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Eco-Flo® Hi-Lite Color Stain

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$5.1 $6.99 In stock

Category: Supplies

Unlock the beauty of your leatherwork with Tandy Leather Eco-Flo Hi-Lite Color Stain, specially formulated to enhance carved, stamped, and embossed details on vegetable-tanned leather. This easy-to-apply stain settles into recessed tooling to create rich contrast and highlight craftsmanship with exceptional depth and dimension. Ideal for belts, wallets, holsters, notebook covers, sheaths, bags, saddlery, decorative panels, and custom leather goods, it delivers professional-looking results for both beginners and experienced leatherworkers. The low V.O.C. stain is perfect for leather carving, stamping, embossing, and decorative finishing. It adds the depth and character needed to make handcrafted projects stand out.

Specifications

  • Capacity: 4.4 fl. oz. (130.12 mL)

Directions

  • Shake well before use.
  • Transfer a liberal amount of Hi-Lite to a slightly damp sponge, soft cloth or piece of sheep wool.
  • Apply to leather, quickly rubbing in a circular motion until color is even across project and all cuts and impressions are full.
  • Remove excess Hi-Lite immediately with a clean, slightly damp sponge, soft cloth or piece of sheep wool.
  • Allow to dry completely, then buff to a mellow gloss.
  • A second coat may be applied for a slightly darker shade. Add as many coats of Hi-Lite Color Stain as necessary to achieve the color desired.
  • Allow each coat to dry completely before reapplying.
  • Apply a light coat or two of Super Shene, Satin Shene or Carnauba Crème for a final seal. Allow to dry completely between coats. (Some finishes may pick-up a small amount of color.)
  • Clean up with soap and water.
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Customer Reviews (4.4 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Timothy C. ★★★★★

The way this stain settles into the carved grooves is honestly stunning—it highlights every detail without pooling in the background. I applied it with a sponge and the color came out even and rich on my vegetable-tanned project. Exactly what I needed for my embossed pieces.

Daniel ★★★★★

I've been fighting with other stains that sit on the surface, but this one actually sinks into the tooling and makes the depth pop like crazy. Wiped it on a carved floral piece and the shadows just came alive. My go-to from now on.

Hannah Y. ★★★★★

The way this stain brings out the carved details on my belt pouch is incredible—it settles perfectly into the deeper cuts without muddying the surface. I only needed one thin coat to get that rich, even color I was after.