Re: [BKARTS] Dying Leather

[David Lanning <dl@xxxxxxxxx>]

Dear Esther,

You may wish to look at our water soluble powder dyes.  The finish does not 
tend to dry out the leather in the same way as many spirit dyes.  The dyes 
we sell are the same we use in our own leather manufacture and we believe 
obtain the best results in look and colour longevity and stability.

We sell the dye from our online catalogue and invite you to have a look at 
the relevant page at:

http://www.hewit.com/acatalog/Miscellaneous.html

We would also recommend that when purchasing our leather dyes, you also 
consider purchasing a new product, Dye-Fix (listed below the Dye on the 
afore mentioned page).


kind regards,

David


David Lanning
J. Hewit & Sons Ltd.
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Esther Kibby" <ekibby@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <BOOK_ARTS-L@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2006 1:23 PM
Subject: Dying Leather


> I am working with a natural calf skin - a very smooth grain. Can anyone 
> tell me of a product that is good in dying leather without the stiffness?
> I am unsatisfied with the experiments I have done with Tandy leather dye? 
> The leather is stiff and hard to work. I also wonder about what effect 
> dyes have on leather long term. I would like to find a dye that was 
> vegetable based. Any clues?
>
>
>
> Esther Kibby, MFA, Professor/Designer
> Interactive Media Design
> Graphic Design
> Book Arts
> Art Institute of Dallas
> voice: 214.692.8080
> email: ekibby@xxxxxxxxxx
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