Davm Report post Posted September 29, 2021 I want to do a "dip" of a finished holster and belt. I wanted to just leave it in the natural color but now want a light to medium brown. Birchwood Casey sells a water based dye for rifle stocks- I'm wondering if I could dilute it and have a "dip" Any suggestions appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuck123wapati Report post Posted September 29, 2021 31 minutes ago, Davm said: I want to do a "dip" of a finished holster and belt. I wanted to just leave it in the natural color but now want a light to medium brown. Birchwood Casey sells a water based dye for rifle stocks- I'm wondering if I could dilute it and have a "dip" Any suggestions appreciated. try on scrap first. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted September 30, 2021 I've found that wood dyes are appreciably lighter on leather. Remember, a water based dye will swell your leather, which will shrink back as it dries out. This can ruin any tooling or stamping. An oil based dye might be better Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
