Members fotomaker57 Posted February 16, 2014 Members Report Posted February 16, 2014 Do most here dye the inside of their holsters or leave them as is? I have purchased a few custom made holsters over the years and they have been dyed inside. I have started making my own holsters and need to decide which way to go. So please let me know which you prefer and why. Quote
Troy I Posted February 16, 2014 Report Posted February 16, 2014 I dye the inside of mine most of the time, I like the whole holster to match. The only time I don't dye is when a customer request that he/she does not want the inside dyed or I have just used an oil finish, then it only gets oiled. I guess it is really up the the craftsman or the customer and what he or she likes. Troy Quote TroyImler's LeatherBentonville, VA 22610 http://www.ebay.com/usr/imlers_leather
Members fotomaker57 Posted February 16, 2014 Author Members Report Posted February 16, 2014 I dye the inside of mine most of the time, I like the whole holster to match. The only time I don't dye is when a customer request that he/she does not want the inside dyed or I have just used an oil finish, then it only gets oiled. I guess it is really up the the craftsman or the customer and what he or she likes. Troy Is there any advantage or disadvantage, other than astetics, to dying the interior? Quote
Troy I Posted February 16, 2014 Report Posted February 16, 2014 I don't think there is any advantage or disadvantage. ..I think it is purely for looks. I may stand corrected, there are a lot more knowledgeable people on here besides me. Quote TroyImler's LeatherBentonville, VA 22610 http://www.ebay.com/usr/imlers_leather
Members Red Cent Posted February 16, 2014 Members Report Posted February 16, 2014 (edited) Are we talking a 2 ply or lined holster? Or a single piece of leather? Edited February 16, 2014 by Red Cent Quote https://www.facebook.com/redcentcustomleather?ref=bookmarks http://www.redcentcustomleather.com/
Members glockanator Posted February 16, 2014 Members Report Posted February 16, 2014 I only dye the inside if it is a black holster. If it is a brown holster I leave the inside a natural color. Quote
Members Shooter McGavin Posted February 16, 2014 Members Report Posted February 16, 2014 dye inside 100% of the time. To me it looks cleaner and makes edging easier. Quote Zlogonje Gunleathers
Members Eaglestroker Posted February 17, 2014 Members Report Posted February 17, 2014 (edited) When I look at folks that really have excellent attention to detail (particle comes to mind) they use natural interiors. I've always felt it really shows your ability to work the leather when you have a nice clean natural liner. While personally my work still has it's fair share of dye 'licks' here and there it just looks good to me. Unless requested to dye I prefer natural liners. Early on I had a thumb break transfer dye onto a VZ grip and it made me think twice about it even though my sealant process has changed majorly since then as well. Edited February 17, 2014 by Eaglestroker Quote
Members fotomaker57 Posted February 17, 2014 Author Members Report Posted February 17, 2014 Are we talking a 2 ply or lined holster? Or a single piece of leather? Unlined, 2 piece pancake style. Quote
Members Dwight Posted February 17, 2014 Members Report Posted February 17, 2014 Since I dip dye all my holsters, . . . unless it is adamantly requested otherwise, . . . they are dyed through and through. Esthetics and beauty being in the eye of the beholder, . . . a dyed holster will look better longer inside than an undyed one, . . . IMHO. May God bless, Dwight Quote If you can breathe, . . . thank God. If you can read, . . . thank a teacher. If you are reading this in English, . . . thank a veteran. www.dwightsgunleather.com
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