Members purplegraf Posted March 26, 2012 Author Members Report Posted March 26, 2012 I use rust dissolved in vinegar for woodworking and I've found you can jump-start the solution by starting off w/ rusty objects --- the rusty old Brillo pad from the kitchen sink, flakes of body work from an old clunker... (or get a bit of iron oxide from the paint counter at your local hardware store). Very nice, very understated result on the case. Agree the de-glazing should have been part of the cleaning. Thanks for your comments and compliments on my project. The steel wool I used was in fact rusting in my hands as I was stuffing it into the vinegar bottles! Would you please tell me what you use for deglazing and how you do it? Thanks again! Quote
Members DoubleBarP Posted March 26, 2012 Members Report Posted March 26, 2012 Dont want to hijack the thread. If someone would be so kind. I would like to start my first batch vinegaroon. What kind of vinegar is best, and what type of container do you store it in? During the fermentation process are there any evaporation issues or any off gasing to be concerned about. I'm thinking of a large batch as I want to "dip" my next project and that will require a gallon on more... I'm thinking of just a couple of gallons in a tupperwear container out in the shed to let it cook for awhile and then give it a try. Also what type of filter is best. Ie milk filters (I live in Dairy County) or coffee type... Thanks for the "learnin".... =P Quote
mlapaglia Posted March 27, 2012 Report Posted March 27, 2012 White cheap vinegar. Yes leave the lid loose, as it will gas a little. Any paper filter. I have used coffee or paper towels. Give it two weeks. Stir or shake once a day. after 2 weeks filter and let set for 24 hours to settle. then decant to a clean container with a tight lid. Quote The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering. Bruce Lee
Members Sovran81 Posted March 27, 2012 Members Report Posted March 27, 2012 Use as much steel wool as you can dissolve. IIRC I got 6 pads to dissolve in 1 gallon. If it still smells like vinegar add more steel wool. Strain it first before filtering, or you will be changing lots of coffee filters to filter 1/4 cup at a time. The amount of tannins in the leather do contribute to how black it will be even with the black tea/coffee pretreatment. I have had some leather that I had to finish with black shoe polish while other leather just a conditioner. I love the look you got on your bag. It has so much more character then just a black bag. Quote
Members Sylvia Posted March 27, 2012 Members Report Posted March 27, 2012 Dont want to hijack the thread. If someone would be so kind. I would like to start my first batch vinegaroon. What kind of vinegar is best, and what type of container do you store it in? During the fermentation process are there any evaporation issues or any off gasing to be concerned about. I'm thinking of a large batch as I want to "dip" my next project and that will require a gallon on more... I'm thinking of just a couple of gallons in a tupperwear container out in the shed to let it cook for awhile and then give it a try. Also what type of filter is best. Ie milk filters (I live in Dairy County) or coffee type... Thanks for the "learnin".... =P BarP... I found this tutorial on line that is pretty good. http://graybear.com.au/vinegaroon-black-leather-dye/ Of course you can make any amount you want. S Quote A teacher pointed at me with a ruler and said "At the end of this ruler is an idiot." I got detention when I asked "Which end?"
Members DoubleBarP Posted March 27, 2012 Members Report Posted March 27, 2012 BarP... I found this tutorial on line that is pretty good. http://graybear.com....ck-leather-dye/ Of course you can make any amount you want. S Thank you.. =P Quote
Members Sylvia Posted March 27, 2012 Members Report Posted March 27, 2012 Thank you.. =P OMG ha ha ha ha.... I couldn't figure out why you kept sticking your tongue out as a signature. It just dawned on me that is "Double Bar P" "Duh" LOL Very cool... do you sign your leather that way too? Quote A teacher pointed at me with a ruler and said "At the end of this ruler is an idiot." I got detention when I asked "Which end?"
Members DoubleBarP Posted March 27, 2012 Members Report Posted March 27, 2012 OMG ha ha ha ha.... I couldn't figure out why you kept sticking your tongue out as a signature. It just dawned on me that is "Double Bar P" "Duh" LOL Very cool... do you sign your leather that way too? Sorry no disrespect intended. Sticking my tongue out? Oh no... (guess I'm not versed in icons...). In the late 50's - 70's my family was in the cattle business and that was our brand =P as in Double Bar P... Quote
Members Sylvia Posted March 27, 2012 Members Report Posted March 27, 2012 Sorry no disrespect intended. Sticking my tongue out? Oh no... (guess I'm not versed in icons...). In the late 50's - 70's my family was in the cattle business and that was our brand =P as in Double Bar P... I didn't feel disrespected... I don't think any one else would either. This " =P " in forums and chats is the same as this emoticon. .. just like =) is the same as I think it's cool!! Quote A teacher pointed at me with a ruler and said "At the end of this ruler is an idiot." I got detention when I asked "Which end?"
Members DoubleBarP Posted March 27, 2012 Members Report Posted March 27, 2012 I didn't feel disrespected... I don't think any one else would either. This " =P " in forums and chats is the same as this emoticon. .. just like =) is the same as I think it's cool!! Guess I should just stick with DoubleBarP.... Starting to rethink the makers mark I ordered.... :-)))) Quote
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