. We like to start on the heel to make sure we are satisfied with the color. Use a scrap piece of fabric to wipe off any drips or unwanted dye. Use Q-tips to apply dye in narrow or hard-to-reach areas. Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer (roughly 180 degrees Fahrenheit). Wait until the pot is at a simmer before proceeding to Step 5.

Firstly you must remove any dirt, shoe creams, and protectors on the leather which would prevent a correct application of the leather paint. Test color by dipping a paper towel into the dyebath. If color is too light, add more dye. If color is too dark, add more water.For a dip dye look: Soak the shoe in the dye for about 2 minutes, depending on how dark or light you want your shoes to be. Repeat the previous step; staggering the length of your dip along the shoes so that the lightest shade starts at the tongue and the darkest shade is at the tip of the toes. Add in the marigold powder and walnut powder. Continue to stir until the alum, iron mordant, marigold powder and walnut powder have dissolved. The water should be a yellowish-brown colour.

Before dyeing, remove any visible stains on the shoes. This will help achieve uniform color results when dyeing. Pre-wash item in warm, soapy water without any fabric softener. This helps to remove any finishes that may interfere with dye absorption.Once boiling, reduce heat to a simmer (roughly 82 degrees Celsius). Wait until the pot is at a simmer before proceeding to Step 5. Add in the marigold powder and walnut powder. Continue to stir until the alum, iron mordant, marigold powder and walnut powder have dissolved. The water should be a yellowish-brown color. To enhance the color and reduce color bleeding, use Rit ColorStay Dye Fixative immediately after dyeing and before washing, following these instructions. We recommend doing this with the spray method.