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I just received my first orders of drum dyed veg tan leather. Any suggestions on casing for stamping and possibly carving. I usually wet the leather and then wait until it almost returns to normal color, but black doesn't change at all when wet??

I suppose I could case over night but I am trying to speed up production using drum dyed.

Thanks!

Bob

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Will drum dyed leather absorb water?

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A moisture meter might help you.

http://www.amazon.com/General-Tools-Instruments-MMD4E-Moisture/dp/B00275F5O2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397350946&sr=8-1&keywords=moisture+meter

Once you get the level that works the best you can always duplicate it with the meter.

I'm not certain it will work but it might.

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I have considered a moisture meter but I would have thought if it worked, everyone would be using it?

Thanks!

Bob

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Will drum dyed leather absorb water?

Yes indeed. Just about the same as undyed veg tan..

Cya!

Bob

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