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Fiebing's Leather Dye

Fiebing's regular and Pro dyes are very high quality alcohol-based, deep penetrating dyes, made for vegetable tanned leathers.

These alcohol-based leather dyes give a permanent colour change and flat finish to leather projects.

Excellent penetration and colour depth.

Dries uniformly.

 

Available in regular or Pro Dye formulations.

 

Please note: The PRO DYE may sometimes be referred to as Oil Dye. The dye has oils in the dyes and colorants that create the colours but the base of the dye is a solvent like standard leather dye.

 

*Cannot be shipped outside of Canada*

Regular price $40.00 CAD
Unit price  per 

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ColourLight Brown

Ships within Canada only. This item can't be shipped outside Canada. Near Vancouver? Order online with in-store pickup.

In the workshop

Where it fits.

Most leather projects move through the same few steps. This one is for colouring.

  1. 01

    Prep

    Deglazers and fillers that ready the surface so colour and glue can take.

    Prep and care
  2. 02This tool

    Colour

    Dyes that soak into the leather and acrylic paints that sit on top.

    Dyes
  3. 03

    Glue

    Contact cements, water-based adhesives, primers and thinners.

    Adhesives
  4. 04

    Stitch

    Waxed thread, sinew and beeswax for hand stitching, and bonded nylon for machines.

    Thread
  5. 05

    Edges

    Edge paint, burnishing gum and tragacanth for smooth, sealed edges.

    Edge finishing
  6. 06

    Finish

    Top coats, sheens and finishers that seal colour and add protection.

    Finishes
  7. 07

    Care

    Balms, oils, conditioners and cleaners that keep finished leather supple.

    Leather care

Colours

Available in 6 colours.

Colours look different on screen and on different leathers. Try it on a scrap first.

Technique

Even colour.

A few habits make the difference between deep, even colour and a patchy finish.

  1. 01

    Prep the surface

    Wipe on a deglazer to lift factory finishes and oils so the colour can take.

  2. 02

    Test on a scrap

    Colour looks different on every leather, so try it on an offcut of the same piece first.

  3. 03

    Build up thin coats

    Several thin coats give deeper, more even colour than one heavy one.

  4. 04

    Seal it

    Finish with a top coat such as Resolene to lock in the colour and reduce rub-off.

Questions

Questions, answered.

All FAQs
Dye or paint: which do I need?

Dyes soak into the leather for deep, natural colour and work best on vegetable-tanned leather. Acrylic paints sit on the surface and can cover most leathers once the finish has been removed with a deglazer. Not sure? Email info@lonsdaleleather.com or call 604.873.6556.

Can you ship paint and glue in winter?

Water-based products like edge paint, acrylic paint and some adhesives can freeze and break in transit in cold weather. They're marked with a cold weather notice. If you're near Vancouver, order online with in-store pickup. Items with the notice that are damaged in transit aren't refunded.

Can everything ship outside Canada?

We ship worldwide, but a few products can't leave Canada, including Roma-colour and Fiebing's dyes. Those products say so beside Add to cart.

Which thread should I use?

Use thicker thread for heavier leather and wider stitch spacing, and finer thread for small goods. Our FORZA and Ritza threads list the harness and glover needle sizes that suit them. Tell us what you're making and we'll help you choose.

What if a product is faulty?

Anything faulty due to a manufacturing defect will be replaced. We stand behind everything we sell, so if you're unhappy, get in touch and we'll do our best to put it right.

What are your shipping options?

Canadian orders of $100 or more qualify for $16 flat-rate expedited shipping, and orders of $300 or more ship free within Canada (excluding Techsew machines). US orders ship for a flat $75 USD, including all duties and fees. International rates are calculated at checkout.

How long will my order take?

In-store pickup orders are usually ready within 1–2 business days. Shipped orders generally go out within 1–4 business days. We don't ship on weekends or holidays, and sale periods can take longer.

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