page_title: Leather crafting
section_title: Dyeing
hierarchical_section_title: Leather crafting / Techniques / Dyeing
context_page_description: Leather crafting or simply leathercraft is the practice of making leather into craft objects or works of art, using shaping techniques, coloring techniques or both.
context_section_description: The application of pigments carried by solvents or water into the pores of the leather. Can be applied to tooled or untooled leather, either for even coloration or to highlight certain areas. For example, application to a tooled piece can result in pooling in the background areas giving contrasts and depth.
  There are oil, alcohol, and water based leather dyes available, though it is concern among craftspeople that, due to changing environmental laws, alcohol-based dyes may soon become unavailable. There are currently water-based alternatives available, although they tend not to work as well due to poor penetration.
caption: A dyed leather carving
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