Angelus Dye Pen Applicator
The Angelus dye pen is perfect when fine details are needed. There are two types, the Chisel Liner and Pen Liner.
Dye pen comes with instructions on how to fill and use.
Remember: Will NOT work with Angelus Paint!
Angelus Dye Pen Applicator
Chisel Liner
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$16 expedited shipping
On Canadian orders of $100 or more. Free from $300 (excl. Techsew machines).
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Pick up in store
76 W 6th Ave, Vancouver. Usually ready in 1–2 business days.
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We stand behind it
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Questions?
Email info@
lonsdaleleather.com or call 604.873.6556.
In the workshop
Where it fits.
Most leather projects move through the same few steps. This one is for colouring.
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Prep
Deglazers and fillers that ready the surface so colour and glue can take.
Prep and care -
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Colour
Dyes that soak into the leather and acrylic paints that sit on top.
Dyes -
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Glue
Contact cements, water-based adhesives, primers and thinners.
Adhesives -
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Stitch
Waxed thread, sinew and beeswax for hand stitching, and bonded nylon for machines.
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Edges
Edge paint, burnishing gum and tragacanth for smooth, sealed edges.
Edge finishing -
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Finish
Top coats, sheens and finishers that seal colour and add protection.
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Care
Balms, oils, conditioners and cleaners that keep finished leather supple.
Leather care
Technique
Even colour.
A few habits make the difference between deep, even colour and a patchy finish.
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Prep the surface
Wipe on a deglazer to lift factory finishes and oils so the colour can take.
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Test on a scrap
Colour looks different on every leather, so try it on an offcut of the same piece first.
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Build up thin coats
Several thin coats give deeper, more even colour than one heavy one.
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Seal it
Finish with a top coat such as Resolene to lock in the colour and reduce rub-off.
Who makes it
Angelus
Angelus acrylic leather paints are water-based and won't crack or peel when the leather is prepped and the paint applied properly.
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.