Hi all,I am Mike from downunder,I have been trying numerous dyes and methods to avoid ugly blotches and patches when dyeing veg_tan leather,I tried mineral based dyes and did not like the smell of those ones or the way they dry out the leather,then I tryed a few water based dyes and found some of those rub off too easy,but now i have managed to find a local made oil based dye that is actually water based and its very good,So far I have learnt that most dyes straight out of bottle are just too concentrated and that does make the patchiness much worst,I thin out my water based oil dyes with water and put the dye on with an old flannel sheet and dampen the rag first,one light coat then rub off excess,you will never get everything perfect but you just learn to make things with a light patina,and its that patina that people like,cheers
