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Does anyone have any advice as to dyeing rawhide?

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Does anyone have any advice as to dyeing rawhide?

I spoke to a guy at one of the leather shows that showed some examples of dyed rawhide. He said most people will tell you that it can't be done, but he said you have to leave the dye on the surface for a while. He didn't say how long. So I would experiment.

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thank you all.

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It might sound kinda' gross to some but blood will dye it, pure blood, it must stand for three or four days at about room temperature, too cool and it won't take, too warm and it will turn rancid too fast. If you can let it soak as long as possible before it gets too rank you'll get a nice mahogany color. I didn't invent it but I've done it, it's an old trick that used to be used by sheepcamp braiders that didn't have a lot else to work with in the middle of nowhere.

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