Springfield Leather Company's Helpful Hints: Dyeing Leather Black
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- Опубліковано 17 лип 2024
- Kevin and Rusty give you some tips and tricks to getting that deep black color when dyeing. They discuss how to avoid streaking and how to get the color and effect you want when using black. Click "Show More" to see a list of products used in this video! Thanks for watching our happy little video. :)
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I think Rusty's addition are awesome! It's amazing how many great tips come out when two people present together! I have been searching books, websites, and UA-cam videos to learn this craft in the absence of a master to teach me. 😀. The videos made by Springfield leather have been by far the most helpful! Please keep going!
Man, you guys are knowledgeable. You speak from experience, obviously. Thanks!
Thank you for the tips on dyeing the leather. It helped a lot when I dyed my boots black this evening. They came out perfect.
Can’t believe you made it through the entire video and didn’t get any dye on ya!! That alone is impressive !! I just look at the damn bottle and I get on me!! The video was very helpful, appreciate you taking the time to make the videos! Thank you! Jason
Rusty is very entertaining to watch....love this!
Thanks guy's....I just purchased a Harley Softail with some pretty tired soft sided saddlebags on it. They are gonna need a full USMC Black dye job. You gave me all the pointers I need to get the job done right! Great video!......Thanks again.... Ed
Great tips. The Bick 4 idea is genius. Worked great!!
These videos are really great, thanks guys!
Great vid You blokes really show professional skills and make it easy for us to follow ,thank you sincerely.
Very good video guys. Thumbs up from England.
Great video!
Nice tips best guys to biz with
Very helpful 👍
Great video. I am wanting to re-dye my black horse harness since the color isn't as vibrant black as I would like. I bought the deglazer but is there anything I should do to the leather before since it is used? Also the harness has silver dots do I need to do anything to the silver before dying so it doesn't ruin the silver? Thank you
The art of tooling leather has change dramatically since I made my first bracelet as a Boy scout. I am now getting back into it and have a question. I have a piece of Veg Tanned leather that I want to use dark brown dye on. Problem is: I want a lighter finish than I would normally get using straight dye. Can I use a conditioner ( perhaps Tandy Super Sheen)on the leather, let it dry and then dye it for a lighter finish.
Hi, thank you for an informative video. Can you tell me if the black leather balm finish would work on a black English saddle that has faded on the panels?
love your videos can you show how to redye a handbag or wallet?
I think you can find acrylic resin either for apply with a brush or as spray with an elasticity compound mixed in ready for apply on leader, best trying buying it in either online or your nearest craft store. And I think some acrylic paints also comes with that elasticity compound integrated as well.
I have Move on camel shoes from SAS. Witch is a tan color,any advice for SAS Shoes?
Love your videos!!!
I have a question regarding wetting the leather before dyeing. I have seen on youtube some people do that, so dont. so what is the right way?
Hi, I hope you can advise me, I would really appreciate it. I want to dye my brown boots black. I think they're buckskin soft leather. They already have an uneven colour finish and have no glaze over top. The final look I want is matt black, with definately no or very little shine or sheen. Could you tell me what products I should use and how. Thanks a million
After adding the Bick 4-black mixer is a sealer still required or is the conditioner acting as a sealer? Thank you these videos are great.
I need to dye a new pair of lilac boots, I really don't likle the colour but they were on sale, I thought I would dye them brown. I was wondering what kind of dye you use. Also I was told that I can use nail varnish remover to clean the leather before dying them, I presume this take the place of a deglazer but I am wrried this would dry out the leather. I do have another pair of brown boots which need restoring so I would like to do them to. What do you recommend?
Does the Resolene crack if the leather is bent over and over (for bracelets)?
these guys clearly know their stuff
I know this is old... but if you use the conditioner + dye do you have to do the dye-only coat first as well?
what do you recommend for treating belts, I've tried atom wax, saddle soap, big 4, neats foot oil, the leather seems to dry and crack out around the holes for the buckle within the week.
Hi, I just bought a pair of mint green soft lamb leather pants that I'd like to have dyed black. Can it be done since they're already dyed a lite mint green color? Would I have to somehow remove the mint green color first? I'd rather have them dyed by a professional but I have no idea where or who to go to that does this. They're a very expensive pair of pants and I really don't want to ruin them. I'd really appreciate any help. Thank you
This was very good thanks for sharing. What would you recommend to dye a white leather jacket black?
