MBWilson8541 Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MBWilson8541 Report post Posted March 16, 2018 Thank you for the suggestions Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted March 16, 2018 Don't use hot water; at the most only luke warm and apply with a sponge Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
