Blue dye problem

[alpha2]

I haven't tried it, but with some paints, an under coat of white will lighten the top coat. 

[Rich1]

I will try sometime on my own stuff and see before I put out to friend or customer. Thanks

[Rich1]

I tried a white wash on small piece and put the dye over, wow it really lightened it up. I punched hole in and put on my key chain to give it a time test. I will let you know after a month or so how it's wearing, maybe that will be long enough.

 

 

 

[Gabriel Rasa]

Seconding your last comment -- yes, definitely something to experiment with would be mixing your dye with a dense white pigment (like a gesso) because that will absolutely "brighten" the color, hopefully without resulting in a cracked surface like paint often does on leather. I wouldn't do a full, direct coat of gesso, I feel like that's too likely to crack, but I've mixed it with dyes in varying degrees and been pleased with the results.

[Rich1]

I showed my sample to customer and he wanted to take the risk. Lighter blue is after. Thanks for everyone's help. I hope this also helps someone else.