DaveP Report post Posted February 7, 2022 What causes these odd spots or discoloration? I put 2 coats of Black pro dye on veg tan. These spots or whatever it wasn't visible when natural and while wet. This is after overnight drying. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveP Report post Posted February 7, 2022 Just put another coat of dye. This is after only a couple minutes after applying. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveP Report post Posted February 7, 2022 Are these some kind of bug bite marks? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted February 8, 2022 1 hour ago, DaveP said: Are these some kind of bug bite marks? I've no opinion on the first two, but this 3rd set; they look like marks from the gripper teeth of the clamps the tannery uses to stretch out the hides Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveP Report post Posted February 8, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, fredk said: I've no opinion on the first two, but this 3rd set; they look like marks from the gripper teeth of the clamps the tannery uses to stretch out the hides If you're referring to the non dyed spots...that's where I did not apply any. They'll be glue spots for belt loops. I'm trying to figure out the small things looks like bite marks or disease. Edited February 8, 2022 by DaveP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tugadude Report post Posted February 8, 2022 (edited) The first thing to do is determine what grade you are buying. If it is full grain, then you're going to get all of the scars, bites, etc. that the animal endured during its lifetime. But if you are buying top grain, then most of the imperfections will be removed by resurfacing. Notice too in the description below (from Galen's site I think) that top Grain isn't going to dye the same as full grain. Both full- and top-grain leathers are made from the best quality part of the hide. Full-grain leather is less processed and leaves the entire — or full — grain of the hide intact, including natural scarring and blemishes. Full grain leather absorbs moisture and oil and, over time, will develop a wonderful patina that looks better the longer the item ages. Top-grain leather, on the other hand, is buffed, sanded, and pigmented to provide a more uniform and smoother look to the end product. Water and oils do not absorb into top-grain leather and can be wiped away since the leather’s natural pores have been sealed during the coloring process. Edited February 8, 2022 by Tugadude Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
