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I think this corner is where I want to put something and I think a folding latch slide one would be cool and kind of original.

Cool. Ill try that. Is there any spring latch type buttons. Something I could slide to have it open and then click it back in when it is closed?

Well I tried to upload directly and the site wouldn't accept them due to the size. Not sure what you want me to do about that as I can't control the limitations on file size. I want the image quality to be the best possible in order to show what I am trying to ask.

Yeah I was thinking that or magnet maybe. Velcro would clash with the leather I think. I could maybe pull off the Sam brown button to the side of where the cards go and above the cash.

Those first pictures are kind of deceiving of how much it actually opens. I used thicker leather because I like slick down the rough side so it thins it out a bit. Here is a picture of it just laying down. I think there is enough clearance room at the top for a button? Wallet side pick https://imgur.com/a/IYU9f

So I've made a minimalist wallet and I'm trying to figure out the best way to keep it closed. Magnets are one of my thoughts, but would be curious to hear other ideas. See the wallet in the attachment. I want to be able to access the cards without having to move any kind of band or something. A button would be another option I suppose. Wallet Pics

Is there a dye sealer that leaves the leather with a flat, matte color as opposed to making it have a shine?

Definitely going to be trying that tonight and this weekend.

Oh. The dampening is where I might have gone wrong then. I was under the thought (after reading up) that it was required to dampen before dying in order to get it to lock in more evenly. I don't have a big workspace so an airbrush I feel would be messy. I also like the individuality of the straps when hand dying them. The water might be the issue though.

It was Fiebing's Leather Dye - Golden Brown. I used a method I found online where I dampen the leather with some misting water spray and then use a wool applicator to wipe it on. The first time around it turned into a great color of golden brown, but the next time I tried to do it it just came out so dark, almost black looking. I have read to dilute the dye down with alcohol and then work from there, but I have yet to try that.

So I dyed some leather watch straps and it was supposed to be golden brown, but it dyed almost black. Is there a way to lighten the leather back a little bit after it has been dyed?