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| Fiebing
Oil Leather Dye
in 11 different colors!
Because Leather
is a substance of nature and therefore of varying composition, no
two leathers will always accept a given dye with uniform results.
It is suggested, therefore, that the color chart be used as a guide
and that swatches be tested before dyeing a finished article.
Preparing
the Leather for Dyeing: in the tanning process, various
protective surface finishes are given to leather hides. This finish
must be removed before dyeing. Fiebing's DYE-PREP, applied with
a damp sponge, is recommended for stripping off tanning finishes
and making the leather receptive to dyes. In some cases, when the
leather has a laquer coating, a laquerr solvent should be used before
using DYE-PREP. |
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- Applying
the Dye: After the leather has been cleaned and prepared
as recommended above, apply the dye evenly using a piece of woolskin,
cloth or a dauber. An alternate method for covering large areas
evenly is to spray with spray gun or air brush. A second coat
of dye may be applied if required. After dyeing, remove excess
surface dye by rubbing briskly with a soft cloth.
- Color
Control: When changinf from a previously-dyed color,
it is best to do it in two steps. First, nutralixze the original
color with an intermediate color, then repeat the dyeing process
with the final color desired.
- Dye
mixing for Intermediate Colors:
Fiebing dyes may be combined to achieve intermediate colors or
tones not shown on the chart. In most cases, the basic rules of
color mixing apply. An infinite number of color shades are possible.
Mixtures can be tested on swatches until the desired color is
achieved. |
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