Dec 15, 2024 · Neatsfoot oil before dying generally has given me a smoother . . . more even color . . . especially with Saddle Tan. Oiling afterwards just gives the leather a bit more softness and pliability . . . at least that has been my overall experience in 20 years. Wet leather has always given me bad dye resullts . . .

Aug 19, 2016 · Usually the ratios are more like 1-2 or 1-4 dye to alcohol. These days, I try to be somewhat methodical with how I work with dyes. I write down exactly what I did to get what color on what item, and with what leather. Every hide of leather is different, so you should always want to try out whatever you're doing on a small piece first.

Nov 3, 2018 · 2. You can either soak the leather in the dye, or paint the dye onto the leather. Indigo - very powerful, so dilute and brush onto leather sparingly Walnut - soak the leather for a day or two Every other dye - soak the leather for 1 to 3 days, or brush 5 to 10 coats of dye onto leather. Allow each coat to dry before applying another coat of dye.

Mar 16, 2014 · I use cut resolene as a finish, and I heard people have had issues with water/alcohol based dyes coming off when using it. Anyways, I would like to create my own custom colors of dye, whether that requires making dyes from scratch or mixing two existing dyes. I am looking to make colors like indigo/navy, maroon/dark red, and dark green.

May 23, 2014 · I currently use Angelus Dyes and Paints and sealed with 50/50. I still get some occasional peeling of the paint at times but for the most part, it holds up well. I've been eyeballing Fiebing's products here lately and I am trying to figure out if I …

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Jun 29, 2020 · If you put together a spray gun you can blend the color into the strap and darken it gradually. There is a compressed air sprayer from Preval that attaches to a 6 ounce glass dye bottle. I bought mine from Home Depot for about $5.00. They work okay with alcohol based dyes like we use in leather work.

May 15, 2011 · What you are looking to do is done by "dry brushing" This proceedure is for "Spirit" dyes, like Fiebings leather dye. Don't try this with any oil dye,,, it won't work the same. Basically, the hi-lite color is added after the brush is dipped in the DILUTED dye,about,, & wipped on a paper towel, until there is just a small amount of dye left in ...

Nov 13, 2013 · Moved this thread to Dyes, Antiques, Stains, Glues, Waxes, Finishes and Conditioners. He is likely using oxalic acid. Mix about 1 teaspoon to a pint of water. It's very mild, like the strength of lemon juice. Dealing with leather here, not soldering metals.

Apr 7, 2012 · The oil dyes are NOT oil based - see the MSDS - they are an "improved" version of the standard spirit dyes per Fiebings. FWIW - any type of spirit based dye (many if not most contain not only alcohol, but toluene, acetone, xylene, and other toxic chemicals.)