Members Go2Tex Posted August 31, 2007 Members Report Posted August 31, 2007 Yep, been there done that with the black dye ordeal. The biggest problem is the rubbing off. I found I just have to put an acrylic finish on it. I don't like the plastic feel but it seals it. Quote Brent Tubre email: BCL@ziplinkmail.com
Michael Sheldon Posted August 31, 2007 Report Posted August 31, 2007 Yep, been there done that with the black dye ordeal. The biggest problem is the rubbing off. I found I just have to put an acrylic finish on it. I don't like the plastic feel but it seals it. I actually had a problem with Fiebings doing it that way. After sealing it, the finish would eventually start to peel off, because the dye kept it from bonding properly. I ended up switching to Weaver's dye, and also switched to using carnuba wax to finish it instead of acrylic or lacquer. Now, if I'm not carving the leather, I use Wickett and Craig's black-dyed veg tan. Quote Michael Sheldon Desert Raven Leather
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