Guide complet sur la teinture du cuir. Vidéos & aérographe
Discover in this guide how to dye leather: we present the different dye families, the different application methods including the use of the airbrush... Leather dyeing will no longer have any questions for you!

Leather dyeing is one of the 3 pillars of leather work with embossing and saddle stitch sewing (do not hesitate to see the respective guides) . Many questions arise when you want to dye your vegetable-tanned leather pieces for the first time. With the help of our trainer Anthony Hervy (Nocam leather), we have tried to answer all your questions in this guide with 2 videos (leather dyeing and airbrush dyeing).

WHAT TYPE OF LEATHER CAN YOU DYE?

We advise you to select natural vegetable tanned leather. It is possible to dye mineral vegetable tanned leather (chrome tanning) with an airbrush but it is necessary to remove the finishes with a stripper (e.g. Deglazer from Fiebing's) and the final color remains uncertain.



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WHY DO WE SAY “DYE” AND NOT “DYE” LEATHER?

To dye leather is to impregnate something with a color: to give it a coloring different from the original one.
To tint is to uniformly cover something with a light coloring: to give it a tint.

HOW TO RESTORE OR RENOVATE A JACKET, AN ARMCHAIR, A JACKET, A LEATHER BAG?

Please note , this guide does not concern the recoloring/renovation of leather but the dyeing of natural vegetable tanned leather. Using a balm or grease is ideal for maintaining, shining and renovating leather. To recolor the leather, you can choose a Juvacuir recolorant from the Saphir range. The recolorant allows you to repigment leather with a similar shade.
VIEW THE RECOLORANTS >

 

BEFORE/AFTER RECOLORING: recolor leather

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LEATHER PAINT AND DYE?

Unlike a dye which impregnates the leather, acrylic paint remains on the surface and is deposited on the leather. Paint (Angelus, Cova Color, etc.) is mainly used to highlight designs or patterns (moulds or modeling).
VIEW LEATHER PAINTS >

Water-based paint is a paint mixing acrylic (color) with water as a solvent.

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EXAMPLES OF CREATIONS WITH THE USE OF LEATHER PAINTS:

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*Edge or edge-dyed finishes are also acrylic finishes (they do not penetrate the leather but remain on the surface). Generally called edge dyes, they are in fact “edge paints” ( misnomer ).
SEE THE GUIDE ON WORKING SLICES >

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT DYE FAMILIES?

There are three main families of dyes: aqueous (water), alcohol and oil-based dyes . All dyes are composed of pigments and a liquid that can be called “transit” or transport.
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WATER-BASED LEATHER DYES

Water-based dyes are ideal for beginners because they do not dry quickly (greasier dyes): which limits the risk of marks on the leather. The coloring is less vivid than an alcohol-based dye and their lifespan is shorter (but they are more economical).
These dyes are more in line with respect for the environment and health. If you want a less concentrated leather color, it is easier to dilute them with water.

  • Deco Cuir and Eco-Flo water-based dyes are entry-level dyes.
  • Eco-Flo 2 in 1 Water-Based Leather Dye tints and protects leather , all combined in one product.
  • WATERSTAIN water-based stain has more coverage than Eco Flo 2 in 1. It is a high-end stain composed of a mixture of natural and synthetic waxes, dyes and binders with high penetration power. . It will not rub off and is easy to apply.
  • Fiebing's Leather Colors institutional stain is the professional water-based stain from the Fiebing's brand (originally created for hospitals and schools).

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