Even background color via Fiebings Pro Dyes

[Cactusman]

I struggle getting a highly diluted color across a wide background. Streaks appear where strokes overlap. If I leave my leather without color when I put on a coat of oil, the leather takes on a slightly pink/flesh color. Not a good look for my pieces.

[kgg]

1 hour ago, Cactusman said:

I struggle getting a highly diluted color across a wide background. Streaks appear where strokes overlap. If I leave my leather without color when I put on a coat of oil, the leather takes on a slightly pink/flesh color. Not a good look for my pieces.

My 2 cents worth:

Problem 1:

Yes I agree oiling first will change the color of the leather however you are going to dye it anyway. The upside to dying first is the dye will penetrate deeper in the leather and allow the dye to go deeper as well. 

Problem 2:

If you convert to airbrushing for both the oiling and dying you will, depending on the size of the piece, get a more even streak free dye covering. Also you will use less oil and less dye in the process.

Which method of how you are applying the oil and dye to the leather?? Rag, sponge, brush etc..

kgg