rickeyfro Report post Posted June 30, 2012 Has anyone tried redying a stingray skin to a different color? I got a great deal on some real large maroon skins and would much rather have them black. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJLeatherworks Report post Posted October 21, 2012 Fiebing's Black oil dye will work. Rub it on with a dauber and let it set for a couple of days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paradoxbox Report post Posted October 23, 2012 Does that color the beads as well or just the underlying leather? Someone at a shop here told me that it's very difficult to dye the actual beads outside of the tannery and that painting it is the best option. It's unfortunate because I have a huge supply of stingray skins in an ugly teal/green color for $5 each. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJLeatherworks Report post Posted October 31, 2012 I dyed both sides using a wool dauber. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cameroo Report post Posted November 7, 2012 I think it depends on how the skin was finished. I have used the black ones from Tandy, and the color on them seems to be almost like a thin layer of rubber. The skins themselves are very durable, but the finish on those Tandy ones will not last on something like a wallet. I doubt that a stain or dye would penetrate the finish that was applied to those skins. Not sure about the ones you have though. Just try on a small scrap piece I guess. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoldenKnight Report post Posted January 26, 2013 I just ordered one (cheap) in an ugly light pink in hopes of dying it to a darker color of red, maroon, brown, or black. Would deglazing it work before an oil dye? I guess I'll have to try when it gets here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
