I applied it with a foam brush then went over lightly with a large brush to smooth out any air bubbles. Could it be the surface layer of the leather perhaps? I know some leathers just react differently to dyes and finishes.
I've been using acrylic resolin but I notice it cracks a bit on straps. Is atom wax better? Is one definitely better than the other or does it depend on usage of the project? I'm making a case. It doesn't have many 'moving' parts aside from a shoulder strap. Should I be thinning the resolin? Any advice and help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for the very nice comment! Your profile made me laugh. I have a leather crafting buddy that also broke his wrist. He duct taped his mallet to his wrist so he could work. Best regards,
Thanks everyone. Should be interesting when it's done. Definitely busy. =o]
Yes, I do sometimes apply dyes before I've finished all the tooling. That way I can do the coloring late at night and not disturb anyone. I just don't get close enough to where water would get on the dyes when tooling.
Beautiful work. The dye work really sets off the awesome design. But the clean craftsmanship is really what stands out. The sewing lines, overall alignment, and construction look perfect. Great job!