TransTint Liquid Dyes Store


Please Note: TransTints was purchased by General Finishes this November 2025. They are manufacturing all of your favorite colors except for the following which can still be purchased through Homestead below. To order 2 oz., and 16 oz., sizes made by General use the following links

 

  •  Buy all TransTint 2 oz. and 16 oz. sizes  here  – use search bar to find color. (except for colors below that are discontinued)  

 

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Homestead’s TransTint® Dyes are a solution of metal-complex dyes in a special solvent that offers the finisher many unique options in applying the colors. Sold in 2 fl. oz., 8 fl. oz., 16 fl. oz., 32 fl. oz. plastic bottles.

“TransTint Dyes are superior…and the colors are gorgeous.”
Chris Minick — Fine Woodworking Magazine

TO USE AS A DYE STAIN – Mix with tap or distilled water for an economical, non-flammable stain. OR mix with alcohol for a fast-drying, non-grain raising stain. No waiting or straining is necessary because the dye is pre-dissolved.

Suggested mix ratio is 2 oz. dye per 1/2 gallon solvent (increase or decrease ratio to suit need). Dye solutions can be applied by brush, rag, spray, or sponge. When using a water-reduced dye, a pre-grain raising is advisable — apply the dye with an abrasive pad like maroon Mirlon.

TO USE AS A FINISH TONER – One of TransTint Dyes most unique features is their compatibility with a wide range of finishing mediums. Simply add the dye concentrate directly to shellac, water-base finishes, solvent lacquers, and catalyzed varnish or lacquers. Add any amount up to 1 oz. per quart. All 19 dye colors (10 wood tones & 9 accent colors) are intermixable to produce custom shades.

Technical Data Sheet for using TransTints in Lutherie –  TransTint for Luthiers Instructions 

Technical Data Sheet for using TransTints in Woodworking  – TransTint Technical Data Sheet

 

 

SAFETY: Under CPSC regulations, our liquid dyes are NOT suitable for Food Preparation items (cutting boards), children’s and infant furniture and Toys.

NOTE: When using any dye or colorant, we highly recommend testing your colors first on scraps or cut-offs along with your selected top coat before applying to your projects. TransTint Dyes are not for exterior use.

 

 

IMG_5405#TTKIT -TransTint Dye Master Starter Sample Kit – 250.00
(Includes #6001 Honey Amber, #6003 Reddish Brown, #6004 Medium Brown, #6005 Dark Walnut, #6006 Dark Mission Brown, #6008 Brown Mahogany, #6009 Dark Vintage Maple, #6020 Lemon Yellow, #6021 Bright Red, #6022 Blue, #6028 Green & #6023 Black)
Bottles may also have minor staining from our production process, this is why they are discounted.

Limited Stock!


TransTint® Dye Discontinued by General Finishes (Limited to stock on hand)

NOTE: Due to variances in color monitors, colors shown are approximations only.

Order From Drop Down Menus Below (Aqua, Violet, Navy Blue, Perfect Red)


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#6035 Aqua – You asked for this color. Like a South Sea color!

Note: Aqua is formulated to be a “pastel” color. For deeper shades you may have to double the dye mixture from what is printed on the bottle. Example – 1 oz dye to 1 pint solvent

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#6036 Violet – Another color you asked for. Redder than #6026 Purple and a bit more pastel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#6037 – Navy Blue. A really neat Grey-Blue.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

#6038 Perfect Red – In dyes, reds can be overly orange (like Bright Red #6021) or blue (like Bordeaux #6027). This one is well – Perfect!

 

 

 

 

 

The Following Colors are only available in 16 oz size. Use the link to go to the PayPal Page to purchase

 


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