mikbau Report post Posted July 11, 2013 Hello all Wasn't really sure where this one might fit in terms of forum categories. I've put together a few small prototype items - briefcase/messenger bag, small purses/bags...I have several friends to either own clothing shops, or know people who do - all of whom are very interested in getting a couple pieces in their shop. For those of you who are cranking items out for sale...how many of you dye your own items, and how many have been able to consistently find sources of leather that are dyed the way/color you want while also being the quality of leather you are after? I'm asking because some of the Hermann Oak small pieces from Springfield would really fit the bill for some of my items - especially some of the prototypes. Thanks in advance for your thoughts and input Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jwalker Report post Posted July 12, 2013 i dye all of my own Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyberthrasher Report post Posted July 12, 2013 If you're tooling, you'll want to just dye your own stuff. But, if you're putting out stuff that's solid color (like a brown belt or something) then there are lots of choices out there. Hermann Oak is a great choice and should be pretty consistent in the upper grades. I just suggest you stay away from any "craft" grade since it's bottom run. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
