Members DavidL Posted July 31, 2015 Members Report Posted July 31, 2015 Has anyone manage to not get dye on the face side or flesh side when dyeing the edges? I haven't found the right tool (round awl, foam, edge roller) or the right technique to dye correctly. Any tips? Quote
Members thekid77 Posted July 31, 2015 Members Report Posted July 31, 2015 Has anyone manage to not get dye on the face side or flesh side when dyeing the edges? I haven't found the right tool (round awl, foam, edge roller) or the right technique to dye correctly. Any tips? Yes, you can get a Q-tip, dip it in the dye and roll the dye onto the edges of your leather with the Q-tip.....I have always used this method, and while there may be faster ways to dye edges, this method offers you a ton of control....hope this helps!! Quote
Contributing Member Bob Blea Posted July 31, 2015 Contributing Member Report Posted July 31, 2015 Bob Park sells refillable pens that are basically large felt tip markers. You can put your dye in the pen and use that to dye the edges. I don't do this very often (read almost never) because I lace my items but if I was to do this often it's probably how I would do it. There are times that I want to darken the leather under the lacing so it doesn't contrast with the lacing when/if it shows through and to do that I use a sharpie. It works well and I find it very easy to control. Quote There are always possibilities.... Bob Blea C and B Leathercrafts Fort Collins, CO Visit my shop at http://www.etsy.com/shop/CandBLeather?ref=si_shop Instagram @bobbleacandbleather
Contributing Member JLSleather Posted July 31, 2015 Contributing Member Report Posted July 31, 2015 (edited) Angelus makes a little "pen" for those narrow areas (two sizes). For anything above about 6 oz leather, a wool dauber (comes with 4 oz bottles of dye, or you can buy them separately) works well as anything. If you're ordering from Springfield leather anyway, they carry them there http://springfieldleather.com/36993/Pen%2CDyeliner%2CBroad-Tip/ But as you see, they mark them up quite a bit https://www.turtlefeathers.net/shop/dye-liner-broad/ https://www.turtlefeathers.net/shop/dye-liner-fine/ Edited July 31, 2015 by JLSleather Quote "Observation is 9/10 of the law." IF what you do is something that ANYBODY can do, then don't be surprised when ANYBODY does.
Members DoubleC Posted July 31, 2015 Members Report Posted July 31, 2015 Well David you saved me some money when you said the edge roller didn't work. I'm going to try the pens because I'v been doing this 4 years and leeave my edges undyed because of fear of getting the dye on the front or back. Thanks, Cheryl Quote http://www.etsy.com/shop/DoubleCCowgirl
Members Petewon Posted July 31, 2015 Members Report Posted July 31, 2015 (edited) Has anyone manage to not get dye on the face side or flesh side when dyeing the edges? I haven't found the right tool (round awl, foam, edge roller) or the right technique to dye correctly. Any tips? David when you mention edge roller do yo mean the craftool type rollers like the one below? I've been considering one of these but not sure if they are any good. Edited July 31, 2015 by Petewon Quote
Members DavidL Posted July 31, 2015 Author Members Report Posted July 31, 2015 (edited) i was thinking about the tool below. when I wrote I haven't found the right tool I was talking about I haven't found the right tool to buy. I don't own it but it looks like it could work. I would probably need more opinions before I make a decision or just take the chance that it will work well. A round awl I found works well , but very slowly. I am playing around with the idea of applying aussie conditioner on the grain and so that I can rub off the dye if it hits anything other part other than the edge. http://elfitakorea.blogspot.ae/2013/09/edge-dyeing-roller.html Well David you saved me some money when you said the edge roller didn't work. I'm going to try the pens because I'v been doing this 4 years and leeave my edges undyed because of fear of getting the dye on the front or back. Thanks, Cheryl I don't believe I specifically said the words "they didn't work" or even insinuated they did not work.If you misunderstood the post I apologize. Anyways, I hope u find the right tool after 4 years. Im sure there are many other ideas on what you can do when you read the opinions in this thread. Edited July 31, 2015 by DavidL Quote
Members DoubleC Posted July 31, 2015 Members Report Posted July 31, 2015 I meant didn't work for you. There are people who freehand their edges but I'll never be one f those people Cheryl Quote http://www.etsy.com/shop/DoubleCCowgirl
Members Colt W Knight Posted July 31, 2015 Members Report Posted July 31, 2015 With my hand tremors, edge finishing is the bane of my existence. If anyone finds a tool that actually works, Ill buy one as well. Quote
Members DoubleC Posted August 1, 2015 Members Report Posted August 1, 2015 David someone recommended the edge roller to mee. I thought you said you'd already tried it. I just bought those fiebings sharpies where you add your own dye and going to give them a shot at 3.50 before I buy that edge roller from Tandy for 30.00. Colt my hands are very shaky too which is why I'm looking for things also. I'll let you folks know if these pens work for someone without a natural talent. Cheryl Quote http://www.etsy.com/shop/DoubleCCowgirl
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