Vinegaroon dyes leather through and through.

[SUP]

I know that when I use dyes on leather, it only dyes on the surface. I am making a toolbelt for someone who works with animals and the different pouches are bound to get scratched and even bitten. Any dye will get scratched away and expose the  undyed section. I decided to dye with Vinegaroon. Usually, I just dip for a few seconds, rinse and allow to dry. That gives a beautiful black color, but when I cut into it, the leather below is undyed.

So I tried soaking the leather in the Vinegaroon for 10 minutes. The dye gets absorbed through and through and cuts and scratches are not so visible. I'm delighted about this, so thought I would mention it here. Of course, I suspect most people already know this, so it is for those who don't. 

Other dyes, I presume, at least some of them, if you soak for a while,  might get absorbed  and dye the inner layers as well, but will make the color too dark, especially on the surface. Since this is black anyway, it cannot go any darker.

 

Edited July 18, 2024 by SUP

[Littlef]

Definitely.  That's a nice thing about vinegaroon.  If you need to further clean up an edge after its dyed, the material is black all the way through, and not just the surface.  Certainly helps with wear, down the line also.

[SUP]

1 hour ago, Littlef said:

If you need to further clean up an edge after its dyed, the material is black all the way through, and not just the surface

And that I always need. My edges always need cleaning up and I am in awe of anyone who get clean edges straight away.

Since I discovered Vinegaroon, I have never ever used black dye. it is so easy to make and the matte black results are lovely.