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  1. Posted · Edited by WoodysWorkshop · Report reply

    Instead of starting a new thread on this subject, I'll add to this one in hopes some great knowledgeable minds will chime in.

    I've already have some Eco-Flo products, so I'm not going put then on a shelf to harden and replace what I have.

    So I am looking at the Cova Color paints, and Dyes.

    Then I notice Eco-Flo makes a waterstain in as many colors.

    I want to practice and learn how to thin the stuff down and add numerous coats to blend into darker shades.

    Similar to what I use to do fading custom paint jobs on vehicles.

    If coarse resist will come into play on parts already dyed/stained to prevent bleed over. Or areas not wanting any color.

    My question is which one of the products, dye or stain is used for this kind of work?

    Or is there better method I am not aware of yet.

    For general knowledge, I currently don't have an air brush, put have plans to get one. But, I'm not allow a compressor here at the apartment complex.

    Tandy has a book or 2 about this kind of coloring operation which I also plan to get. But I'd like to order everything at once and save me shipping charges.

    Tandy has a brief free video on their website which doesn't say anything, you just watch and listen to some funky music they play for the video.

    Thank You All Kindly, even if's a swift slap on the back of the head.

    Which one of these books would you recommend and why? Please.

    https://www.tandyleather.com/en/product/coloring-leather-book

    https://www.tandyleather.com/en/product/coloring-with-eco-flo-book

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    I don't think I would use Kitty Litter. That is a special purpose product.

    I would hit up the auto parts store in your area and buy a bag of Oil Dry.

    It's a specific product to absorb oil.

    I think it would do a better job, and unlike Kitty Litter, won't have any perfumes or other chemicals in it that might leave something behind you don't want.

     

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    50 minutes ago, Mattsbagger said:

    DEGLAZER. A little goes a long way. Can get a 4 oz bottle at Tandy for a col bucks.

    7.99 plus tax of 6% and shipping.

    Comes to $22.24 for 4oz bottle.

    Nearest Tandy is 80 miles from me.

    It would be nice if someone that has a bottle could give me the make up of the contents. I might have something around here similar that would work.

    Have to remember, I am going through SSDI procedures and currently have no income. Living graciously off tax payers contributions and help from relatives.

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    This is the Sheath I'm making my son. I used Dye for the letters, and Super Shene on top.

    I then used a few coats of Neats Foot Oil on the back side to bring some softness into the leather. The formed part was soaked in water and clamped to shape, making it very stiff. The Flat piece was not soaked.

    It seams the water soaked stiff leather brought the Oil to the surface more than the piece that wasn't soakedIM000230.thumb.JPG.2040f1ec65cce5a253adde45416189c9.JPG.

    Now, both pieces are sticky as heck. They have been sitting for 4 days now.

    Also, a couple patches for rocket friends. One is dark, and one is light. The dark one is a patch to sew on and I didn't not put anything on the back. Just used Neats Foot Oil.

    The lighter one I put  dye on the back as it is a tree ornament for the Xmas Tree. Both were finished on the front side with Super Sheen and the Darker One is very sticky. The lighter one is sticky, but not as bad.

    So how and the heck to I deal with this sticky finish now?  It's obvious that it isn't going to go away with time.

    I can't ship the patches the way they are, and my son's sheath is useless the way it is.

    I need some expert advise on how to deal with this.

     

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