Free Sample of "Dyes-True" Leather

[Johanna]

Free Sample from Orion Calf

Have you asked for your sample yet? This is an interesting leather because it's said to accept dye better than traditionally tanned leather. I'm curious to know what you folks think of it.

[battlemunky]

Ordered my sample, thanks for the heads up. I'll try a few different dyes/brands on it and report back.

[Retswerb]

Wow, even shipping is free on this one! My order is in as well, looking forward to checking it out. Thanks for the heads up!

[Aven]

Thanks Johanna, I appreciate the heads up. Ordered mine this morning.  I do hope that they aren't tiny squares.  I'm really want in seeing how it takes different dyes and colors.

Has anyone tried their line of dyes?  If so, thoughts?

[tsunkasapa]

I started an order, but they wanted more for shipping than my order. I don't think so.

[Aven]

Tsunkasapa, give them a call.  In their FAQ's they say that their automated shipping charges generated by the software can be excessive and they suggest you call and talk to a person.

[battlemunky]

Ok, I tried to be as comprehensive as I could be with the area I was working with. The top and bottom was treated with NFO after the dye was applied. The top halves of each dye column got a second coat except for the antiques, those only got one. I tried to label everything but if you can't read them, let me know. My overall impression is that this leather takes dye very well. It has a great smell and has a relatively soft hand to it. These aren't really dry so once it does I'll try to get another picture up so we can all see it. Look at that yellow!

I didn't have access to my bench so I was working off the table in my shed but it didn't seem to take stamping as good as I'd hoped but for an untooled piece this leather may be worth considering. I think once I get my workshop back I'm going to grab some for some totes and wallets, it is pretty nice.

Any questions, holler.

[Aven]

Battlemunky, what dyes did you use?

[battlemunky]

Sorry. I reckon I should've added that when I posted the pics.

*secret decoder ring mode activated*

 The first two are Angelus, denoted with the "A", Blue Jean and Honey. The third is Eco-Flo Green Waterstain. The next batch of columns is Fiebings ProDye in the colors (if you can read my writing) listed. The next set of columns are Fiebings spirit dyes in the colors mentioned except the Mahogany which was dried when I opened it, so I used blue Eco-Flo Waterstain. Then Eco-Flo Saddle Tan Gel Antique, then Fiebings Dark Brown paste antique followed lastly by Fiebings Sheridan Brown paste antique, which for some reason didn't post completely in the pictures but look full on my phone.

I applied all with a Q-tip. Perhaps the Angelus dyes would look better with multiple coats from a dauber, but honestly, I've never had Angelus work for me as well as Fiebings does.

The top halves (two coats) of the Fiebings Pro look really good and consistent, even before drying fully.

Edited March 14, 2021 by battlemunky

[battlemunky]

I wish I had a second piece, I'd love to airbrush some too.