Members Sixer Posted December 20, 2010 Members Report Posted December 20, 2010 (edited) Hi! I normally spend my time making holsters and sheathes. I recently started making some simple bracelets and cuffs for a few friends that requested them. Normally I just apply some Feiblings Oil based dye with a cotton cloth or t-shirt.... I was hoping to save a little time by dip-dying some of the smaller pieces of leather. I don't have a big operation going so most of my dyes are just in the little 4 oz bottles. I'd like to try dip dying but it seems like I would waste a lot of dye... How exactly do you guys / gals go about your dip dying? Thanks Edited December 20, 2010 by Sixer Quote http://www.hoppcustomleather.com https://www.facebook.com/HoppCustomLeather
Members hivemind Posted December 20, 2010 Members Report Posted December 20, 2010 Buy quarts of dye, pour into bowl, dip leather, pour back into bottle. That's how I do it. Quote
electrathon Posted December 21, 2010 Report Posted December 21, 2010 Buy quarts of dye, pour into bowl, dip leather, pour back into bottle. That's how I do it. I do it the same way, except I usually buy 4oz bottles. Very little waste if you do not spill it. Quote
Members hivemind Posted December 21, 2010 Members Report Posted December 21, 2010 I can get quart bottles of Fiebing's for $11 from my local guy. It's not a disaster if I dribble a little. But use a funnel if you're paying Tandy prices for dye. Quote
Members Dwight Posted December 21, 2010 Members Report Posted December 21, 2010 I have two old 9 x 13 baking pans, . . . one is for browns, . . . one is for black. Pour in the dye, . . . "dip" the leather, . . . hang up the leather, . . . pour dye back into bottle, using funnel. Depending on the color, . . . I've found some work even better if I cut it somewhat with the thinner. It seems to be more even then. It is really the only way I can successfully dye a belt and get the color I really want. May God bless, Dwight Quote If you can breathe, . . . thank God. If you can read, . . . thank a teacher. If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a veteran. www.dwightsgunleather.com
Members Sixer Posted December 21, 2010 Author Members Report Posted December 21, 2010 Thanks for the replies! I was really over thinking this one Quote http://www.hoppcustomleather.com https://www.facebook.com/HoppCustomLeather
Members particle Posted April 4, 2011 Members Report Posted April 4, 2011 Sorry to revive an old thread, but how long do you leave the leather submerged in the dye when dipping? I dip dyed recently, and only left it in the dye about 5-10 seconds max - the dye penetrated the leather completely (8-10oz). It took several days to dry... When I sewed my pieces together and wet the items to form (holsters), the dye transferred to my thread (even though I buffed the leather). Now I'm thinking I might need to remake these particular holsters. Quote Eric Adamswww.adamsleatherworks.com | Facebook | YouTube | Instagram
Members Warpe Posted September 5, 2011 Members Report Posted September 5, 2011 I just dip dyed my first leather today and ending up with a darker edging...basically two tone (brown w/black edging). The leather was only submerged for about 15 seconds. Am i missing a step? Quote Where quality and comfort come together one stitch at a time. www.gallantgunleather.com
Members lonestar tactical Posted September 8, 2011 Members Report Posted September 8, 2011 I dip dye but when I pull the dyed leather out I rub it down with a clean dry brush. I leave it submerged in the dye for 5-10 seconds - remove - wipe down with a sponge - then repeat for a total of 2 dips and wipe downs with a sponge. I find that doing it this way avoids any blotchy areas. Also I picked up a storage container (like a ziploc plastic ware thing with resealable lids) and dip and store my dye in the same plastic. When done I seal it back up and put the entire plastic ware into a dark place. Have been doing this for over a year now and it has been working well. Quote
Members Warpe Posted September 9, 2011 Members Report Posted September 9, 2011 I dip dye but when I pull the dyed leather out I rub it down with a clean dry brush. I leave it submerged in the dye for 5-10 seconds - remove - wipe down with a sponge - then repeat for a total of 2 dips and wipe downs with a sponge. I find that doing it this way avoids any blotchy areas. Also I picked up a storage container (like a ziploc plastic ware thing with resealable lids) and dip and store my dye in the same plastic. When done I seal it back up and put the entire plastic ware into a dark place. Have been doing this for over a year now and it has been working well. I will try the sponge wipe down next time and see how that works for me. Thanks for the reply. Quote Where quality and comfort come together one stitch at a time. www.gallantgunleather.com
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