I think refillable paint markers are hands down the best tools for dyeing leather edges. The highly durable foam tip on the end is what sold almost every other user of the pen and me. I have tried almost every imaginable method of applying dye to the edges of my leather projects,but somehow I always […]
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We all have our reasons for wanting to lighten leather. Maybe you want to re-dye the leather another color, or perhaps you want to create a new look. I like to do all of the above. I typically use a deglazer and two types of dye strippers to lighten leather consistently. How to Lighten Leather
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A while back, my son and I were dyeing a piece of leather. Silly me…I didn’t pay attention to what we were doing and we got dye all over our hands. We quickly washed it off, but as you can guess, our hands remained stained. So, I tried everything in my house, but his hands
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In this article, we will be comparing Tandy’s Eco Flo Professional Series water-based dyes and Fiebings oil-based dyes. But I want to be very clear. There are lots of complaints about Eco Flo dyes. However, I can pretty much guarantee that 9/10 of the complainers are using the standard version Eco Flo. And I have
Water-Based vs Oil-Based Leather Dye (11 Differences!) Read More »
When you dye a leather belt, there are many things to keep in mind. It can be quite a daunting task, especially if you’re a beginner. I bet the little voice in your head is asking questions like… *What’s the best way to dye a leather belt? What if I mess of the dyeing process?
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What Is Vinegaroon? Vinegaroon, also known as “roon”, is a homemade black dye that has been used by leatherworkers for centuries. Woodworkers have used to blacken or ‘ebonize’ wood, and it was used since the 5th century as ink. To be technically correct, it is not actually a dye, but a reaction between ferric acetate
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If you’re like me, you might be a bit skeptical of this claim. You’re not supposed to dye leather with coffee. I know—I’ve always been told this, even though I’ve seen it done, and the results are nothing short of amazing. But just because you’re not supposed to do something doesn’t mean you can’t still
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For centuries, walnut shells have been used for making dye, but it is often overlooked in the leathercrafting community. If you are looking to avoid harsh chemicals, why not try using walnut shells instead? You can stand out from the crowd and create colors that can’t be found in any store. In this article, you’ll
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It’s often difficult to decide whether or not you should use a dye or stain your leather project. I struggled with the decision for years. But after completing several projects, I came up with a list of questions when deciding if dyeing or staining the leather was the best option. But as guess what…I answered
Should You Dye or Stain Your Leather Project: 12 Question checklist to a quick decision! Read More »
As a beginner working with leather, I remember how nerve-racking it was to find the perfect dye for the project that I had spent days completing. Money was always tight, and there weren’t a lot of people around to ask for help. On one occasion, I mistakenly used a bottle of the oil-based dye on
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