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My sister has a very old bridal she needs repaired. It needs to be dyed black. I have leather thick enough but should I use an oil dye or a alcohol based dye? Her horse is mostly white around face and head so she needs something that won't bleed. Should I use one of the earlier dyes and then dunk the strips in a sheen finish? Will the normal Tandy finishes be good for outside tack? Should I dip dye the strips of leather or will applying the dye with a dauber work?

thanks for any help

Adam

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Feibings pro oil dye is alchol based. dip dyeing will get complete dye penatration. test your tannage for color fastness. I would finsh with neatsfoot oil and saddle soap if is a working bridle.

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I normally put neatsfoot oil on before I dye, should I still do this? If I just use neatsfoot oil and saddle soap will the color bead on the horse?

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