Britkk
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Hi all, just an update - this leather still has issues and scratches very easily. I am not sure how people favor it, but for what I need, it's not doing the job. I contacted W & C and was a bit displeased that they brushed me off. I'm incredibly hesitant to spending $350 (or any amount) with them again.
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Thanks David...and All. I have tried most suggestions (just not edge kote, that stuff is just not good). and haven't had one thing stick and with any moisture the dye is off on my cloth. I'll call W & C tomorrow to try and get a refund, as it's a whole side.
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Well, I tried asking W & C and got the feeling they thought I was crazy. I am still trying things...but here's what I have run into. on edges- any application of anything - beeswax, Aussie, mop n glo, leather sheen (after beveling, burnishing, etc.) - and the tannery dye is coming off. Not even mentioning the dye i'm trying to put on myself. So, nothing is sealing the dang tannery dye in. What gives? My sticking point is moisture, if I'm making utility objects that are on/near clothing I do not want rub off onto clothing, whether with sweat or rain.
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anyone? I'm also getting a lot of rub off on the actual grain side of the leather with even a dry cloth. Also tried rubbing on Aussie...dye came off horribly. I'm incredibly disappoined in the outcomes I seem to be getting. What am I doing wrong? or is it bad leather/dye job?
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This Week's Wallets
Britkk replied to corter's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
Great work! May I ask how you finish your edges? I'm trying to edge dye some W & C bridle leather edges and am curious about what has been done by those who are successful with having no rub off of the dye. -
Hi All, Please help! I'm going bonkers here. I just got some black Wickett and Craig english bridle leather and it's not struck through. I would like to dye the edges black but am seeking some advise from those who have done this before on bridle. Did you use oil or spirit based dye? Then sealed with beeswax then resolene? or just sealed with beeswax? I have tried spirit dye, then beeswax, but am still getting dye rub off. This would be for a handbag with shoulder strap, so wet (rain, sweat) on straps + clothes is not a combo I want to worry about. Also, on the grain side of this bridle leather, it's coming off with a cloth...does this mean it was a bad dye job? I seem to remember on their site it specifically says that this leather does not need a finish. Thanks.
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Hi Tony, That is a great bag! Your workmanship is amazing. I just got some w/c black bridle to make a bag of my own, and am fixated on getting my edges dyed black, but to not have any dye come off on clothes or when edges get wet. (especially on straps). So far, I haven't been successful. Even before putting any dye on, the dye done at tannery rubs off during burnishing. What type of dye are you using, or am I just wanting results that are unattainable?
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Thanks Red Cent - yeah, the ModPodge was a bust. It's too tacky and messy and when dried, it just came off anyway (easily). I eventually sanded down, redyed and then applied Minwax Polycrylic then saddle soap to soften. Time and use is the real test, but so far it seems to be a better solution. The dye doesn't rub off anymore and I have a nice shine to my edges. Not perfect, but for non-rolled edges on chrome tanned...not bad.
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Hi Cheryl, I've been working with some Chrome tanned and have been looking for a way to dye and seal the edges- did your resolene on edges stay put?
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Skull Handbag
Britkk replied to Urban Goth's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
I'm hoping this thread can be revived - I want to see the final piece! -
Just found thread with the idea to use art Acrylic gel mediums (for painting) or Mod Podge to help seal in the dye and give chrome tanned leather edges a bit of polish. So far, inital tests have been good! In tests, I have sanded, dyed, sanded and burnished (with saddle soap or Gum T) then applied Mod Podge to the edges. I will post later for final results. I'm hoping there will be great flexibility/no cracking with this!
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Hi All! I've dyed some purse shoulder strap edges black (not veg tan), let dry 24 hours, and then have burnished with saddle soap. The edges look alright, but I tested with a little water and buffed with cloth to make sure that nothing would come off on someones clothes and sure enough, black. So, my "water resistant" dye is a bust? or did I make a mistake by using saddle soap? I want to make sure I get happy customers...not customers that need me to buy them new shirts. :/ Noted that I could try to roll edges, but I'm not quite at that level yet! Any help is much appreciated!
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Milled Veg Tan Bucket Bag
Britkk replied to Britkk's topic in Purses, Wallets, Belts and Miscellaneous Pocket Items
Hi all, Thanks for your input! I usually sew the edges of my straps and add lining, but didn't on this one...I'm thinking of getting more of a strap leather (for shoulder strap) so that it cuts down on my hand sewing time. I'll definitely look in to the sealers you mentioned Aaron! The only reason I asked about burnishing as this was sold as milled veg tan at Springfield Leathers- i thought that meant no chrome? Either way, i need to invest in a skiver! -
Here's a photo of a bag I just finished. The bucket is all one piece and handsewn. I'm new to leatherworking, so my edges and my sewing are ok (i'm also my own worst critic), but I want it to be better. Any suggestions on working with such a soft, stretchy leather in regards to edge burnishing and/or skiving? Plus, what to seal and finish this leather with? I would love to maintain the lighter color (I know it will darken over time) and seal from water.