2 Prob With Layered Dye (Brush Application)

[stanly]

I've got my dye (spirit) thinned to about 10-20%, but wind up with darker than wanted because I have to make 3-6 passes to get the color evened out.

Trying to lighten up the coverage of red I wind up with pink. Should I be adding black to make it a darker red or maybe the compliment of tan?

[TomG]

Not sure what brand of dye you're using or what shade of Red you are trying to achieve, but I use Fiebings Oil Red. I cut it at least 50/50 with denatured Alcohol.

Try that and if possible, use a dip dye technique. You may have to play with the dilution a bit or you can do multiple dips. When I was experimenting, I used strips of leather and did single, double, triple dips etc and let dry.

And don't forget, your finish coat is gonna change the final color.

FYI, for light pink I actually use Oxblood diluted about 80% - 90%.

[stanly]

Sorry, I was having problems posting. this was 2 questions

I've got my dye (spirit) thinned to about 10-20%...Fiebing's Dye Lt. Brown

Trying to lighten up the coverage of red...Tuscan Red acrylic paint

due to irregular area(s) dipping isn't possible