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  1. 20benji

    Airbrushing Leather (Buying An Airbrush) 1 2 3 4 8

    by 20benji

    I'm looking to buy an airbrush for single color sprays onto leather. The one airbrush that seems to be the best fit for my work (cuffs, belts, and other small items) is the Thayer & Chandler T89K Omni 4000 http://goo.gl/MCGpT. With this I plan on using fiebings leather dye http://goo.gl/K59Ut. If someone can confirm this as the correct choice or point me in the right direction that would be great. Cheers, Benji.

    AEBL
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  3. MyuFoxy

    Deglazing and thinning dyes with alcohols

    by MyuFoxy

    Has anyone compared denatured alcohol and isopropyl alcohol for thinning dyes and deglazing/surface prep? I am almost out of isopropyl alcohol and before I get more, am I missing out by not using denatured alcohol? Is it worth switching to something that has been intentionally made toxic and a little more inconvenient to get (for my situation) over isopropyl alcohol?

    MyuFoxy
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  4. Dwight

    Dye Reducer

    by Dwight

    I have always used Feibings dye reducer with my dyes . . . But if I had to do a small batch . . . trying for a custom color . . . I don't want to open a new bottle. What would be a good substitute for diluting only Feibings dyes? I don't use anything else. Thanks for any help you can send my way. May God bless, Dwight

    AEBL
    Last reply by AEBL,
  5. jeremyqmartin

    How Important Is "deglazing" After Handling Leather Before Dyeing 1 2

    by jeremyqmartin
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    Is it critical to use a "deglazer" on leather before I begin dying/finishing if I've handled it a lot with my bare hands? If I don't, will it cause inconsistencies in the final appearance or something?

    Robski
    Last reply by Robski,
  6. Chris777

    I’m doing dyeing wrong? 1 2

    by Chris777

    I’m working on my first project, which is a simple bookmark. I’m using 4/6 veg tan leather. The issue is with the dyeing. The first image (lighter color) was done using a wool dauber. It’s uneven because I had to go over some areas that didn’t get into the stamping. The darker one was an attempt at submersing in the dye and it looks horrible and worse, it’s really stiff. Do you have any suggestions, I’m really disappointed.

    Cumberland Highpower
    Last reply by Cumberland Highpower,
  7. SR71

    How do I keep the edges of my projects looking natural with top dyed leather

    by SR71

    Hi there, I'm trying to find a very consistent method of keeping the edges of my dyed projects natural without the top dye showing through on the edge. I have done it properly (See the leather project at the bottom of the pic) but to do this I need very specific edge beveler that becomes dull quick and is so tricky to sharpen that I cannot use it. I'm wondering if theres any tips to make this process less of a hassle and much more consistent with any edge beveler. Many thanks!

    Northmount
    Last reply by Northmount,
  8. tanda4

    Any Tips? Fiebings Royal Blue 1 2

    by tanda4

    Do you have any tips for getting acceptable results with Fiebing's Pro Oil Dye in Royal Blue? Everything I do ends up so dark. My last attempt was a 50/50 dilution and not only was it still dark, it didn't penetrate well.

    Scoutmom103
    Last reply by Scoutmom103,
  9. Yukonrookie

    What type air filter for spraying alcohol/oil dyes

    by Yukonrookie

    I got a question to you guys and gals out there that use an airbrush. What type filter do yous all use? I’m using mostly Fiebing Pro dye and Angelus Alcohol dye. I read that for solvent based dyes one should wear at least an A1, but there is acetone in some of them so I thought I best ask here. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

    Yukonrookie
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  10. Mujician

    Neatsfoot oil, and Mink oil

    by Mujician

    In my learning about leather, I have come across people talking about neatsfoot oil as a way of softening leather. Although I was a bit confused when I saw a thread in which someone wrote he uses neatsfoot which stops the leather from getting too soft. Anyway - when tooling and dying veg tan leather, it seems to go quite tough and rigid. My question is: can I use neatsfoot oil when working with dyed veg tan leather, or is it purely to use on plain veg tan leather? At what stage in the process of casing, tooling, dying, and finishing the leather item can I apply neatsfoot? Am I right in thinking that mink oil is a waterproofing finish to apply when everything else is done…

    Kelly144
    Last reply by Kelly144,
  11. kgolden

    Conditioner after Eco Flo All in One?

    by kgolden

    I have just dyed a purse with All in One. Before dyeing I conditioned it with Fiebing's Leather Balm with Atom Wax, but now I think I didn't condition enough. Can I re-condition after it dries? Do I repeat the Leather Balm? I also have their Saddle Oil with silicone and lanolin, and some liquid mink oil. Advice would be very appreciated.

    kgolden
    Last reply by kgolden,
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