TarikGarro

Thanks for the great feedback I really Appreciate it!! Now I have one last question, if I choose to use paints at all do you think itll cause an issue with the heat treatments? Cracking etc? I was thinking of using Arylics but Im not sure.

Thanks For the Input - the specific dye I have is Black with Finisher will this cause issues? LOL - thats great, Im making a Prop piece for a friend, they are asking for a Paddle for a Cosplay costume they are putting together. I dont think itll be used in any impact fashion but none the less Id still like it to be hardened and proper.

So I have a small Project I want to do, where I plan to harden the leather, however I have a few concerns, the particular piece im working on is rather flimsy so I plan on using Wax hardening to stiffen and make the piece hard. Now my question is this Since im using wax (the technique is to dry bake the leather then use a paint brush and melted wax repeatedly till it stops absorbing the wax) if I do this Should I Dye the leather first and if so will the wax still absorb into the piece? Or is there something else I have to do in order to dye and harden the piece? Sorry its been a long day my thoughts are all over..