rknight2 Report post Posted January 5, 2015 I made my first holster the other day. It turned out good for my first attempt. Now I would like to do some two tone dye or darker on the edges. Could anyone please tell me how it is done. I attached a couple of pics on what I would like to try. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
texback Report post Posted January 6, 2015 Most likely airbrushed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thefanninator Report post Posted January 6, 2015 (edited) The first one likes like it's dyed the light brown color and then streaked with a rag with the dark brown/black color. The 2nd looks air brushed around the edges. Edited January 6, 2015 by thefanninator Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rknight2 Report post Posted January 6, 2015 The first one likes like it's dyed the light brown color and then streaked with a rag with the dark brown/black color. The 2nd looks air brushed around the edges. Thanks. Are there any videos for this type of dyeing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blueblazer Report post Posted January 11, 2015 The second one looks just like a sunburst finish on a guitar, might be able to get more tips looking through techniques for that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calvus Report post Posted January 14, 2015 Thanks. Are there any videos for this type of dyeing? Yup - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uP0BfZcZ4vU Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NVLeatherWorx Report post Posted January 14, 2015 You can also achieve the look on the second holster by using the block dyeing process. An airbrush finish will give it a more commercial looking appearance (as in the provided image) whereas a block dyed finish will look a bit more "natural" in that the edges where the colors transition will be less "perfect" looking (for lack of a better term). It just give a more handmade/hand finished look to it than you get with mechanical applications. I do agree though that the first holster appears to have been dyed (full coverage) with the lighter color and then either "rag dragged" or "paint brush dragged) with the darker color to give it that effect. It does look sharp though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted January 14, 2015 (edited) I'm gonna go with both airbrushed, though it's possible that the first was drum dyed that way (less the silly Greek stuff in white). But that second one, pull the airbrush trigger, and go around the piece. Simple. Takes 30 seconds .. maybe. Edited January 14, 2015 by JLSleather Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rknight2 Report post Posted January 15, 2015 Thanks for all the input from you all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted February 5, 2015 Yikes. An 19 minute "airbrush" video, where the airbrush doesn't actually come out until about 14 minute mark? Maybe I clicked the wrong link .. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
