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thanks, john. i just have one quick question. if i use the oil dye and buff really really well, and i apply some sort of sealer afterwards, would it be normal to see any of the black coming off with the sealant (at least on teh first coat)? thanks for the info.

thank you for your reply! i guess acrylics are the way to go.

i have a handbag in purpley color that has some discoloration on the back; I bought it for a very low price because of this. i don't love the color and wanted to dye it black and went to a cobbler but they wanted more $ than i originally paid for it, so i started doing some research and found this website. so, hello! is it possible to dye this bag black on my own without using an acrylic paint or something like a self-shine dye by tarrago (which i'm afraid will feel too plasticky), without rubbing off or dyeing whatever i am wearing black? what products would i use? i have a ton of time and patience this upcoming week (on vacation!) and would love to start! the bag is essentially a flat rectangle, about 11 inches by 8 inches. i don't know much about the leather except that someone told me it was cow. thanks in advance!