Felt for belt edges

[ABC3]

Several weeks ago there was a thread that discussed the above topic. I cannot find it to save my life but it mentioned a piece of felt approx 3/4" thick clamped on a cloths pen, to be used when applying edge dye.

(I am having alot of trouble with the dye running down on my non-dyed liner)

Looking for a better way but for the life of me - I cannot locate felt that thick. Does anyone know where I can buy the material in that or close to that thickness?

Thanks so much....

[UKRay]

Several weeks ago there was a thread that discussed the above topic. I cannot find it to save my life but it mentioned a piece of felt approx 3/4" thick clamped on a cloths pen, to be used when applying edge dye.

(I am having alot of trouble with the dye running down on my non-dyed liner)

Looking for a better way but for the life of me - I cannot locate felt that thick. Does anyone know where I can buy the material in that or close to that thickness?

Thanks so much....

Try a saddle maker, Tom - or do like I do and use a dauber. I reckon it is much easier!

[Luke Hatley]

Hobby Tom.....contack me with a P M including your address

i will see to it that you will get some thick FELT.

[kseidel]

Several weeks ago there was a thread that discussed the above topic. I cannot find it to save my life but it mentioned a piece of felt approx 3/4" thick clamped on a cloths pen, to be used when applying edge dye.

(I am having alot of trouble with the dye running down on my non-dyed liner)

Looking for a better way but for the life of me - I cannot locate felt that thick. Does anyone know where I can buy the material in that or close to that thickness?

Thanks so much....

Hobby Tom,

When using felt, I prefer a folded piece of felt. 1/4 inch folded and about 3/4 inch wide.

I have been using these "ready flow pens" for over 10 years. They are much better and more convenient than felt in a clothes pin. Ready Flow Pens I am sure you can find them at many retail stores. They work fine with standard alcohol based leather dyes.

Keith

[Bree]

You can buy a nice chunk of felt at Rockler Woodworking. I used it a couple of projects ago but I hung the belt from a rafter and took the felt up and down so that any runoff would not invade the natural colored back of the belt. The next project will use that Frog Tape to mask where the edge dye goes and then I won't be all that worried about bleed over. I did a test of the Frog tape and it worked beautifully at masking the edges. Felt is perfect in conjunction with the mask.

[esantoro]

Here's one thread on the topic:

http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?s...art=#entry69713

[gtwister09]

Ditto on the Ready Flow pens.

I started using them in the 80's when we were making some banners and signs for a weight lifting equipment company. Ready Flow sells all kinds of things for signage and banners including inks, software, paper and a lot of other items.

Regards,

Ben

[ABC3]

Thanks Bree, I'll check them out.

[Hennessy]

Thanks Bree, I'll check them out.

i used daubers for years,then went to felt and now a clothes pin and a v cut piece of foam,upholstery type,not very big it holds some dye n spreads nice.sometimes i use it twice. pete

[Frank]

If you look up Beiler's Manufacturing and Supply in Ronks, PA. they carry felt pens and dye jars that work great for dying edges. A couple words of advice if you order from them...they only accept checks as a form of payment. If you order the dye jars and felt pens, DO NOT order them as a complete set. Order the jars, jar lids, and pens seperately and put them together yourself. I think it comes out to $3.00-$4.00 less per set if you do it yourself. I hope this helped you out a bit.