anester05 Report post Posted February 6, 2012 My sister has a very old bridal she needs repaired. It needs to be dyed black. I have leather thick enough but should I use an oil dye or a alcohol based dye? Her horse is mostly white around face and head so she needs something that won't bleed. Should I use one of the earlier dyes and then dunk the strips in a sheen finish? Will the normal Tandy finishes be good for outside tack? Should I dip dye the strips of leather or will applying the dye with a dauber work? thanks for any help Adam Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveh Report post Posted February 7, 2012 Feibings pro oil dye is alchol based. dip dyeing will get complete dye penatration. test your tannage for color fastness. I would finsh with neatsfoot oil and saddle soap if is a working bridle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anester05 Report post Posted February 7, 2012 I normally put neatsfoot oil on before I dye, should I still do this? If I just use neatsfoot oil and saddle soap will the color bead on the horse? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
