water based dyes

[DJole]

If you live in California,  you may be able to locally source some non-water-based dyes if you are close to Santa Fe Springs. The Angelus compay is based there. 
Address:
Angelus Direct 
12060 Florence Ave. 
Santa Fe Springs CA 90670 
U.S.A.
Website:
https://angelusdirect.com/collections/angelus-dye-1

[howlback]

On 2/14/2018 at 2:01 PM, YinTx said:

 

I should clarify.  I used Tan EcoFlow Waterstain, without thinning.  With success I think.  I oiled it with pure neetsfoot oil after it dried, then a day after that, applied Aussie, both on the grain side.  Oil takes more time to go in.  I have oiled it before dye in the past, seemed to work ok as well.  Didn't have tight bends, but stitching holes seemed ok.  Yes to dampening the leather before applying dye.

YMMV it seems.

YinTx

Have you had any bad reactions when spraying the waterstain? It says not to because it contains isothiazolinones. Some of the older labels don’t mention them but it still says not to spray. Just looking out.

[YinTx]

I've never sprayed them, didn't seem appropriate to spray considering I needed to rub it  in to get the nice color and even coat.  I've heard of others spray applying them, kind of baffled me.  But hey, if it works for them, right?  I think thats to whole point, work it until you figure out what works for you.  Nice to know about the isothiazolinones.  Was not aware.

YinTx

[howlback]

1 hour ago, YinTx said:

I've never sprayed them, didn't seem appropriate to spray considering I needed to rub it  in to get the nice color and even coat.  I've heard of others spray applying them, kind of baffled me.  But hey, if it works for them, right?  I think thats to whole point, work it until you figure out what works for you.  Nice to know about the isothiazolinones.  Was not aware.

YinTx

I’d recommend getting a Saftey Data Sheet for all the products you use.

[YinTx]

1 hour ago, howlback said:

I’d recommend getting a Saftey Data Sheet for all the products you use.

You are right.  I have the SDS for most of my products, but didn't for those.  Or the Fiebing's Glycerin bar, come to think of it... task for the evening!

YinTx

[Batman49]

Did you clean the surface with alcohol? there maybe some body oils or other substances on the surface which causes you problem. Try cleaning the surface with rubbing alcohol on a scrap piece then dye it.