Members BadW0lf Posted October 18, 2013 Members Report Posted October 18, 2013 How the heck do I do this kind of dye job?!?! I can't figure out how to post a pic, so here's a link... http://www.etsy.com/listing/81156357/upcycled-leather-jewelry-cuff-spring?utm_source=Pinterest&utm_medium=PageTools&utm_campaign=Share Quote ~Kate
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted October 18, 2013 Contributing Member Report Posted October 18, 2013 Forget the paint . I'd like to know how you take 50¢ worth of old leather and snaps, throw some LOUD paint at it, and sell 1600 of em at $50 per! Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Members lightningad Posted October 18, 2013 Members Report Posted October 18, 2013 Forget the paint . I'd like to know how you take 50¢ worth of old leather and snaps, throw some LOUD paint at it, and sell 1600 of em at $50 per! i think the answer is simple - just try it and see!! as you've pointed out, it won't cost you much. Quote "You is what you am, a cow don't make ham!" Frank Zappa - Musical Visionary Barking Rooster Leather Goods Pinterest Page
Contributing Member Bob Blea Posted October 18, 2013 Contributing Member Report Posted October 18, 2013 To answer the original question, it is paint. They even say that in the item description. I would use acrylics and then seal it with resolene. Bob Quote There are always possibilities.... Bob Blea C and B Leathercrafts Fort Collins, CO Visit my shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/CandBLeather?ref=si_shop Instagram @bobbleacandbleather
Alihs Posted October 25, 2013 Report Posted October 25, 2013 I think the effect is done by painting twice, then wiping some of the second coat of with a solvent. But I do not think this can be done with dye's. More likely with acrylics or the like. Hope this helps. Kim Quote
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