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We are pleased to offer our own line of dyes, TRANSFAST Wood Dye Powders (sometimes generically referred to as  “aniline” dyes).

Unlike many catalogs, we do not buy bulk pre-mixed colors and repackage them.  These dyes are mixed by us to our own specifications from the finest raw materials we can purchase.  These are top quality dyes!!  NOTE: Our dyes are very concentrated and make approximately double the amount of dye solution compared to other dye brands.  All colors are compatible with each other (within their own solvent group).  Each color produces many different intensities depending on the concentration.

Dyes differ from pigmented stains (like Minwax) primarily in how they color the wood.  Dye stains are colored solutions and the coloring particles are extremely small.  They penetrate deep into the wood and color the wood fibers from within - unlike pigmented stains which leave pigment particles on the surface of the wood.  For that reason, dyes are transparent, meaning they let light into the wood and do not obscure natural wood figure and overall character.

Individual dye colors are packaged in a polyethylene jar. 

 NOTE  Dyes are not for exterior use.  While our dyes are among the most fade resistant dyes available, fading may occur over time in interior situations where they're exposed to a strong source of UV light.  In these situations, pigment stains may be a better colorant.

TRANSFAST Water-Soluble Dyes

Deep penetrating, these dyes can be used under any finish.  Because they raise the grain when applied, a pre-conditioning grain raising is advisable. Apply dyes by brush, rag, sponge or spray. One ounce dye powder yields about 2 quarts dye solution.

4 oz. and 8 oz. dry weight sizes.

 

 

To Learn More............

For a printer-friendly chart, or to see TransFast water-soluble dyes on wood samples, click here
For technical help in using TransFast water-soluble wood dyes, click here

 

Note: Homestead sells TransFast powder dyes in the bulk sizes (4 oz., 8 oz.) only. 
TransFast Water-Soluble Dyes may be purchased in a 1 oz. size from the following retailers: 

Rockler Woodworking and Hardware
1-800-279-4441 (To request a catalog or find a store near you)
www.rockler.com/

Woodcraft Supply
1-800-225-1153 (To request a catalog or find a store near you)
www.woodcraft.com/

Klingspors Woodworking Shop
1-800-228-0000 (For a catalog or a listing of stores)
www.woodworkingshop.com/

Drum Supply House
1-800-NEW DRUM
www.drumsupply.com

Guitar ReRanch
1-972-495-2074
http://www.flash.net/~guitars/

 

WOOD TONES  Water-Soluble

$26.95
- 4 oz jar

$42.50 - 8 oz jar                                     

Wood tones – All colors         

DARK CHOCOLATE BROWN EXTRA DARK WALNUT LIGHT RED MAHOGANY HONEY MAPLE

MEDIUM REDDISH BROWN

ROSEWOOD DARK RED MAHOGANY EARLY AMERICAN MAPLE

DARK REDDISH BROWN

BURNT SIENNA BROWN MAHOGANY COLONIAL MAPLE
CHERRY
(FORMERLY MEDIUM BROWN)
COLONIAL CHERRY LIGHT OAK DARK MISSION BROWN
MEDIUM WALNUT ANTIQUE CHERRY RED DARK OAK  
ANTIQUE RED WALNUT ANTIQUE CHERRY BROWN ANTIQUE PINE  

ACCENT COLORS  Water-Soluble

$31.95 - 4 oz jar
$49.50 - 8 oz jar                       

BLACK SAPPHIRE BLUE CARDINAL RED LEMON YELLOW
PURPLE BLUE SCARLET RED MEDIUM GREEN
VIOLET TURQUOISE BLUE ORANGE DARK GREEN

TRANSFAST Alcohol-Soluble Dyes   

Note: TransFast Alcohol powdered dyes are being phased out. Limited to stock on hand. Available in 2 oz or 8 oz. net volume fill size. For a current list of dyes on hand and pricing, click here.

Our alcohol-soluble colors are formulated from metal-complex dye groups and produce clean, crisp colors that do not raise the wood grain.  Do not compare these with most other alcohol dyes sold.  Our tests prove that these dyes are equal and sometimes superior in lightfastness to the water-soluble dyes above.  These alcohol dyes can be dissolved in BEKHOL (ethanol), but the best results are with SOLAR-LUX REDUCER.  Eight ounces dye (by volume, not weight) yields 6-8 quarts dye solution. 

ACCENT COLORS  Alcohol-Soluble

BLACK (SOLD OUT) LEMON YELLOW TURQUOISE BLUE
BLUE ORANGE SCARLET RED (SOLD OUT)
   

 

Note: Homestead sells TransFast powder dyes in the bulk size (8 oz.) only. 
TransFast Alcohol-Soluble Dyes may be purchased in a 2 oz. size from the following retailers: 

Highland Hardware
1-800-241-6748
www.highlandhardware.com

Guitar ReRanch
1-972-495-2074
http://www.flash.net/~guitars/

 

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