rjwsr Report post Posted July 16, 2014 Hi all, I dyed a bracelet/wrist band for someone and the dye is bleeding onto their wrist! I used Fiebing's light brown leather dye (smells like alcohol based but doesn't say) and sealed with 2 coats of Tandy Eco Flow super sheen. Sure would appreciate any advice. Thanks, Raymond Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chief31794 Report post Posted July 16, 2014 A couple of suggestions; 1. I would use a dye like Feibings or Angelus, I prefer Feibings but both are much better than Tandy dyes. 2. Use a sealer like Clear Lac instead of Super Sheen. It is much better for preventing this type of thing. 3 Dye the top side only, keep the inside (flesh) undyed, hard to seal flesh side, not impossible but harder. Let Dye dry at least 12 hours. 4. Make sure you buff the item until your arms hurt after dying and before sealing. 5. Seal with two coats of Clear Lac with a drying time of at least 4 hours between them, buffing between the coats and after the last coat. That should minimize dye bleed. Just suggestions, I'm sure other people will have great ideas as well. Chief Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjwsr Report post Posted July 16, 2014 Thank you Chief for the quick response, I will try your suggestions. Raymond Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
