Overview of Leather Dyes and Finishes

This video is an overview of some of the common dyes, finishes and other leatherworking chemicals that I use in my shop for armoring and other leather working projects. Links to all of the discussed products are available below!
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Dyes:
Tandy Leather Eco-Flo Dye: amzn.to/2F883mQ
Fiebing's Leather Dye: amzn.to/2qTjg5B
Fiebing's Pro Dye (MY CHOICE!): amzn.to/2HQrvYo
Finishes:
Carnauba Creme: amzn.to/2JgRZBH
Pro Clear: springfieldleather.com/Finish-...
Clear Lac: springfieldleather.com/Finish-...
Antiques:
Eco-Flo Gel Antique: amzn.to/2HkuI5x
Fiebing's Antique Finish: amzn.to/2JhetCH
Edge Finishing:
Gum Tragacanth: amzn.to/2Hj4foU
Fiebing's Edge Kote: amzn.to/2K7dhmL
Rubber Cement for Leather: www.tandyleather.com/en/produ...

[@HiddenLibraryLeatherworks]

What dyes, finishes and other leatherworking chemicals do you use on your projects?

[@Ottuln]

I've been using inks as a dye and it has been working very well. I apply it with a paint brush and it has allowed me to blend and create gradiants. I tested it with wax boiling and Neatsfoot Oil, and haven't seen any color-fast issues or bleeding yet.

[@HiddenLibraryLeatherworks]

Awesome! I've never thought to try using inks, but the idea sounds really interesting. What inks do you use? Do you have any pictures of a piece dyed with ink?

[@Ottuln]

I just use India Inks. I figure if they dye my skin they would probably work on leather.

[@HiddenLibraryLeatherworks]

Cool, maybe I'll give that a try!

[@christoherbarnes9276]

I have recently discovered fx paint that has been working really well so far.

[@leepolk4998]

Thanks, great video explaining when, why and how to use these products.

[@Re-lMaxine]

Exactly what i've been looking for thanks! Really i thought i wouldn't be this hard to find this info i'm glad i finally found your video.

[@kalynnkallweit7940]

Lovely video! and yes, the sound quality is great!!
One quick note. Alcohol won't eat through plastic cups. I think that third sealer you mentioned may be some manner of lacquer base. Happy Leather working!

[@Tzazilas]

Very useful info and to the point. Thanks!

[@rainyday1928]

What finish would you recommend for someone finishing dye on a leather saddle? I plan to dye it black or very dark brown

[@christoherbarnes9276]

I have a question about tan kote. Can you use it in place of the acrylic resolene?

[@pieroibanez6663]

Thanks for making this video. Is Carnauba cream enough of a finisher/sealer for oil based dyed leather? I’m starting to make wallets and belts and have Smiths leather conditioner but I don’t trust it enough to use is as the only finisher. I’ve been doing this: dyeing > antiquing > sealing with Satin or Super Sheen > adding Smiths at the very end for a shine. I would rather not use Satin/Super sheen because it leaves the leather a bit sticky and not as smooth. Someone told me I should research “proteic binders” to add to the dying mix when dyeing which anchor the dye in the leather. If this actually exists, and all I have to do after dyeing is add conditioner, it would look and feel sooo smooth.

[@lohengrinknight]

Clearlac sounds like shellac to me. I wonder if that's what it is with a few extra things in the mix.

[@sra807]

Is Fiebing's Dye suitable for patent leather?

[@napster21cg]

Hi greetings from Guam! I had a personalised custom of leather seat ii already had a color but i want some of the part of it darker is it possible I could add color dye on it using Eco flow even though it has a dye on it ready? I hope I made sense.lol

[@ericoppel5698]

I have a black leather car steering wheel in my VW Golf which has areas which are a bit worn.
Can you please tell me what type of leather this is, and how I can touch up the worn areas to match?

[@juanpelotas7825]

Hi can somebody help me? im making shoes with semi finished leather, chrome tanned, and i want to dye using aniline wather soluble, my question is after dyeing, what product i have to put in order to prevent the aniline to disolve and ink the costumer? some kind of finish for dye leather? wax based products?
its very popular to see patina shoes, but i dont know whats goes at the end of the process to prevent lost the aniline in the leather, thanks!!

[@thefoxiestbutt]

What about Angelus dyes? They have colorful dyes as well. Have you used them before?

[@HiddenLibraryLeatherworks]

I haven't had the pleasure yet, but I've heard amazing things about both Angleus dyes and paints!

[@robertrobertd4711]

Angelus

[@chrisq8105]

After dyeing and putting carnauba creme, does the dye stains clothes? Or Bleeds?

[@lilsnekk]

have you found the answer to this?

[@chrisq8105]

@@lilsnekk not yet.

[@windwolf3758]

I would use a "contact cement"
NOT a "rubber cement". Just sayin...