NicoleM

Thanks! I tried to wipe done the darker areas with alcohol but that didn’t really work. I ended up using a piece of sponge to add more dye to the lighter areas & buffing really well with an old tshirt. I’d let dry them repeat a few times. I think she will too! Thank you!

Thanks so much!!!

Thanks so much!!!

Thanks! I appreciate the advice! I'll probably fold over the lining then stitch.

Thanks so much!

I was actually able to salvage it! It’s not perfect by any means but it was made with love! I used Chicago screws so I can take the binder part out & line with velvet. I’m almost done ! Thank you all for all your time & tips!

I don’t know why I’m not getting notifications of replies so I’m just now seeing these. Thanks for your help! I’m going to look into that & try it next time! Thank you! Thank you!!!

Hello! You all helped me rescue my blotchy 3 ring binder album & I have one other question. It’s still pretty stiff in places & I am wondering if I can condition the flesh side before I apply the contact cement & velvet lining fabric? I want to have good adhesion for the liner. Also, will the liner stay in place with just the glue or do I need to stitch the edges? Thanks!

Thank you!!!

I was wondering that! Thanks!

Thank you all for your time & suggestions!

Thank you!!! Thank you!!!

Thank you! I appreciate it!

Thanks so much! Do you suggest soaking the leather in the solution?

Thanks so much!

Thoughts on using Fiebing's Deglazer?

I have read on other posts that neatsfoot oil or Bick 4 could help? Anyone had experience with that?

I will check that out for my next project! Thanks!

Ha! Ha! Very true! However, my sister in law is pregnant so no alcohol for her. She may notice the splotches on her baby shower gift! LOL!

LOL!

LOL! I can't even get one task done correctly Ha! Ha!

Thanks so much! What kind of alcohol do you suggest? Thanks! I tried to avoid that by using the tshirt with a rubber band around it since I have had some streaking with the daubers. I’ll definitely try the dip method next time! Thanks!

Hello all! I’m JUST starting out & have learned so much reading in the group! I’ve found myself in need of some help! Im making a photo album (3 ring binder) for my new baby niece. I’ve spent a lot of time so far & looks like I may have ruined it with dye. I’m using 4-5 oz CRAFTSMAN VEG-TAN from Tandy & dyed with Fiebing’s Pro Dye in yellow diluted with alcohol. I was trying to get a light yellow color. I cleaned the leather with alcohol first to remove any oils. What did I do wrong? It’s dried for 24 hours & so splotchy! Can it be fixed? I had planned on dying, tankote, then painting with Angelus, then another coat of tankote. Please help! Thank you!!!