Members Double U Leather Posted March 10, 2009 Members Report Posted March 10, 2009 Hey.......here's a question that's probably been answered a zillion times, but I'm gonna ask it again. I'm working on a Sheridan style portfolio book cover thing and want to dye the background. Do I dye first, then Neatsfoot, then Neatlac, followed by antique and Tan Kote? I sure don't want to jack it up. Thanks in advance for the help. Quote
Members Double U Leather Posted March 11, 2009 Author Members Report Posted March 11, 2009 Uh oh.........no responses. Wonder if I'm typing in invisible ink again? Quote
HorsehairBraider Posted March 11, 2009 Report Posted March 11, 2009 Maybe because you were "dying" instead of "dyeing"? Everyone would feel sad if you died... but everyone would be glad to help if you were dyeing something. Personally, for what you are doing... I put on the finish first as a "resist". Then go on to the other steps. But, you get different results depending what you do first. It all depends what you are trying to get. If it were me, I'd do a couple of sample pieces of scrap first, trying it different ways... that will show you what look you want and how to get it. Quote
Contributing Member ClayB Posted March 11, 2009 Contributing Member Report Posted March 11, 2009 If you are dyeing the background with spirt (alcohol) based dyes, you can either dye it first, or oil it first, but do it before the Neat Lac. The dye doesn't penetrate the Neat Lac. Once the background dye has dried, then oil if you haven't already. Then once the oil has evened out, apply the Neat Lac. I like to apply it with a piece of sheep skin and rub it in well. Then when that has dried, apply the antique, and finally when that is dry, finish with Tan Kote. When ever you are trying out a new finishing technique, it's a really good idea to practice it on scrap first instead of taking a chance on ruining your finished piece. Quote
Members Double U Leather Posted March 11, 2009 Author Members Report Posted March 11, 2009 Thanks for the tips. I'll try the practice piece first for sure. Oh, and Horsehair, sorry about the "dying". I probably would die if I wound up dyeing this deal wrong!! Then I would have died from dyeing. If only I would have dyed before I died. Quote
HorsehairBraider Posted March 11, 2009 Report Posted March 11, 2009 Thanks for the tips. I'll try the practice piece first for sure. Oh, and Horsehair, sorry about the "dying". I probably would die if I wound up dyeing this deal wrong!! Then I would have died from dyeing. If only I would have dyed before I died. Hey, thanks for the laugh this morning! A great way to start the day while reading tips about finishing! Quote
Members Double U Leather Posted March 12, 2009 Author Members Report Posted March 12, 2009 Glad to make ya smile. I'd just dye if I couldn't make a person smile everyday....LOL Quote
Members Tkleather1 Posted March 14, 2009 Members Report Posted March 14, 2009 This is my process. 1. tool 2.oil 3. dye 4. neatlac 5. stain(antique) 6. more neat lac or tan kote possible oil between 3 and 4. Quote
Members DG Leather Posted March 17, 2009 Members Report Posted March 17, 2009 I am new to dyeing......I have never heard of oiling the leather first.....what kind of oil? This is my process.1. tool 2.oil 3. dye 4. neatlac 5. stain(antique) 6. more neat lac or tan kote possible oil between 3 and 4. Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.