Hi Jerico,
The white leather jacket has acrylic color, so you may not be able to successfully dye the jacket black. The best way to attempt it will be to apply a deglazer to this jacket, like this one: springfieldleather.com/Deglazer-32oz . Then, apply a black dye, like Fiebing's black dye. Again, because of the white color, you probably won't have a lot of luck, but this is the process if you want to give it a shot. :) Thanks for your question, and good luck!
So do you apply the black dye to the leather then do again with the bick 4 plus dye? Or do you not apply dye first and just start with the dye/conditioner?
I would like to know this too. Im making a tooled purse and would like to use the chocolate brown dye with the bick 4
8:35 So no need for a second coat? If one uses those two products?
What kinds leather dye brand do you recommend? Is angelus brand a good choice or something else like fiebings etc. If I re-dye shoes to black will it fade or change to other color? PLEASE HELP
Hi, again! As far as we know, the high VOC solvent-based dyes cannot be sold in California. Since we are based in Missouri, we can ship it to you, but you cannot resell it. You can also consider Fiebing's water-based or low VOC leather dyes. As long as it's a leather dye, it should work alright, especially if you deglaze the shoes! As for the color, if you deglaze the leather well and allow the dye to saturate, it will likely not fade in color, at least not for awhile. However, every leather is a little different! The dye will also scuff like a regular shoe would.
What if the leather has had some obenaufs already applied?
Kelly's black dye is best!
Is fiebings leather dye and Tandy leather dye the same thing because I heard fiebings got banned in California
Can you start out with the little bit of eye in the conditioner and keep reapplying? Also what is a deglazed? Can I use alcohol? Or thinner?Thanks so much for video.
Hello! Hmmm it can depend on your project, leather, and desired color...but doing light coats of dye in the conditioner should work in many cases. Here's an example of a deglazer you can use: springfieldleather.com/Deglazer-4oz. Hope this helps!
To get a good deep black you can dye the project a dark Navy blue first and then dye it black with the second coat. Another way is to use some vinegaroon, iron dissolved in vinegar. The gent on the left mentions the blue first, which has always worked well for me.
Can you do a demonstration on dying leather with an airbrush?
Kevin, can you use a water base Poly. to clear coat over plain leather or with paint or dye. Thank you. Alan
It's possible that you could, though we don't recommend it. Acrylic clear coats are ideal. There are some clear coats on the market that have polyurethane in them, but we can't say for certain how plain old polyurethane would work out on your project.
I want to thin my leather dye but I am not sure of what to use to thin it. I want to use an air brush for smoother coverage as well as using two colors on one piece as a trim color.
It depends on what dye you have, but it can be achieved with a multitude of things. There is a Dye Reducer, Spirits, or Rubbing Alcohol/
Hi there,
I am looking to dye a very uneven and older saddle dark brown. My plan was to clean it, use the deglazer and dye it with dark brown dye, then use tan-kote and finally acrylic resolene. Do you think this is the best way to go about it so that there are no stains on my pants after riding?
Also if you shouldn't touch the resolene as it dries how will you know when it is dry? Will it look different?
Thank you so much, great video! :)
Hello Hannah! Great question. Denny's advice is to clean it, deglaze it and use your dye (keeping in mind that no matter the color, it will get darker), go over your dye with neatsfoot oil after it's had some time to dry and then use tan-kote -- skip the acrylic resolene. The best way to know if resolene is dry is to give it time. Denny suggests waiting overnight for each layer of product when dyeing things to be completely sure that they're dry and that they have the smallest chance of transferring. Best of luck with your saddle.
Kevin Hopkins thank you so much for the help! I’ve heard you can use nail polish remover instead of deglazed, do you know if this true? :)
Sorry for the delay, Hannah. Nail polish remover will most likely remove the glaze from your leather since it does have acetone in it, but we cannot say for sure to what degree or comment on the effects it may have on your leather. If you give it a try, let us know how it goes!
does this going to work on plastic pieces like car interior?
