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Very easy

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6

Time Required

                          30 minutes - 1 hour            

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  • How to Restore the Color of Canvas Shoes
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Step 1

              How to Restore the Color of Canvas Shoes               
  • Remove the shoelaces from the shoes if you don’t want to dye them.

Remove the shoelaces from the shoes if you don’t want to dye them.

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Step 2

  • Soak your shoes in a tub of cool water.
  • This will maximize the absorption of the dye.

Soak your shoes in a tub of cool water.

This will maximize the absorption of the dye.

Step 3

  • Heat a pot of water just below boiling point.
  • Pour the water in a container large enough to hold your shoes.

Heat a pot of water just below boiling point.

Pour the water in a container large enough to hold your shoes.

Step 4

  • Add the tie-dye to the heated water.
  • Stir the tie-dye mix until it dissolves.

Add the tie-dye to the heated water.

Stir the tie-dye mix until it dissolves.

Step 5

  • Completely submerge your shoes with the soles facing upwards into the container with the dye.
  • Leave them to soak for 10 minutes to 1 hour.

Completely submerge your shoes with the soles facing upwards into the container with the dye.

Leave them to soak for 10 minutes to 1 hour.

Step 6

  • Remove your shoes and wash them with cool water and a mild detergent to remove the excess ink.

Remove your shoes and wash them with cool water and a mild detergent to remove the excess ink.

Make sure your footwear was properly washed and remove any excess dye, then simply let them dry before using them.

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