Members 4t Diamond Posted March 18, 2016 Members Report Posted March 18, 2016 (edited) So I have this part of a cover that I'm working on and tried to dye it with saddle tan but ended up with bad streaking as show. In the pictures. Is there anything I can do to remedy this or am I at a point of needing to start over? Thanks in advance. Edited March 18, 2016 by 4t Diamond Quote
Members Tugadude Posted March 18, 2016 Members Report Posted March 18, 2016 Did you do your initial application in straight lines or swirls? As far as now, it is probably salvageable. I would lightly wet it and then apply more stain. I'd be tempted to do it in circular fashion. Not saying it is the right way, but I typically moisten the surface with water and apply the stain in a circular motion. I take care to not let any area sit too long, working fast until it is all dyed. I then apply stain in a linear fashion, making sure to spread it evenly. I seldom have any lines or obvious swirls when I do it this way. I use Fiebing's oil dye exclusively because I find it readily available. Good luck! And nice carving, BTW. Quote
electrathon Posted March 18, 2016 Report Posted March 18, 2016 First off, I probably would have dip dyed that. A lot faster and less prone to trouble. You should have used a piece of shearling and worked very, very fast with circular motions. Sloppy and fast, then wipe with a soft towel (not a good one, your wife will get mad at you). To salvage it, go darker. Quote
Members Red Cent Posted March 19, 2016 Members Report Posted March 19, 2016 Bet it is 50/50. Quote https://www.facebook.com/redcentcustomleather?ref=bookmarks http://www.redcentcustomleather.com/
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