Question, If I wanted to dye one side one color and the other side of the leather a different color, how do I prevent the dye from penetrating through to the other side? I've used a dobber before, thinking I was lite on the dye and it still bleed through
Jason I dye book cover designs on veg tan and found 1. making a beveled line to seperate areas is a necessity. Then...2. I use a good flat tipped brush and not soak it, but get some on tip areas only, then brush light applications from the line into the main area.The main area can get the sponge or dobber, etc. If I use a resist on the line it helps as well, of course that also makes the line more apparent, but can enhance the design. The only abrupt color change line possible that I know of thus far ( student to student ) is simply go to an Angelus acrylic paint on one or both sides. I've never tried it. Usually I resist part of my design and dye the rest with slightly darker color than natural tan. Hope this helps a bit. Try it out on scraps beforehand; even a wierd strip allows making line experiments.
Just realized that if you mean one color on the grain side and another on the leather flesh side, I've never tried it, but would experiment with very light coats on some pretty thick leather. Or can maybe use thin leather independently dyed on one of the sides and contact cement them together into one piece. ?
Hello Jason, you really need to find a way to spray it.
Kevin
Hi guys, I have a pair of brown hiking boots that I would like to make black. Could I use the black die and black leather balm? Also, could this bleed through the waterproof membrane to my feet?
Thanks guys
Hi, Carni! Yes, you could use black dye and black leather balm. Make sure to clean the boots really well, and you may want to use a deglazer, such as Fiebing's Deglazer. The dye probably won't bleed through; however, we can't guarantee that!
Thanks for your question. :)
Hey Janet,
It shouldn't crack or peel, just keep in mind that thin layers are best!
happy
Questions:
About using the denatured alcohol. So does the dye go further into the leather if I dilute it with the alcohol? What would be a good dye to alcohol ratio be? Would it be more dye than alcohol?
And would it be best to attempt to get even coverage in the first pass, so I don't end up with streaks?
Thanks.
FraeuleinMKitka Diluting the dye allows you to get more usage from bottle of dye you purchased, not necessarily "deeper" penetration of the dye into the leather. When it comes to diluting the dye, we usually say start with a half/half mixture and do some testing, if you are wanting more color add some dye or if you are wanting a lighter pigment dilute more. However, when it comes to coverage it's all about application. We prefer to spray our dye on, it gives you more control over the amount of dye your using and where you put it aka- more even coverage. When using a sponge for application it is a little harder to control the amount of dye your applying, but it always good to start light and build the color.
Kevin Hopkins Thanks for the reply.
I want to repaint a pair of leather shoes that are currently brown and want to paint them black will it fade
Hi, Erik! If you apply paint to your shoes, it will likely wear off quickly. Instead, consider dyeing the shoes. If you do, you will need to deglaze the shoes first so that anything that would prevent the dye penetration is removed. Then, apply dye, let it dry, and buff the shoes. Repeat these three steps, then apply shoe polish or a clear coat finish. Hope this helps and that you find something that works for you! Let us know if you have any more questions. :)
I'm wanting to strictly dye veg tan, other than the actual dyes themselves, what other products do I need to prep, finish, and seal the work. There are just so many different products, it's enough to make your eyes go crossed, lol!
what about white . I had been looking for a special dye to turn the vegetable leather in white ..help please ...
Would this work for baseball gloves?
Is it possible to dye the leather on an old bicycle seat? It's a brown leather and I want to dye it black.
+Bill Tracy it depends on the leather that is on the seat. Going to black will be the easiest option, but you will have to get the finish off that is on the seat now, re-dye, then refinish so that the black doesn't come off on your cloths.
+Kevin Hopkins Ok thanks! It turns out when the seat arrived it looked pretty black already so I'm happy with how it is. It's a very old bicycle seat with lots of character: tinyurl.com/nm2rqbq and tinyurl.com/nuyenkq
Will this work with Pebbled leather? I have some Ammo pouches I need blackened that are brown.
supersniperjimmy When it comes to dying leather the type of leather plays a huge roll, it really should be what is called Vegetable Tanned leather. If you don't know the tannage that you're working with you can send us a pic and we can help you from there! Liz@springfieldleather.com
I just bought a pair of leather boots and the finish is made to look like it is cracked and worn, can I refinish them and take the cracked look out of them? Thanks!
before I make any suggestions about refinishing your boots, it would be nice to have some pictures to go off of. if you would like to email: liz@springfieldleather.com with some images of your shoes and the finish I will be more than happy to help!
