Dags3777 Posted October 3, 2008 Report Posted October 3, 2008 I learn't not to wear good clothes, whilst dying in a windy surround. Darryl Quote When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realised God doesn't work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness.
Members AnnieO Posted October 6, 2008 Members Report Posted October 6, 2008 I've learned that even 2 bandaids will not stop the blood flow or stop the awl going through again Quote
Hennessy Posted October 18, 2008 Report Posted October 18, 2008 in th depth of yer attention dont take a sip outta th wrong container adios peter john Quote
Contributing Member UKRay Posted October 18, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted October 18, 2008 (edited) When you are dyeing leather, do try not to scratch, rub or pick your nose... or anywhere else for that matter! The stains can hang around for several embarrasing days. Trying to remove contact adhesive from plastic lenses can be amusing - especially if you can't see a thing without glasses. Forgetting to dry your hands on the 'special' towel reserved for drying dogs and using after dyeing leather will cause all kinds of misery in your houshold. Having floorboards with a gap between them means everything you drop will be lost to you for ever. Get a rug. Never grab for a dropping tool - it will be a knife every time. Edited October 18, 2008 by UKRay Quote "Some mornings, it's just not worth chewing through the leather straps" Ray Hatley www.barefootleather.co.uk
Contributing Member TwinOaks Posted October 18, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted October 18, 2008 There's a pretty good reason why lots of people have suggested wearing gloves when applying stains/dyes. The same reason is why lots of folks have work aprons. Quote Mike DeLoach Esse Quam Videri (Be rather than Seem) "Don't learn the tricks of the trade.....Learn the trade." "Teach what you know......Learn what you don't." LEATHER ARTISAN'S DIGITAL GUILD on Facebook.
Timd Posted October 18, 2008 Report Posted October 18, 2008 OK, here's mine...Always read ALL of the instructions! I got a Preval sprayer, loaded it with green spirit dye, sprayed a Rolling Rock Beer guitar strap, and then tried to treat the Preval like an aerosol can. Yup, turned it upside-down to clear the nozzle. Didn't know there was a vent on the sprayer, and ended up with a bright green hand for a few days. Goes along with always wear gloves too, huh? Quote
Members calanneh Posted October 18, 2008 Members Report Posted October 18, 2008 OK, here's mine...Always read ALL of the instructions! I got a Preval sprayer, loaded it with green spirit dye, sprayed a Rolling Rock Beer guitar strap, and then tried to treat the Preval like an aerosol can. Yup, turned it upside-down to clear the nozzle. Didn't know there was a vent on the sprayer, and ended up with a bright green hand for a few days. Goes along with always wear gloves too, huh? hehehe, BEEN THERE DONE THAT!!!! But I was using brown.....so I looked like I had #^%# on my hand for days......... cal Quote William Tandy Store #17 800-772-2629 Union City, CA
Members calanneh Posted October 19, 2008 Members Report Posted October 19, 2008 (edited) OH! One I learned the hard way just this morning.... -Never try stitching two pieces of leather together while sitting in your recliner with your cat in your lap.... It turns into a game of chasing the thread. My knife sheath now has nice lil 'kittie inprints' on the leather from her claws. Edited October 19, 2008 by calanneh Quote William Tandy Store #17 800-772-2629 Union City, CA
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