CFM Frodo Posted April 14, 2023 CFM Report Posted April 14, 2023 I have a rather pricy snapping turtle hide that has more character than a three stooges rerun I only have one shot and do not want to screw it up my plan is to antique the hide with a saddle tan and stain the prominent nodules a black i want the secondary nodules (primary being the lg in the middle) to be a lighter tan than the field so how Do I accomplish this? Quote Singer 66, Chi Chi Patcher, Rex 26-188, singer 29k62 , 2-needles D.C.F.M
Contributing Member fredk Posted April 14, 2023 Contributing Member Report Posted April 14, 2023 I would thin tan dye down real thin and apply it with a brush. Coat by coat, overall a few times then just the main area not going over the secondary nodules, until the main piece has some decent colour to it Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted April 14, 2023 Contributing Member Report Posted April 14, 2023 i don't know. I'm only posting here so you can clarify for the next guy... you want THREE colors in the end? Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Contributing Member fredk Posted April 14, 2023 Contributing Member Report Posted April 14, 2023 I read it; 2 colours, one colour being dark and lighter in shade. Light & dark tan and black Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
CFM Frodo Posted April 14, 2023 Author CFM Report Posted April 14, 2023 10 minutes ago, fredk said: I read it; 2 colours, one colour being dark and lighter in shade. Light & dark tan and black Yes 2 colors one being an antique saddle tan the other being usmc black Quote Singer 66, Chi Chi Patcher, Rex 26-188, singer 29k62 , 2-needles D.C.F.M
Members Handstitched Posted April 14, 2023 Members Report Posted April 14, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, Frodo said: I only have one shot and do not want to screw it up This is a long shot, you don't have an off cut to practice on? Not knowing too much about this type of leather, I have this image of the dye ' bleeding' in all the wrong places and completely screwing it up. Perhaps try the dye you intend using in an inconspicuous spot? Edited April 14, 2023 by Handstitched Quote ' I have a very gweat friend in Wome called Biggus Dickus, He has a wife you know, do you know whats she's called? Incontinentia.......Incontinentia Buttocks '
CFM Frodo Posted April 14, 2023 Author CFM Report Posted April 14, 2023 3 minutes ago, Handstitched said: This is a long shot, you don't have an off cut to practice on? Not knowing too much about this type of leather, I have this image of the dye ' bleeding' in all the wrong places and completely screwing it up. Perhaps try the dye you intend using in an inconspicuous spot? Was not wanting to go that route but that is the route that needs to be traveled Quote Singer 66, Chi Chi Patcher, Rex 26-188, singer 29k62 , 2-needles D.C.F.M
Members Gezzer Posted April 14, 2023 Members Report Posted April 14, 2023 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Frodo said: Yes 2 colors one being an antique saddle tan the other being usmc black For 2 tone I would brush the lighter color on all of it and then using something like this hit the high spots with the black . Be sure to dab the black off onto paper towel before going to the hide , you can control the amount better. This is just a small piece of hardwood wrapped inside . If you want the ( secondary knobs ) lighter like I understood you to begin with , I would use a very small brush and resist them before applying anything , them same as above . This is how I would go about it but I haven't ever done one Edited April 14, 2023 by Gezzer Quote
CFM Frodo Posted April 14, 2023 Author CFM Report Posted April 14, 2023 21 minutes ago, Handstitched said: This is a long shot, you don't have an off cut to practice on? Not knowing too much about this type of leather, I have this image of the dye ' bleeding' in all the wrong places and completely screwing it up. Perhaps try the dye you intend using in an inconspicuous spot? Was not wanting to go that route but that is the route that needs to be traveled pro resisted the high spots Quote Singer 66, Chi Chi Patcher, Rex 26-188, singer 29k62 , 2-needles D.C.F.M
Members Handstitched Posted April 14, 2023 Members Report Posted April 14, 2023 6 minutes ago, Frodo said: pro resisted the high spots I guess we're all waiting to see what happens next . Good luck . Quote ' I have a very gweat friend in Wome called Biggus Dickus, He has a wife you know, do you know whats she's called? Incontinentia.......Incontinentia Buttocks '
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