KayeMagic Report post Posted September 1, 2015 Hey guys, This might be a really dumb question but I was wondering at what point you dye leather? For many projects I know it is a finishing step. But when beading leather do you dye first? Also do rivets and snaps come after dye? Thanks In Advanced!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thor Report post Posted September 2, 2015 If I dye, and I'm not an expert on dyeing, I do it after all mechanical work, but before setting hardware and before burnishing. I will buff it again after all hardware is in place. Hope this answers your question or someone else has a better explanation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KayeMagic Report post Posted September 2, 2015 OK thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SmokeyPoint Report post Posted September 17, 2015 It also depends on the look you want. When I make my belts, collars, etc, with buff colored stitching on dyed leather, I have to stitch after dying or the thread will pick up the dye color. I've also done holsters where I wanted contrasting thread, but needed to mould the leather. The process was: stitch the bearing seams, mould, un-stitch, dye, stitch with the correct color thread. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
