ETW Grumpy Posted October 28, 2016 Report Posted October 28, 2016 I made a belt out of Tandy Latigo and lined it with mission grain pigskin. Never had any problems with it bleeding. Quote
Members BJP Posted February 27, 2017 Members Report Posted February 27, 2017 (edited) I have made a few burgundy latigo dog collars, and some black latigo collars. It never fails but the burgundy latigo bleeds like crazy when rubbed down, or in rain or whatever situation! I swear if I frowned at the burg latigo it will bleed. The black on the other hand has a certain amount of rub off on my cloth but then it seems done. No more color rub off These hides are both from Tandy leather because I'm in Canada ..and am hesitant to order online from a tannery etc ... In case I don't get what I order. Am nervous that what you see in the pic online isn't true to life. Probably should brave it and order??? What can be done about the burgundy bleeding. Anything? I won't use it for customers cuz I'd hate for my collar to stain the dog coat. I stick mostly to veg tan but love the softness and feel of latigo!! Any suggestions wud wud be greatly appreciated!! Thx BJP Edited February 27, 2017 by BJP Quote
bikermutt07 Posted February 27, 2017 Report Posted February 27, 2017 (edited) 28 minutes ago, BJP said: I have made a few burgundy latigo dog collars, and some black latigo collars. It never fails but the burgundy latigo bleeds like crazy when rubbed down, or in rain or whatever situation! I swear if I frowned at the burg latigo it will bleed. The black on the other hand has a certain amount of rub off on my cloth but then it seems done. No more color rub off These hides are both from Tandy leather because I'm in Canada ..and am hesitant to order online from a tannery etc ... In case I don't get what I order. Am nervous that what you see in the pic online isn't true to life. What can be done about the burgundy bleeding. Anything? I won't use it for customers cuz I'd hate for my collar to stain the dog coat. I stick mostly to veg tan but love the softness and feel of latigo!! Any suggestions wud wud be greatly appreciated!! Thx BJP From what I understand the tandy Latigo is known for bleeding. I have a Tandy down the street. No one else seems to have this problem. I have been ordering all my leather (not a lot so far) from online sources. Quality and price are way beyond Tandy. Give it a try. You'll see how bad they have been doing you. Edited February 27, 2017 by bikermutt07 Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Members BJP Posted February 27, 2017 Members Report Posted February 27, 2017 Thanks Bikermutt07.. i think I'm going to bite the bullet and try ordering.. I just don't know who to buy from to get good not overpriced Latigo. Ill look into this subject Quote
bikermutt07 Posted February 28, 2017 Report Posted February 28, 2017 (edited) Check with Maverick. http://maverickleathercompany.com/product-category/horween/latigo/ Edited February 28, 2017 by bikermutt07 Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
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