Help! Did I ruin my project?

[NicoleM]

On 7/12/2022 at 8:59 AM, blue duck said:

Also, you will not be able to get a bright yellow with dye. You can certainly get a more even dye job with the above tips, but unless you use paint, the color will be close to what you have.

I don’t know why I’m not getting notifications of replies so I’m just now seeing these. Thanks for your help! 

13 hours ago, dikman said:

The best way to get an even coverage is with an airbrush (even the cheapies used for cake decorating or face/body painting) should work.

Just saying.

I’m going to look into that & try it next time! Thank you! 

On 7/14/2022 at 4:02 AM, Rocky143 said:

Keep in mind that a darker color will cover a lot of sins, even if it is not black.  Maybe you want it to be a "happy" color.  You might try a yellow-orange or yellow-green tint.

Thank you!!!

[NicoleM]

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! 

[YinTx]

Came out pretty good!  What did you do to get it to this point?

YinTx

[spacedog]

On 7/15/2022 at 6:02 AM, NicoleM said:

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! 

That came out great!

I really like the way the dye colour eventually turned out, and the paint colours are wonderful.

[tsunkasapa]

Very nice! I think she'll be very happy with it.

[Handstitched]

On 7/15/2022 at 8:02 PM, NicoleM said:

It’s not perfect by any means but it was made with love!

Thats what makes it  so special, not something you can buy . Looks great !! 

You've probably got more support than you imagined  . 

All good, thats what we're here for  

HS 

[NicoleM]

On 7/18/2022 at 11:13 PM, spacedog said:

That came out great!

I really like the way the dye colour eventually turned out, and the paint colours are wonderful.

Thanks so much!!!

[NicoleM]

On 7/18/2022 at 7:44 PM, YinTx said:

Came out pretty good!  What did you do to get it to this point?

YinTx

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.

On 7/18/2022 at 11:27 PM, tsunkasapa said:

Very nice! I think she'll be very happy with it.

I think she will too! Thank you!

[dikman]

That looks great! The leather has a texture to the colour, it should age well.