Prevent leather dyed with Tandy waterstain from lightening in areas where folded??

[thekid77]

Hey everybody

I noticed that when I dye leather with the tandy waterstain, after it has dried and I buff it, it really lightens up on areas where it's bent.....any suggestions on how to prevent this from happening? Thank you in advance for any advice you can share!!

[johnv474]

That effect is almost inherent in any absorbed dye, unless it is applied so heavily that the effect is not noticeable.  In bending it, you stretch a certain amount of color over a larger area, so the amount of color per inch is lowered.

Solution?  Bend first.

[thekid77]

On 12/18/2016 at 1:04 PM, johnv474 said:

That effect is almost inherent in any absorbed dye, unless it is applied so heavily that the effect is not noticeable.  In bending it, you stretch a certain amount of color over a larger area, so the amount of color per inch is lowered.

Solution?  Bend first.

Hi John! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge Much appreciated!!

[snubbyfan]

Bending first works for me:

 

[chiefjason]

It's called "pull up".  Some like it, some don't.  I've seen finished leather designed to do just that.  I have better luck with the Pro Oil line from Feibings.  Seems to get deeper in the leather.