what to do when you stain a leather purse?

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i wore a new shirt that was dark and it rained and it stained my white purse… any suggestions on how to get the colour off. i think its real leather
maybe i wrote the question wrong i want to remove a stain from my purse

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  1. seamstress says:
    June 15, 2009 at 10:25 am

    Try color safe bleach at your local grocer or perhaps oxy-clean.

    If that does not work, there is a product at your local craft store (Michaels or JoAnnFabrics) in the fabric dye section (Dylon, Rit, Tintex) that has a color remover used to remove color from fabric to ready it for a new color. This may work to remove the stain left by your skirt.

    Whatever method you use, I would test a small section, perhaps inside the purse to be sure the leather will not get discolored.
    Good luck

  2. C says:
    June 15, 2009 at 10:25 am

    Clean the leather thoroughly before applying paint to the surface. Add 1 oz. leather bleach to a pint of water to make a gentle leather cleanser. Apply the cleanser with a soft-bristled brush or wool dauber.

    Use acrylics to paint on leather. Make sure that the label of the acrylic paint container states that the paint is safe for use with leather.

    Cover a large surface area with paint by first applying a solution of paint and water to the leather's surface. This will prepare the leather's surface for the application of undiluted paint.

    Mix a solution of one part water to one part paint and use a wool dauber to apply the solution to the leather's surface. Apply with long, even strokes.

    Add more water to the solution if you see that it is not being absorbed into the leather's surface. Add more paint if you see that the solution is not adding much color to the surface

    Apply one or two coats of the solution, allowing the paint to be completely absorbed into the leather between coats. The leather should remain slightly damp, not dry.

    Apply the undiluted acrylic paint with a large paintbrush or wool dauber. Make sure that the coats of paint are applied evenly. Use long, even strokes.

    Flex the leather several times during the drying process. This will help prevent the paint from cracking when the piece is completely dry. Flex the leather in between coats of paint as well.

    re-think the importance of the purse, as you are putting a lot of effort into an unneeded accessory.

    get a back pack, and stop being frivolous.

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