Dyeing with water-based dyes (Craftsha)

[djmc5678]

I just started getting into dyeing and I'm using a Craftsha water-based dye. I used the dye straight without diluting it. Put a good coat on. Dried it. Put neatsfoot on and noticed how dark it was. 

When using water-based dye, is there a rule of thumb for diluting, eg. 2-1, 3-1? Yes I plan to experiment to see what works best but was hoping to get opinions of others who have been doing this much longer. Thanks.

 

[DpMaquilon]

The only thing to do is to try different mixes there isn't a right or wrong just depends on what color you want I usually dilute at least 50/50 and that seems like a good place to start

[TxLeather]

The rule of thumb is simple: do not use water-based dye.

:-)

[djmc5678]

24 minutes ago, TxLeather said:

The rule of thumb is simple: do not use water-based dye.

:-)

That was my next question

Oil based is preferred?  Would that solution need diluting?

Thank you all for the responses.

[TxLeather]

Yep. No dilution needed.

I use Fiebing's Professional Oil Dye.

Great product, give it a try. :-)

[bikermutt07]

Just for information purposes.....

Fiebings is phasing out the pro oil moniker. All of the dyes that say pro dye are from the same formula.

So, if you order pro oil dye and pro dye comes in the mail, no worries.

I got this from an email inquiry. 

Good luck and enjoy.

Edited November 15, 2017 by bikermutt07

[djmc5678]

Thank you for the posts! I'm in Japan so Fiebing's is hard to come by. I'll try one of the Japanese companies oil dyes.

[DpMaquilon]

If you are on mainland there is a kyoshin Elle store that sells fiebings and if you are in Okinawa I can point you in the right direction 

[Northmount]

8 minutes ago, DpMaquilon said:

If you are on mainland there is a kyoshin Elle store that sells fiebings and if you are in Okinawa I can point you in the right direction 

djmc5678's IP address resolves to this location if it helps any: 

softbank060091103200.bbtec.net  Nishinomiya, Hyōgo, 662-0933, Japan

Tom

[alpha2]

Not generally related to dye issues, but neatsfoot oil will darken leather. Whether or not it applies to your situation I couldn't say.

[djmc5678]

I've been experimenting with neatsfoot. Maybe it's the leather I'm using, not being top rate.

Actually I'm in Tottori now and we have no store in town that sells real supplies so everyone gets theirs online.