This is a test piece I dyed with Eco-Flo chestnut hi-lite color stain.
Basically, ya just wipe it on, making sure to get it into all the details, then wipe off the excess. Then a coat of Tan-Kote to protect it and add a little shine.
This was dyed with Fiebings saddle tan professional oil dye. Allowed to dry a coupla days. I applied a thing coat of Neatsfoot. Let that sit for another coupla days. Then it was buffed, given a thin coat of Tan Kote, then the final finish was buffed out.
Second one I made for the same person. He liked the first one so much he wanted another one.
Double snaps for added security. It's used for tracking black bear in the wilds of Maine.
I used beige thread. I thought it went well with the brown leather.
My gratuitous edge shot's a little blurry. But y'all have seen my edges before.
My take on hand stitching.
I've got some leatherworking videos on my YouTube Channel.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOM3hbruUKHov9kquIxXKlA/videos
If you'd like to check it out.
Just finished this one. It's dyed with a mix of Fiebings Professional oil dye. I used Saddle Tan and Chocolate mixed to get just the right shade of brown.