Members Pirate305 Posted March 2, 2018 Members Report Posted March 2, 2018 Okay I know I have to buff the leather after dying, but it seems the dye never stops coming off. Am I doing something wrong? should I be using a machine? What should I use to do the buffing? Any input would help. Thanks Quote
Members koreric75 Posted March 2, 2018 Members Report Posted March 2, 2018 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Pirate305 said: Okay I know I have to buff the leather after dying, but it seems the dye never stops coming off. Am I doing something wrong? should I be using a machine? What should I use to do the buffing? Any input would help. Thanks I typically give it a once over after dying then apply finish and then buff for real... p.s. i use the synthetic wool pads, an old piece of jeans, a t-shirt etc, whatever i have nearby but almost always go over it last with a wool pad. Edited March 2, 2018 by koreric75 added info Quote Machines currently in use: Cowboy 3200, Adler 67-372, Singer 66, Singer 15-91
bikermutt07 Posted March 2, 2018 Report Posted March 2, 2018 What dye are you using? 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 Pirate305 Posted March 4, 2018 Author Members Report Posted March 4, 2018 On 3/1/2018 at 5:11 PM, koreric75 said: I typically give it a once over after dying then apply finish and then buff for real... p.s. i use the synthetic wool pads, an old piece of jeans, a t-shirt etc, whatever i have nearby but almost always go over it last with a wool pad. A wool pad?! What kind, size etc. Quote
Members Pirate305 Posted March 4, 2018 Author Members Report Posted March 4, 2018 On 3/1/2018 at 5:47 PM, bikermutt07 said: What dye are you using? right now I'm trying Angelus in coffee and oxblood, and it comes off after buffing for 20 minutes. I have also used Fiebings and the same thing happens. especially if I use water. I have tried wiping with acetone and alcohol and I'm still buffing and dye is coming off. Quote
bikermutt07 Posted March 4, 2018 Report Posted March 4, 2018 4 hours ago, Pirate305 said: right now I'm trying Angelus in coffee and oxblood, and it comes off after buffing for 20 minutes. I have also used Fiebings and the same thing happens. especially if I use water. I have tried wiping with acetone and alcohol and I'm still buffing and dye is coming off. I'm not familiar with the Angelus, but I use the fiebings all the time. Give it a good 24 hours to dry after you dye it. Then you buff it dry. Don't add anything wet to it. No water, acetone, or alcohol. Then you can add the conditioner you want. I use neetsfoot oil. Give that 24 hours to penetrate. Then add your finish. Good luck. 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 koreric75 Posted March 4, 2018 Members Report Posted March 4, 2018 7 hours ago, Pirate305 said: A wool pad?! What kind, size etc. Like these, i get them from tandy but you can find them other places... Quote Machines currently in use: Cowboy 3200, Adler 67-372, Singer 66, Singer 15-91
Contributing Member fredk Posted March 4, 2018 Contributing Member Report Posted March 4, 2018 Not been asked yet; what type of leather is it and how did you prepare it for the dyeing? Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Members Pirate305 Posted March 12, 2018 Author Members Report Posted March 12, 2018 The leather is Veg tan 2/3oz or 3/4oz. I wipe it down with either denatured alcohol or Acetone. Quote
Members Gabriel Rasa Posted April 23, 2018 Members Report Posted April 23, 2018 On 3/4/2018 at 4:34 AM, bikermutt07 said: I'm not familiar with the Angelus, but I use the fiebings all the time. In my experience, Angelus dyes behave about identically to Fiebings spirit dyes -- they just have the advantage of being legal in California, where you can't get Fiebings without making a road trip to Reno. XD Quote
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