Dip dyeing leather straps

[battlemunky]

1 hour ago, JLSleather said:

where da like button?

He's back! Good to see you @JLSleather!

[maxdaddy]

A few years ago I started using vinegroon to make all of my strap handles black. It's a very forgiving, cheap, and fast procedure... Basically I can dump dozens of straps in a plastic bin with the 'groon and swish them around in it for a minute or so. Then lay them out for a few minutes on a flat surface. I see them turn dark black quickly and after a few minutes I rinse them en-masse in a water/baking-soda bin for a bit and finally rinse them in a bin with clear water. Start to finish in less than 15-minutes and I can do *lots* of straps at once. After they dry, buff a little and apply oil and you're good to go. The oiling takes much longer than the rest of the process since it is done with a dauber. 

Vinegroon may not be the best solution for this particular project but I recommend that you try it just to judge the range of possibilities.

 

[mike02130]

19 hours ago, Jason046 said:

The reason we dont buy pre dyed leather is we do a wide variety of colors so its easier just to do it from scratch. Might look into that though. Also i like the price and quality of the leather we buy so its hard to change

Yeah, I understand.  Buckle Guy sells premium dyed leather sides in a variety of colors.  They offer strap cutting service.  I think they charge 25 bucks per side.  Might cost more but if you figure your labor and frustration, it may be worth it?