Getting uniform coverage with ProDye

[BLT]

I have been using Fiebings’ ProDye and have difficulty getting a uniform color. I apply it with either dauber or dipping. The color black comes out fine. But other colors will have uneven color. On projects that have tooling I apply oil and let it dry. If not tooled, I dye without oil. Any thoughts on how I can improve? 

[Frodo]

My dying skills improved greatly when i bought a cheap air brush kit

now I have control on the areas i want stained

[YinTx]

A lot depends on the condition and the quality of the leather you are using.  What leather are you using?

Pro dye is one of the better ones for even coverage and color.

YinTx

[PastorBob]

If I use the cheap import leather, I definitely get blotching.  When I use Hermann Oak leather, it is soo much better.  I spoke with the team at Springfield leather. They say that the import leather adds chemicals to their veg tan process to speed it up.  This can cause issues with dyeing the leather.  According to them, as I am not an expert, the only difference with the PRO and regular Feibing's dyes are the PRO has an oil additive to help with flow of the dye. Again, not an expert, just passing on some hearsay.

[chiefjason]

I use 3-4 coats and it seems to come up pretty even.  Which doesn't matter for me since my wax/oil mix that I add later just messes that up.  But I like the look.