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Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Buying Leather Dye in Canada and The United States

By Salvador Paez


Leather is a fabric that can last for generations. It is extremely durable and, as long as it is properly cared for, can withstand extreme conditions. Leather couches and jackets are extremely popular to purchase, but after 10 or 15 years, even the nicest of leather items can look a little downtrodden and worn. If your leather is looking this way, you might want to think about dying it.

The dyeing itself is no problem at all, especially when you get the hang of it.The trickier part that most people face is buying the dye itself. Getting your day in Canada can get you your product for a slightly cheaper price than when you get it in the US. So it's best to check for prices on both sides when you're looking for any kind of dye.

After you've decided on what place has the more convenient prices for you, it's time to move on to the leather dye itself! Be careful and keep in mind that some dye will not work on certain fabrics and that shades bought from other places, like Canada may not have the same colors as those you're used to in America. If Canada is your leather dye destination, it pays to make sure that the dye and the object you're dyeing match perfectly.

If you decide that Canadian dye is more of your thing and you live near the border, it's always the best option to come over and take some samples of the dye home for testing. Take note that if you're looking for a darker shade for your product, it is the wisest choice to dye it gradually. For example before dyeing white into black, first dye it green, then blue, and the finally black for the best dyeing results.

If for some reason you skip this step, your leather could come out alright but many pieces of leather usually come out with a color that is lighter that you intend it to be. If you want to fix this, clean your leather product and then gradually darken it. In this way, you'll be sure that you get the color you want.

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