Members LilRay Posted March 10, 2011 Members Report Posted March 10, 2011 Making a checkbook cover with a rose on it. I want to paint the rose and leaves AND I want to dye the rest of the leather, How do I go about it???? God Bless, Ray Quote Ray
dirtclod Posted March 10, 2011 Report Posted March 10, 2011 I would paint the rose first then dye. But when you dye your going to have use brush for the dye around the rose till you get out a little ways. Or that's what has worked for me. Personally i don't like to paint and dye on the same piece, it's alot more work. Quote I'm old enough to know that i don't know everything.
Members Tina Posted March 10, 2011 Members Report Posted March 10, 2011 Hi, I use spirit dyes and I always use them before paint, now you can "slab around" with the dyes as much as you want with that wool thingie. Paint is usually going on the leather with a brush so these steps makes sence to me. Also, the dyes take away the oils in the leather and make the paint bond better. When all is dry I use Neatfoot oil to replace what disapeard in the dye process. Best of Luck//Tina Quote "He who works with his hands is a laborer. He who works with his hands, and his head is a craftsman. He who works with his hands, and his head, and his heart, is An Artist" http://vildkorpens-laderlya.deviantart.com http://tupali.deviantart.com/
Contributing Member Crystal Posted March 10, 2011 Contributing Member Report Posted March 10, 2011 I do the same order as Tina. Dye outside first then do your painting. I think you have better luck covering a dye "boo-boo" with paint than trying to cover a paint "boo-boo" with dye. Crystal Quote Black Dog Custom Leather
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