Cowgirlup8807 Report post Posted October 11, 2013 How do I achieve a light oil finish on my tack? I love the way it looks but have never been able to find a dye light enough to achieve the look I want. Any step by step pointers would be fantastic! I am also trying to find a place to buy thick leather to make 1 ply headstalls, breastcollars, etc. I have some light saddle skirting but it is just too thin and I have to make them two ply. Any suggestions on where to find good leather for this would be great. Of course as I am just starting out making tack, the smaller pieces I can find that still work are usually the cheapest so the better Thanks in advance! CW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoyalLeatherDesigns Report post Posted October 12, 2013 Have you tried neats foot oil or wyo sheen I think this is the look you are going after I might be wrong also you can find thick leather at Brettuns Village Leather Craft Supplies I have seen them as thick as 16oz maybe more if you are working with small pieces they sell 10 pounds of thick veg tan for 60 dollars give them a try I am sure you won't be disappointed. Good luck! Ralph Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ikewineb Report post Posted November 15, 2013 I'm not sure I understand exactly what color you are talking about, but it sounds like a sun dyed look. If you oil it and set in the sun, it will darken quite a bit. No dye needed. It does take sometime to change, but not as long as you might think. If you have a color that is close, but it is just a bit too dark, you could simply dilute the dye until you get the look you are going for. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
