Vinegaroon toolbag

[rdb]

GOOD LOOKING BIKER BLACK......... i like it.

have you cut into the leather to see how deep the peneration of the color was ?

I soaked it pretty good, and it went deep. I've already scratched the bag, and seen nothing but black.

[Ian]

Nice edges, Dave, A+

[rdb]

Thanx Ian. I don't even think about edges anymore, they're just second nature...lol.

By the way, everyone, the vinegar smell has gone down a lot, but still not gone. It's still outside airing out. According to all I've heard, it will. We'll have to see. That will be the final thumbs up or down.

[ChuckBurrows]

the vinegar smell has gone down a lot, but still not gone. It's still outside airing out. According to all I've heard, it will

Did you do the baking soda and water wash? This will virtually eliminate the smell in no time at all as well bring the PH back into balance...

Nicely done and the best part - no rub off....

Edited May 2, 2008 by ChuckBurrows

[rdb]

I did do the baking soda, as I said up above. I may have soaked it in the vinegar too long, and in the soda, too short. If it's not all gone tomorrow, I'll probably dip it in soda again, then re mink oil it.

I really feel this is an excellent process, and I want it to work. I think seatmakers/beltmakers might have a big advantage with this. No rub off, deep penetration, the ability to make the whole thing, and dip it after...all good things.

[Hilly]

Nice work. Thanks for sharing.

I wonder if you can do the vinegaroon dye first, and then carve and tool? I mean, really soak the leather in the dye, do the baking soda rinse, let it dry, and then carve and tool, and see nothing but black? Might have to give it a try some time.

[Beaverslayer]

That turned out real fine rdb, the black is actually one I like, not that shiny we all know and hate. Thanks for doing the test project and letting us all know the results.

Ken

[sodapop]

i really like the way it turned out...doesn't have the "i just bought it new today" look...nice

rdb on the straps are those domed rivets or chicago screws??

darryl

[Shorts]

That came out real nice. I've done test pieces, but yet to do it on a holster. I'm still trying to figure out what to use for the oil step to darken it, or if I should just acrylic coat it and seal it the color that it dries.

[TwinOaks]

I used it on a holster for an 'N' frame Smith. see here. It came out very well using Aussie. You won't have to seal the leather. It's not a black coating that can wear off. After this treatment, it's BLACK leather. On a test piece, cut through it, or skive it and you'll see how deep the color runs.