Leprechaunleather Report post Posted February 4, 2014 ive just completed my second wallet , it turned out pretty good with a very unexpected dying finish (Accidental) but the finish looks great , i first dyed all the inside pouches with med brown antique finish which turned out the expected antique brown. I USED A CLOTH TO APPLY THE DYE. Then i dyed the outside cover of the wallet with the same antique brown ..... BUT...... i used a brand new fresh NATURAL SPONGE which i took out of a packet. It was moist when i took it out, i'm guessing the dampen them before packaging to keep them fresh and soft. But the finish i got was completely different to the rest of the wallet. The only way i can describe it is an almost alligator grey/brown which looks really good ! On the outside cover i also incorporated a Brand which was on the leather i bought hince the name i put on the wallet "The Cowboy " By the time i was finished waxing and finishing the edges this evening the daylight was gone and i have really yellow light in the house , not ideal for taking pictures . but i did any way and here they are , Tomorrow when i finish work ill take good pictures outside when its still bright and upload them . By the way i was also wondering has any one else experienced the whole sponge changing the colour of the dye ? And if not its definatly worth a try ! Also i used olive oil instead of neatsfoot oil on the whole wallet so that could not have affected the colour . Let me know what you all think ! Ps the photos really do not do the colour any justice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CareyB Report post Posted February 4, 2014 I like it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WScott Report post Posted February 4, 2014 I like it too The brand makes it stand out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leprechaunleather Report post Posted February 5, 2014 ok so new photos , a little better than the last Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LNLeather Report post Posted February 5, 2014 I really like your wallet design and I love the way you positioned the Brand on the wallet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leprechaunleather Report post Posted February 5, 2014 thanks guys and gal ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites