On topic of dye sealing

[alexfox]

A noob at most leatherworking topics here. Had acquired a piece of leather (was told velour goat) that I've been wanting to use for a small project, and dye parts with natural means like turmeric/onions. Read up about dyeing, mordants etc, but getting stumped at the topic of sealing the dye. What are my options? I'm on a tight budget so non-specialised means would be preferred, and waterproofing is less of a worry than skin contact and sunproofing. Is it achievable at all?

[Dwight]

The experts suggest Leather Sheen or Resolene . . . your leather will probably have to have something like that or it will leech out . . . especially if used as a purse or wallet where the leather could contact sweaty clothing.

Dye rub off can be lessened by some serious rubbing with a thin canvas type cloth after dying and drying . . . but it will not prevent it . . . just lessen the effects.

Using natural dyes (coffee, tea, etc) lessens the dye rub off as well.

May God bless,

Dwight

[chuck123wapati]

I think velour hide is a very soft, flexible leather. Chrome-tanned.   Resolene or leather sheen would make it stiff and possibly ruin it. I would certainly test anything first.

[alexfox]

11 minutes ago, chuck123wapati said:

I think velour hide is a very soft, flexible leather. Chrome-tanned.   Resolene or leather sheen would make it stiff and possibly ruin it. I would certainly test anything first.

yea, that's a big worry too cause I saw posts how it applied here and mine felt different. that's where tight budget comes in - realistically have like 10-15$ for it all and can't buy a lot of stuff to find it bad

[chuck123wapati]

32 minutes ago, alexfox said:

yea, that's a big worry too cause I saw posts how it applied here and mine felt different. that's where tight budget comes in - realistically have like 10-15$ for it all and can't buy a lot of stuff to find it bad

dye it first, and then see if you actually need a sealer. Leather has been used and dyed for thousands of years without sealers. 

[DoogMeister]

I have used neutral shoe polish as a sealer/finish on items like knife sheaths.  Rub it in in a circular pattern using a soft cloth, then buff with a clean soft cloth.  You will probably need to periodically do this to maintain the finish.

[BlackDragon]

Velour is like a suede so you have to be careful dying it. It doesn't take dye like vegtan. It can turn out stiff and blotchy.

You can't really use resolene or wax to seal it either because it'll stiffen and mat the fibers.

Usually the best way to dye suede or velour is to use an air brush. To apply a sealer you would want a spray on sealer made for suede, like scotchguard.