application of "edge dye/ink"

[ABC3]

Hidepounder;

You have PM.....

[hidepounder]

I've tried a few things with little success and then started using the sharpie markers. Lots of different point shapes and sizes and they are clean, convenient, and available in many colors. The ink is alcohol based, so it seems to work similar to leather dye. I usually try to edge dye last, after final finish. Once the sharpie slipped and some ink was on the final finish. Wiped up the goof with a little alcohol on a cloth and it was gone. I wond how well an old dry sharpie would work as an applicator dipped in Feibings dye?

That's an interesting thought! I'll bet that tip is just pressed in....could probably be pulled out, the pen refilled with dye and then the tip re-inserted. I might look into that. I also use one of those plastic bottles with a built in applicator for shoe dye.

Bob

[bruce johnson]

I use the Sharpies for dyeing lettering, but use Pilot refillable jumbo carton markers for edges. I tried to take a Sharpie apart and it made more of a mess than it was worth, plus the ends are usually about worn on out on my Sharpies by the time they are dried out. With the Pilots you unscrew the tip end, pour in more ink or dye and go right on. I bought 4 about 5 years ago thinking the nibs would wear out. I still have 4.

[hidepounder]

I use the Sharpies for dyeing lettering, but use Pilot refillable jumbo carton markers for edges. I tried to take a Sharpie apart and it made more of a mess than it was worth, plus the ends are usually about worn on out on my Sharpies by the time they are dried out. With the Pilots you unscrew the tip end, pour in more ink or dye and go right on. I bought 4 about 5 years ago thinking the nibs would wear out. I still have 4.

That's a great tip Bruce. I didn't know the big Pilots were refillable! Do you use their ink or do you refill with alcohol dye?

[Todd]

I use daubers to apply my edge dyes but i found they were a little to thick and loose so an oldtimer told me to take a bic lighter and burn them down to the size and density that works best for me. This really helped a lot. the dauber almost always gets me a one application finish that I am happy with and i still use a brush for tight spots and touch ups.