Hi Kevin I am trying to do a repair on a set of leather road cases, of course there black lol. It has been treated with leather conditioner, is that a problem if I try to dye over that and if so is there anything I can do ? thanks
LaTour High End Audio If they are black, there won't be much you can do to change the color. If they were a light color you could possibly make them a darker color but going from black to anything else usually doesn't work.
I have a pair of black and white motorcycle boots, they're "Sidi" brand and the model is "Astro". I want to dye the white parts black. Is that possible using the techniques and products in your video? Thanks, and great video and information!
K.S. Hughes I forgot to mention theses boots are not leather, the upper material is described by the manufacturer as " a synthetic leather, called Technomicro (functionally the same as Lorica used in other Sidi styles"
K.S. Hughes What would most likely work the best will be acrylic paint. Since it is not leather, I don't know that I would recommend any dye that is meant for leather. But a paint like Angelus Acrylic paint would be a good choice. It is flexible which is great for shoes and covers well. You would probably want to use a few coats.
Hope this helps!
Liz
Thanks, I appreciate the input, I'll give it a shot
ho .. acrylic will crack with the time .. what about fiebings in white does not work? I saw few in the web for sale ..
I have lexol cleaner/conditioner as well as Cadillac brand I use on my Louis Vuitton vachetta leather can I use either of these to mix with dye? Trying to dye a white leather jacket black 😬
What's the difference between fiebings and taraggo dye? I ordered taraggo dye based on the bad reviews I saw of fiebings finish :( everyone said taraggo was easier and had a better finish than fiebings did :/
I should probably specify, I'm trying to dye a white leather jacket blavk
greetings from Berlin Germany First of all thank you for all your tips i and my friends really enjoy your videos and to Kevin and your team The Quality That You Have For Getting The Point Across is SUPERB!
Do you think is it a good thing oiling the leather with olive oil or bee wax oil before every things like antic -stain - dye - and edge paint?
Thank you in advance
Thanks for watching our videos! I'm glad you've found them helpful. :)
Yes, oiling the leather would be a good idea. Olive oil or neatsfoot oil will work well. However, you do not want to use beeswax, because it will seal the leather, and you will not be able to stain or dye the leather.
Hope this helps!
YES this Helped me a lot! Thank you for the important tip about the Beeswax oil..wen i read it made TTINK* inside my head...now i know why i had some trouble dyeing my leather! from now on i always will put the beeswax after every things.
one last question i already saw your video about finish the edges, but wen should i use the gum tragacant before or after the fiebings Edge Kote?
and Thank you again ( :
I>mean i saw the video with Rusty about = Finish edges....
***** I'm glad you found it helpful! Generally, you will want to put on gum trag before Fiebing's Edge Kote. Gum trag smooths edges, and Edge Kote is more of a finish. Thanks again for your question!
Any white dye? Can’t seem to find it.
Nathan Garza yeah I just got some from Tandy leather
I'm a college umpire and the black leather padding for my mask is beginning to fade. the over-all condition of the leather is good just the color is fading. What is the best way to spiff it up? I use Lexol to wipe it down after wearing it..
Hi, Steve! Thanks for your question. We would recommend a black oil dye for leather, like Fiebing's Professional Oil Dye, finished with some saddle soap. Here are the links to our suggestions:
Fiebing's Oil Dye: springfieldleather.com/Dye-Fieb-Oil-Black-4oz
Saddle Soap: springfieldleather.com/Saddle-Soap-White-3-5oz
Thanks for watching!
Do you provide referrals to leather work , or does your business provide Service?
Hello! What kind of leather services are you looking for? This link provides a list of the services we offer: springfieldleather.com/manufacturingshop . You can also give us a call at 1-800-668-8518, and we'll see if we can help or direct you to someone else! Thanks for your interest :)
love the my wife says I do this a lot wonderful humor
These gentlemen speak a better English than their compatriots on the east and west coast...
whats big 4?
BICK 4 Leather Conditioner
This is for leather purposes only
Should have done it after hours, back ground noise is too distracting.
Find a safe space...
Why not just dip dye, and then dont worry about it
There is no white leather dyes... White can only be accomplished by acrylic paint.
Hey Rusty how about you take off the hat and sunglasses so you look a little more professional. Also why don’t you two wear latex gloves?
He is sweet, but so slow………………………………..