RussInVegas Report post Posted August 7, 2016 Newbie question again... i just bought a pattern of a hat I want to make & it brought up a question I haven't figured out yet... How do I make veg tanned leather a lighter color than it already is? Is it painting instead of dying, starting with a different type of leather, etc? heres a pic of the hat I bought the pattern for - I really like the orange leather underside the brim & might even(after I get it right a few times) try orange laces too... thanks, Russ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RockyAussie Report post Posted August 7, 2016 Leave the leather under some strong lighting for a few days. That is generally the worst thing that some shops do with products and believe me what it can do to a product is sometimes unbelievable.Nice hat and I agree the orange is a great choice. Like a corset that should be fun to make. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomG Report post Posted August 7, 2016 Where did you find the pattern? I did an internet search and tried the URL on the photo and can't find it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussInVegas Report post Posted August 7, 2016 I found the pattern on Etsy... I'll give you a link for a dollar - just kidding... Here it is below... I'll toss in the words "Steampunk Hat" for those searching that phrase... Russ https://www.etsy.com/listing/270016942/leather-top-hat-pattern-diy-leather?ref=hp_rv Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussInVegas Report post Posted August 7, 2016 By the way, this guy has a LOT of really weird leather masks & stuff on this site... Not my 'bag', but seems to be fashionable & expensive Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomG Report post Posted August 8, 2016 20 minutes ago, RussInVegas said: By the way, this guy has a LOT of really weird leather masks & stuff on this site... Not my 'bag', but seems to be fashionable & expensive Found it. Thanks. Yeah.. He's proud of his stuff.. But in all fairness, a lot of those items take a LOT of work... And the hardware is probably a bit steep. Let me know how the hat goes. I won't spend that much on a pattern unless I KNOW I'm going to make one <g>.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colt W Knight Report post Posted August 8, 2016 I don't normally like steam punk stuff, but that is a really nice hat. That guy does really nice work, and I don't think his prices are high for the quality. Most steam punk stuff I see is really crummy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colt W Knight Report post Posted August 8, 2016 By the way, you can airbrush angelus acrylic leather paint on something to change the color. The problem is it will take a lot of coats to cover up the really dark background. You would need to apply numerous thin coats, but it can be done. I have actually done it on cowboy boots for a friend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
