Black Dye Spreading

[hunter131]

So I have a Bible cover im working on and I dyed the silhouette black let it dry over night and buffed it this afternoon. When I buffed it the dye spread all around where I was buffing making around the silhouette and letters darker. I use tandy eco flo and used one coat. I buffed it with sheepskin. Is there anyway to stop this? Am I doing something wrong? Anything will help. Thanks

[Harry Marinakis]

There may be residual dye remaining on the surface of the leather. When you buff the leather, you are probably spreading this leftover dye.

When my leather is almost dry after applying dye, I get a soft, damp sponge and thoroughly wipe down the leather to remove any residual surface dye.

Edited September 30, 2014 by Harry Marinakis

[ninety5percent]

I don't buff the background dye after I let it sit overnight, there really is no need to because the dye penetrates the leather like it should. After dying the background and let it sit overnight, I put resist on the background and/or the pattern and let that sit another overnight after a coat or two. Then you can put your antique on and finish your project. The resist will prevent the dye from smearing. IMPORTANT TO LET IT DRY!!! Hope this helps

[hunter131]

i might try that on some scrap and see if i like it..thanks

[Hennessy]

an older than me leather bloke in dallas tx showed me a neat way to dye black. try on scrap,lacquer first th area to be blcknd.then paint black dye on [apply lol] let dry ov nite lightly buff gives a patent look with no residue eh !