Dyeing Un-dying or Stripping a Project Doll

Looking good! What are you using to strip it?

 

You're doing a great job! I've done this too, and know how much work it is. But the results are worth it!

 

I've also read some people have success stripping dye from resin using an alcohol bath, but I haven't tried it yet.

 

I’ve tried that—I’ve only found it helpful for taking off a little dye, to try to even out colour. If I want dye off, acetone is definitely the best bet!

 

I tried using acetone and cotton swabs/make up pad with limited success. Have you ever tried soaking pieces in acetone?

 

My system is actually to put acetone and the part on a jar and then swirl the jar—you’ll watch the colour basically leave the part like a magic trick.and then I remove the part and hit it with some running water just to get all the acetone out fast. The parts are virtually always in for less tan a minute, and it works.

Also, it makes a big difference, but I use 100% acetone, which you can get in a big jug at hardware stores, or as super extreme nail polish remover

 

You changed the game for me, thank you!!! I've been experimenting with dyeing but my hand couldn't take the HOURS of sanding I was doing when the results were wonky. You've saved me a ton of hand cramps!