wizard of tragacanth Posted September 3, 2011 Author Report Posted September 3, 2011 Hey Dwight, I'm sure you're right about dip-dying being the preferred method. I'm just starting out and this was only my fourth project (second holster). You know how it goes for the newb... it's an evolutionary process. First you go to Tandy and get what they recommend. Then you get on a forum and find out about better options. Then you experiment and find out what you like. Today or tomorrow, I am starting three belts. I plan on dipping them in vinegaroon (my batch should be good to go now). In my current learning stage, I am thinking that I will use vinegaroon for all of my black projects, Neatsfoot oil for natural colors, and oil dye if I need something in between. I had already bought the Pro Oil before I learned about vinegaroon, so I thought it would be good to try it. Besides, the best way to learn is through experience. Anyway, I'm not sure that dipping in oil dye would have solved my problem on this hide. I had applied the oil dye fairly heavily already and it just didn't work. It seems that dipping would not have helped, but I don't know.. Nick Quote
Members Shooter McGavin Posted September 5, 2011 Members Report Posted September 5, 2011 I don't use stuff that says "Not For Sale In California." I find that, generally speaking, the stuff not far sale in Cali is usually the best. I love living in a free state. Quote Zlogonje Gunleathers
Members Spinner Posted September 5, 2011 Members Report Posted September 5, 2011 I don't use stuff that says "Not For Sale In California." The funny part about this is, it's only "not for sale in California" to the general public. Anyone with a business license (which is free) can still purchase those dyes, glues, etc. and a number of stores carry them right next to the other stuff. Most of the time, the reason it's not available to the general public is not due to the use of the product, it's a matter of proper disposal of the waste; rags, bottles, excess liquid, and a quick call or stop by the local fire department and they'll be happy to tell you if anything special needs to be done. Quote Chris Three Mutts Customs Leather - http://www.threemuttscustoms.com
Members katsass Posted September 5, 2011 Members Report Posted September 5, 2011 The funny part about this is, it's only "not for sale in California" to the general public. Anyone with a business license (which is free) can still purchase those dyes, glues, etc. and a number of stores carry them right next to the other stuff. Most of the time, the reason it's not available to the general public is not due to the use of the product, it's a matter of proper disposal of the waste; rags, bottles, excess liquid, and a quick call or stop by the local fire department and they'll be happy to tell you if anything special needs to be done. Well Spinner, that may be true in some cases, however, in many more (IMO) it is that the management has decided to "go green" , even if the items are substandard for the uses that they are intended for. Again, JMHO .... and experience. Mike Quote NOTE TO SELF: Never try to hold a cat and an operating Dust buster at the same time!! At my age I find that I can live without sex..........but not without my glasses. Being old has an advantage.......nobody expects me to do anything in a hurry.
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