Members MBWilson8541 Posted March 14, 2018 Members Report Posted March 14, 2018 I just started getting into leather work and I have made a few simple projects. Ive been using 8-9oz Veg tan leather (side) and Tandy Eco-Flo (water based dye). After I have my holster dyed and stitched, I use hot sink water to wet the leather. I have been using a new cloth and the hot water to case the leather. I try to evenly cover the entire surface before molding. It never fails that I get dark coloring around the edges of the leather . What am I doing wrong? Thanks Quote
bikermutt07 Posted March 14, 2018 Report Posted March 14, 2018 Try wet molding before you dye and stitch. I don't use the Eco flow, but I'm sure adding water to a water based dye (even when dry) is going to have some pigment movement. 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 MBWilson8541 Posted March 16, 2018 Author Members Report Posted March 16, 2018 Thank you for the suggestions Quote
Contributing Member fredk Posted March 16, 2018 Contributing Member Report Posted March 16, 2018 Don't use hot water; at the most only luke warm and apply with a sponge Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
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