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How to dye using Fiebings or Eco-Flo

There are several steps you must follow to get a good even finish.

1) DEGLAZING - Stripping off the old finish so that the surface can absorb the new dye.

2) CONDITIONING - Applying a conditioner to make the leather softer and more plyable, also helps to preserve the leather and nourish it.

3) DYEPREP - Cleans the surface leather to absorb the dye more readily.

3) DYING - Obviously applying the colour, for large areas I recommend either an airbrush or one of the preval disposable air brushes as it gives a more even colour.

4) FINISH - This locks in the colour and stops it from running/seeping into clothes. There are several types available depending on what you want, for a high gloss there is Supersheen, the fiebings spray contains a wax that helps to waterproof the whole or a satin sheen for less of a gloss.

Buying Leather

Leather is a natural product and as such the hide may have small holes and or marks. Some may even have a branding mark stamped into the skin.