Members DoubleBarP Posted March 2, 2012 Members Report Posted March 2, 2012 (edited) Well I've been lurking a long time and reading mostly.Have been trying to come up with a pattern I'm satisfied with that provides speed, security, durability and concealability... The attached is the result. Still not satisfied with the holster. Tried dark brown dye. Consistency of leather seems to bea problem with dyeing the leather. Guess that's why black is so popular.... Figure if I can get a glock to look ok that them I can tackle anything…. Your observations? Edited March 2, 2012 by DoubleBarP Quote
Members Sixer Posted March 2, 2012 Members Report Posted March 2, 2012 What type of dye are you using and how are you applying it? Quote http://www.hoppcustomleather.com https://www.facebook.com/HoppCustomLeather
Members DoubleBarP Posted March 2, 2012 Author Members Report Posted March 2, 2012 What type of dye are you using and how are you applying it? Two coats of Fibings with a dober.... Quote
Members Sixer Posted March 2, 2012 Members Report Posted March 2, 2012 Two coats of Fibings with a dober.... Is it the Fiebing's "Professional Oil" dye or just the regular leather dye? The reason I ask... I use the Fiebing's Pro Oil dye with a foam brush... ususally two coats... and usually get pretty uniform results. Then again, it could be the leather... Quote http://www.hoppcustomleather.com https://www.facebook.com/HoppCustomLeather
Members steelhawk Posted March 3, 2012 Members Report Posted March 3, 2012 (edited) I've started using cotton balls tied up in of a piece of cotton cloth to apply my brown oil dye. It works better than daubers. I use a foam brush for the black dye. Eventually I will get an airbrush, but that will have to wait. I just finished this one the other day. Edited March 3, 2012 by steelhawk Quote www.bearriverholsters.com
Members DoubleBarP Posted March 3, 2012 Author Members Report Posted March 3, 2012 Is it the Fiebing's "Professional Oil" dye or just the regular leather dye? The reason I ask... I use the Fiebing's Pro Oil dye with a foam brush... ususally two coats... and usually get pretty uniform results. Then again, it could be the leather... Cant say for sure if it Pro or not. I do have a foam brush and I think I have an air brush outfit in the shed. Small compressor as well. Going to give that a try on the next one (in black)... Thanks =P Quote
IngleGunLeather Posted March 3, 2012 Report Posted March 3, 2012 (edited) I like airbrushing. Check Harbor Freight for a copmplete kit under $100. Edited March 3, 2012 by CountryTrash Quote Ingle Gun leather
Members DoubleBarP Posted March 4, 2012 Author Members Report Posted March 4, 2012 Asked my wife what she thought of the holster and the way it colored. She "likes" it and was wondering how I did it. She seems to think some of her social circle who like to shoot will like the holster / belt combo. She also liked the "gold" thread (white nylon that was died with holster). Any way I did a two more holsters and applied the dye with an air brush this time. Used half as much dye and seems to me a more even coat but then again its black this time. Thanks for the pointers... =P Quote
Members malabar Posted March 4, 2012 Members Report Posted March 4, 2012 I've found the finishing process to be the most challenging part of leatherwork. I've tried dipping, airbrushing and brushing with varying results. I've started using drum-dyed leather for my black holsters. First, start with good quality leather that has an even consistency, so that it absorbs the dye evenly. Dye the leather at the start of the process. Airbrushing gives great results, but the leather is only coated on the surface, so it scratches easily. A light coat of neatsfoot oil helps make for more even absorbency, but can change the color. I dip when possible, and use foam brushes when it's not possible. I use Fiebings alcohol-based dyes, and cut them 50% with denatured alcohol. Building up in light coats enables me to blend the dye strokes more evenly. The cotton-wrapped-in-fabric dauber is an old woodworker's technique. Never tried it on leather, but I mean to. tk Quote
Members DoubleBarP Posted March 4, 2012 Author Members Report Posted March 4, 2012 I've found the finishing process to be the most challenging part of leatherwork. I've tried dipping, airbrushing and brushing with varying results. I've started using drum-dyed leather for my black holsters. First, start with good quality leather that has an even consistency, so that it absorbs the dye evenly. Dye the leather at the start of the process. Airbrushing gives great results, but the leather is only coated on the surface, so it scratches easily. A light coat of neatsfoot oil helps make for more even absorbency, but can change the color. I dip when possible, and use foam brushes when it's not possible. I use Fiebings alcohol-based dyes, and cut them 50% with denatured alcohol. Building up in light coats enables me to blend the dye strokes more evenly. The cotton-wrapped-in-fabric dauber is an old woodworker's technique. Never tried it on leather, but I mean to. tk Thanks for the tip =P Quote
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