Problem with Fiebing pro oil dyes

[TomSwede]

If it looks like water stains it suggests that something has been spilled onto it so maybe the good useful pointers I've gotten here is worth considering. My splotches is not any way near looking like something that was spilled on.

Tom

[BillB]

Tom,

I forgot to mention that after I have tooled the leather and cleaned it with a deglazer, I will spread a paper towel or clean cloth over the areas of the piece I am not staining, especially when I am doing detailed work with a small brush since I tend to rest the side of my hand on the work itself. This helps to keep the leather clean and free of my body oils.

BillB.

[Ian]

Tom, can't add anything that hasn't already been said, but that pattern is beautiful!

[TomSwede]

Tom, can't add anything that hasn't already been said, but that pattern is beautiful!

Thank you Ian!

I drew it myself for once so I'm proud of it but wanna thank Schno because I'd never thunk of it if it wasn't for his DaVinci inspired Artisan Skincraft logo though I didn't have his logo at hand so it's not copied straight off.

I can add also that I used the back of an toothbrush with a taped piece of thin sponge and cloth and blockdyed over the red cuts. I cannot emphasis the importance of smoothing around the lines before doing this. I did that to the point of perfection...I thought.... but had to use dried out childrens felt tip pen to do some touch ups anyway.

I think customer likes it too 'cuz he's allready planning for the next one in same fashion but with viking runes from their biker club logo but so far He has only seen it online, same pics as here but smaller.

Tom