CWizard

So, you use the pils before and after dying? Do you deglaze the leather before oiling? Thanks

Hello. I am new to the forum. I haven't done any leather work in quite a few years. I tried selling holsters and only sold one. I ended up making items for friends. I was looking at some custom leather shops because I was looking for a holster for a Colt Diamondback which has been out of production for many years. The prices were out of sight so I was thinking of making my own again. I have been reading the posts and didn't see an answer to my question. I was dying holsters after I sewed them because the dye, especially black dye, made the leather so stiff. Even applying neetsfoot didn't do much to bring back any flexibility. From reading, oil dyes don't make the leather as stiff, but I feel I must be missing a step. My items have been servieable, but could be better.