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CrotalusCo

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  1. I am new so go easy on me. This is my first holster, wet forming and even hand stitching. I have made a cuff, a key fob and this is leather project #3 But in all seriousness I would like to hear feedback, tips tricks and suggestions. There is an indention mark as i used a clamp to hold the form, some defects in the finishing and the stitching needs work. Does anyone see anything else?
  2. I am brand new and have made a few test runs that didnt turn out as expected. After reading here I have found some of my errors and have some questions. I have bought a few different dyes. My first few pieces i used cotton rags but have picked up a few wool daubers. Eco flo dye in multiple colors "after reading i have found to be a mistake" Eco Flo Gel antique dye Eco flo super shene Eco Flo Gum Tragacanth Fiebing's usmc black 1) I have noticed in many of the postings here it is recommended to oil the leather first. Is this right? Do i do this on both tooled and untooled veg tan? Olive oil works is anything better? 2) Many mention to buff after the dye coat. Am I to do this right after applying the color or after the color has dried? 3) After color i have given a coat of the super shene however once i flexed or bent the leather it cracked through the color and the shene. Am I supposed to oil or wax afterwords or is that just the nature of the shene? 4) Should i be burnishing and Gum the edges before or after the coloring process? 5) What finishing process will work well if i only want to brighten the colors where the need for a shine takes a backseat to good deep color, yet maintain the softness and flexibility of the leather? Thank you much Dan
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