Dip Dye Method

[TomG]

I have been dip dyeing my collars, belts and leashes for a while now.

But I sometimes have erratic results.

I am using a "drag" technique because soaking seems to over-color the straps.

But if I dilute the dye more, can I just do a short soak and a quick wipe down as I pull it out and get more even and consistent results.

I guess the real questions are - How do you do it

AND... will the leather reach a saturation in a given dilution of dye and not get darker past a certain point? Say.. Will Saddle Tan become a brown if I leave it in say 3 minutes?

Thanks

[electrathon]

I do very similar to you. Submerge in a pan for a short time. The dye is always diluted, sometimes more or less, depending on the color.

Pull it out and pat it with a soft towel to remove excess, lay flat to dry.