Dyeing Problems

[CriticalHitRogue]

I recently dyed some leather pieces for a dice bag using Fiebings brand leather dye. I dyed the leather and let it set for hours to let it dry, but when I run my hand over the leather piece, I still get dye on my hands. How do you fix this problem? I should mention that the dye that I am using is purple, and I have been buffing the dyed leather piece but the dye still stains my skin.

Edited September 8, 2019 by CriticalHitRogue

[LatigoAmigo]

  On 9/8/2019 at 10:34 AM, CriticalHitRogue said:

How do you fix this problem?

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Possibly cleaning the leather with saddle soap. My preferred is liquid in a spray bottle I get from a local farm supply store. That and a soft rag should help you clean up all of the residue.

[CriticalHitRogue]

Is there a particular brand of saddle soap that you use? Also, can you find it online?

[LatigoAmigo]

  On 9/8/2019 at 6:35 PM, CriticalHitRogue said:

Is there a particular brand of saddle soap that you use? Also, can you find it online?

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Leather New is what I use, and it is available from Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000H5SQ4K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[wizard of tragacanth]

I can't help you with your current problem but I can offer some advice to avoid such problems in the future. Use Fiebing's Pro Dye. It's much better. Unfortunately, it does not come in Purple.

nick

[Handstitched]

  On 9/8/2019 at 10:34 AM, CriticalHitRogue said:

How do you fix this problem?

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Have you used a sealer like Resolene  ?  Or perhaps another sealer suitable for Fiebings dyes ? 

I use a water based polyurethane sealer on my belts and various other projects to prevent  dye coming out onto clothing etc.  I never use dye without a sealer . 

HS