Hello From Nc

[yodersj]

Hello all,

Just got back into leatherwork after a 15 year hiatus (started back about 3 years ago). Started back with mostly small stuff - wristbands and stamping. Progressed into some mixed media, in the form of wire work and gold leaf, with a few larger pieces - a couple of messenger bags. Just a month ago I tried my hand at carving again, jumping right into with figure carving.

Dyeing has never been a strong point for me, so I've been looking around for tips as I test ideas on scraps. Being a fan of Fiebings's oil dyes, these new fangled Eco-Flo water-based dyes have been confusing until another leather worker I met pointed out I would get better results with the Pro line. I'm kind of sad it is getting hard to find the oil dye at my local Tandy. Now that I've got something I want to add color to, I ran across this forum again (found it a while back, but was in a rush and forgot to come back to sign up) while digging for tips.

At any rate, there's great information here. Not sure I can contribute much yet, but will be happy to help when and if I can to repay what I've learned already from here and what I will learn in the time to come. If you are interested, though the pictures aren't good, here is the saddle I made 20 years ago: http://www.flatmtn.c...e/saddle-making . While some of my newer work can be seen here (just the leatherwork): https://plus.google....320359304421697

Thank you all,

Stephanie

[Geneva]

Forget that eco-flow crap that is what the tree hugers want you to use. Stick with Feibings or better yet Angelus they are the best.

[King's X]

Welcome to the forum and welcome back to leather craft!