Fiebings Oil Dye

[oldtimer]

When using Fiebings Oil dye, should I oil the leather before applying the dye, or not ?

I´d like to know the proper way to use it !

/ Knut

[BillB]

Knut,

I use it on dry leather. Not sure it would work on oiled leather since that oil would already be present in the fiber and there would be no place for the oil dye to penetrate to. Of course the opposite might also be true in that the oil present would actually wick the dye into the fiber better, but then how do you control where it goes? Interesting question, I might have to do some test patches which is what I would recommend you do.

BillB

[leathercrafter]

When using Fiebings Oil dye, should I oil the leather before applying the dye, or not ?

I´d like to know the proper way to use it !

/ Knut

i usally always dye first then oil but that is just my poion i think it would work either way hope this helps john

[royslsbry]

Don't oil it first. Deglaze or use some other type of cleaner then apply your dye.

Edited April 11, 2011 by royslsbry

[Frank]

I'm just the opposite. I oil before using the dye. This will open up the pores of the leather and create a more even dye job.

[Johnny B]

One of the beauties of leather working is that you find out what works best for you. Experimentation is the key. Buy a bag of scrap vegi-tan and start experimenting.

For me I dye first then rub in oil.

[katsass]

When using Fiebings Oil dye, should I oil the leather before applying the dye, or not ?

I´d like to know the proper way to use it !

/ Knut

Good morning from the grumpy old man; I cut my leather out, dye it, allow to dry thoroughly, assemble, oil, allow to penetrate, finish. Mike

[oldtimer]

Thank you guys, for all your inputs. I´ll try both the dry and the oil method and see what´s best for me.

/ Knut