Dyeing Suede

I need some help dyeing suede, please.

The suede piece is 12” round; it’s the base for a DND dice bag.

Over the past week, I’ve used a whole bottle of red Fiebing’s Suede Dye to dye both sides of the suede red. (The original suede color was light tan.) I deglazed before I started dyeing. I let each layer dry 24 hours before applying the next.

I’ve applied 3 layers of dye. I would call the color now “light red.” I wasn’t going for light red. I was going for a vibrant red.

So now I need to make a decision (because I’m not buying any more suede dye). I have 7 other colors of suede dye: yellow, orange, mahogany, green, blue, aqua, and purple. What’s the best choice:

1. Add a layer of mahogany and call it a day?

2. Go with a layer of purple and call it a day?

3. Another option.

In general, I have been unhappy with my dyeing experience with Fiebing’s Suede Dye. A couple of months ago, I tried to dye a piece of this suede black; I used an entire bottle and only got to dark gray.

I’d like to know others’ experience with this particular dye.

It’s entirely possible that it’s this particular piece of suede that’s the problem. If I hear others having success with this dye, then I’ll try different sued.

Thanks for your help!