Craft Sha Leathercraft Dye Quick 500ml Water Based Leather Dye Light Blue No.17

This Craft Sha Craft Dye Quick Light Blue No.17 is a water based basic leather dye designed to establish colour quickly and evenly on prepared leather. Its official Light Blue reference helps the leatherworker compare dilution tests, layered applications, and the final shade after the surface has dried.For leather colouring and staining, apply the dye with a soft bristled brush or a high density craft sponge. The liquid may be used undiluted, reduced with water to alter concentration, or combined with compatible Craft Sha dyes when preparing a custom colour mixture.Product Data:• Product type: Leathercraft dye• Product range: Dye Quick• Colour: Light Blue• Variation number: No.17• Volume: 500ml approximately 17 US fl oz• Formula: Water-based basic dye• Application methods: Soft-bristled brush or high-density craft sponge• Dilution information: Dilute with water to the desired shade• Manufacturer dilution examples: Dye to water ratios of 1:5 and 1:10• Mixing compatibility: Mixable with Craft Sha Craft Dye and other Craft Dye Quick colours• Key features: Quick and even dyeing, low odour formulation, and narrow pouring spout• Country of origin: JapanVariations (each sold separately):• No.01 Light Yellow• No.02 Yellow• No.03 Orange• No.05 Yellow Brown• No.07 Maroon Brown• No.08 Brown• No.10 Dark Brown• No.12 Red• No.13 Dark Pink• No.14 Azalea Pink• No.16 Purple• No.18 Blue• No.19 Navy Blue• No.21 Green• No.22 Dark Green• No.24 BlackFirst, dampen the whole leather surface with clean water and a sponge. Prepare the Light Blue dye in a dish at the chosen concentration, then spread it with a soft bristled brush while varying the stroke direction to avoid streaks. Leave the piece until completely dry before judging the colour or adding another coat. Apply 2 to 3 coats of Craft Sha Leather Lacquer after dyeing.Test the prepared concentration on an identical scrap before treating the main piece. Wet leather looks darker than the dried result, so wait for full drying before deciding whether the Light Blue shade needs another application. Complete the finish with the recommended leather lacquer to help reduce rubbing off or fading.Please note that leather dyes will only yield desired results on untreated and uncoloured vegetable tanned leather. Application of dyes to already dyed/coloured leather will result in discolouration and darkening of the existing leather colour, and application of dyes on treated (e.g., waxed, lacquered, oiled, etc.) leather may result in inconsistent absorption.