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Thank you every one I'll try both on some small bagsI just made and see where we are at.There is some amazing work in the gallery here. I may have to try my hand at stamping and tooling , as if I don't have enough hobbys. $4.95 for 4oz from macphersonleather.com---- that's just my speed for "trying it out" Is there any recommendations on who to buy from on a starter kit ( swivel knife,basic stamp, backgrounds,edging) so if the better half don't like the banging around in the house I won't feel bad when I keep the tools out in the shed . How about the best wish book to see what tools I should be wanting or should make...? much appreciated again , now back to waiting for bambis grandpa to show his shoulder just right . Critter

Airbrush .... yes I was making it harder then it needed to be. I thought there was a special dye the leeched out or somthing or maybe I had to use five colors to do it . The wallnut hulls , if let sit will get darker and darker I was thinking dip less and less every few days and the last day boil the dye and add steel wool to make it almost black. There is a cheap air brush kit w/ propellant for under 20 bucks on ebay.What dyes should I be looking to be used on a tanned deer hide? If I practice on cardboard or cloth will it give me an idea of how they will run or do they even leech out from where you put them ? Your help is very much appreciated I was just thinking wrong way around the whole project. Thank You. Critter

I'm a bow maker and do a little leather work , Very little. and I've got a friend that wants me to help dye his quiver , just a store bought job we wrapped in gold buck skin and cut the excess in fringe . He seen a picture and wants to get the same look but with out a lot of trial and error or damage to the hide he's already bought. I've heard putting it in the microwave, Easy-off oven cleaner! , and bacon grease mixed with dirt ... I just thought I'd ask here before going my way.I'm thinking Walnut hull dye, repeat dipping of the edge till we get the correct tint then wax/oil . I know some one knows the correct way to make the look with out shortening the life of the leather. And I did ask the maker of these projects in the pictures but she just said "sounds like your on the right track, peace " I'll go back to my reading now . seems like a nice group with lot of knowledge here. Thanks for any help. Critter