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How to keep Fiebing's dark brown from bleeding

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I just completed this holster, and am very happy with it:

http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=6071

The issue is, this time I used Fiebing's dark brown dye, then sprayed it with "Expert's Choice" all weather all pupose protector (for shoes, boots, etc).

I noticed that if I wipe the holster down with a wet cloth, the dye bleeds onto the rag (especially the edges as you may think).

What should I do to seal or set the dye so that it won't bleed? The inside of the holster needs to be sealed as well. Should I try another coat of the sealer? I don't want dye to get onto clothing/belts when wearing this holster in the rain.

BTW: The black holster I did (Fiebing's as well) does not seem to have this issue...

Thanks!

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No one will ever mistake me for an expert on dyes. However, I did pay some attention to Chuck Burrows' video on sheath making. According to Chuck, you have to wipe down the leather after it dries because there will be particles of dye (that were once suspended in solution) on the surface. Failing to do that will result in the 'bleeding' problem you have.

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