steelhawk Report post Posted April 3, 2016 (edited) I have a snap on holster that is already black. I want black loops. I've made them before. Normally they get a bit stiff after wetting and Resolene. This time I want the loops to be soft. What's a good way to get them dyed black but stay supple? Edited April 3, 2016 by steelhawk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted April 3, 2016 What I do is roll them around a small steel dowel, . . . do that a couple times, . . . they will loosen right up. May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steelhawk Report post Posted April 5, 2016 I tried something else. After cutting them out, I applied neatsfoot oil and let set a few hours. Then I used Feibings oil dye, leaving it overnight to dry. The next day I applied Aussie Wax and let soak in for a few hours before using a blow dryer to melt the wax in. Then I finished with Leather Balm and Atom Wax, letting it dry and then setting the snaps. The loops stayed flexible, but appear to be quite durable, so I sent the holster off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites