rpfkov

Hello, I am a beginner, trying to use Eco-Flo Professional Waterstain for the first time. I have watched the Tandy video, but I was wondering if any members had some tips on how to use it to it's best advantage and avoid some possible pitfalls. For example, should I dampen my leather first? What is the best method for getting the most even coverage? Can it be diluted? I am using 2-3 oz veggie tanned leather and Eco-Flo Professional Waterstain, tan colour. Thanks

Hi, Thanks very much for posting your photos, they are indeed very relavent indeed to what I am asking. It's clear I can get the colour I want, it will just take time and patience.

Thank you very much for your reply. I will experiment with the different oils and see how my leather reacts.

Hello, I am a newbie at leather work and I would really appreciate some advice. I am working with raw veggie tanned leather. I want it to age naturally, but I am trying to help it along a little with sun and oil. I am trying to achieve a specific colour and I think I am headed in the right direction with the "sun tanning" but need advice on the oil. As seen in the photo attached, there are three swatches. I am hoping to achieve the finish of the third swatch over time (Sun, Oil and Heavy Use). My own swatch shows my leather with the natural colour on the right and about 3 hours sun exposure on the left. I have not applied any oil yet. I would like to know what oil would be recommended to add what appears to be the slightly reddish tint seen in the "Sun, Oil and Heavy Use" swatch? Do different oils affect the immediate colour effect and the final patina of the leather? Thanks