FrankManic Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colt W Knight Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
