Members FrankManic Posted August 16, 2015 Members Report Posted August 16, 2015 So the question is; What does applying oil after dying do for the leather? I've never used oil so I'm curious what the effect is. Quote
Members Colt W Knight Posted August 16, 2015 Members Report Posted August 16, 2015 (edited) Alcohol dye can stiffen/harden the leather, and an even coat of neatsfoot oil can soften it back. Also serves to preserve the leather and preven it from drying out and cracking. I oil before I dye. the leather seems to dye better in my experience, plus I don't have to worry about bleeding dye into my stitches or other areas if I have multiple color dyes. Edited August 16, 2015 by Colt W Knight Quote
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