Members ThisIsMyFirstRodeo Posted November 1 Members Report Posted November 1 Ok, simple question (maybe)… Does water- vs oil-based dye affect how you use NFO? Is the typical oil/water separation even a concern? Ive been watching some videos from the University of YouTube, and I’ve noticed that they’re all using Fiebings Pro, and not water-based (I prefer the Pro dye myself, but I happen to have a water-based dye for this project), and I don’t want to ruin a piece by lifting or smearing the dye. TIA, AZR Quote
Members ThisIsMyFirstRodeo Posted November 1 Author Members Report Posted November 1 As a follow-up, I guess, is there any change in technique when using both oil- and water-based dyes? Wow I really feel like a noob again after finally getting some NFO from Tandy (they couldn’t get any from the warehouse for MONTHS!)… — AZR Quote
Members billybopp Posted November 2 Members Report Posted November 2 It makes no difference that I have noticed, other than you might get a little more pigment coming up as you rub in the NFO. - Bill Quote
Members TonyV Posted November 2 Members Report Posted November 2 A light application of NFO the day before dying helps restore moisture to the leather, which helps the leather to take the dye. When the dye is dry, buff it with a clean rag before applying top coat. Quote
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