Kalley Report post Posted April 3, 2014 Hello Everyone I ended up with extremely uneven color. I started with Eco-Flo Leather Dye, Scarlet Red, applied to untreated, dry, veggie tanned leather. Set to dry for 24 hours. Applied one coat of Eco-Flo Gel Antique Black. I like both the dark and light effects but would really want to have it uniform through out the whole project. Any suggestions? A beginner that could use a lot of help Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BondoBobCustomSaddles Report post Posted April 3, 2014 First off Kalley, let me say that I only use Fieblings pro oil dye. That said, it appears that the antique is heavier and set longer in some places than others. Not sure about eco flo, but; I would take some lacquer thinner on a rag, and give it a good going over, then let it dry. For what ever reason, there was some hand oil or other type of whatever that impeded the even saturation of the antique. Sometimes it can also be the moisture content in the leather that does it. That is why if it is my intention to have an even coat on something I dye, I use lacquer thinner to clean just before I dye. On the other hand if I want it to have a uneven old timey look I will often add some water in areas to get that effect like in the pic of this saddle. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
