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Dyeing leather is an art, not a science. Variations in circumstances, textiles and imaginative touch will have a direct effect on the result. Fiebing Leather Dyes and most alcohol based dyes are liable to combined and blended in order to achieve intermediate colors and tones. In most cases the more common rules of color mixing apply. By mixing your leather dyes, it's not all important to carry so many colors, but you may reach your desirable color shade.
Dyeing leather is an art, not a science. Variations in circumstances, textiles and imaginative touch will have a direct effect on the result. Fiebing Leather Dyes and most alcohol based dyes are liable to combined and blended in order to achieve intermediate colors and tones. In most cases the more common rules of color mixing apply. By mixing your leather dyes, it's not all important to carry so many colors, but you may reach your desirable color shade. Basic examples of mixing leather dyes are: Yellow and Blue = shades of Yellow, Green and Red = shades of Red and Orange, Red and Blue = shades of deep Purple to Lavender, Purple and Red = Wine, Brown and Yellow = shades of Golden Brown and Tan, Brown and Red = Maroon shades. Do not attempt to mix Fiebing's White Leather Dye or Fiebing's Grey Leather Dye. The reason for this is white and grey are not compatible for mixing with the other dye colors. Mixing of various leather dyes will add an additional color variation to your leather craft project. It is essential to test your color mixes before dying your entire project. Fiebing's Acrylic Resolene is a thin acrylic top finish that will give your project a average shine and will permit some water resistance. It's very flexible as it can be applied as a top finish over all types of leather dressings from dyes to antiques. For Resolene is an acrylic finish, it's applied in light coats so as to not build up too much. The result is a tough but very elastic polish that ought last for years. Resolene is best applied with a damp sponge. Apply a light coat using circular motions to avoid streaks. If you apply too heavily, you may experience bubbling which will pop and form rings once dry. Allow each coat to dry completely before applying your next coat. Resolene will occasionally look blue when wet but will dry clear so do not panic. For a more delicate finish on your leather projects Leather Balm is an ideal choice. It's a particularly formulated Liquid Wax for coloring, softening and polishing articles of smooth leather. It can be buffed to a rich soft, smooth luster. Leather balm with atom wax is not a water-repellent top finish. It will protect your leather projects with a soft durable waxy finish for a natural Leather look. Edge enamel represents a very fine product for making the edges of your leather project appears polished and perfect. Most edge enamels contain a waxy compound, and after you employ the edge enamel to your project, you should strop the edges. Crafters often use a nylon edging pedal or a canvass textile for stropping belts. The best technique for dyeing and completing your leather project are hands on crafting. Study in mixing dyes, experiment with finishes and you're on your way to making fine leather products. There's real pride, achievement and satisfaction in arriving at a superior leather project. More information: Leather expert and knowledgeable Ethan O. Tanner explains the different types of Leather the process forleather finishes for your project.
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