Snap-on Holster loops

[steelhawk]

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

[Dwight]

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

[steelhawk]

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.