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Offline missilemaster

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leather dye question?
« on: December 17, 2011, 03:53:33 am »
I was wondering if anyone could tell me a good source for alcohol based aniline leather dye and the best way to apply it to the back of a bow? It will most likely be going on bamboo. thanks.
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Re: leather dye question?
« Reply #1 on: December 17, 2011, 06:03:03 am »
They are in England but - http://www.leprevo.co.uk/       really good helpful staff.
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Offline Pat B

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Re: leather dye question?
« Reply #2 on: December 17, 2011, 11:19:32 am »
Fiebings leather dye from Tandy's or Rit dye in alcohol.
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Offline johnston

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Re: leather dye question?
« Reply #3 on: December 17, 2011, 01:18:06 pm »
Ritt dye and alcohol....any particulars on mixing it?

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Offline Pat B

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Re: leather dye question?
« Reply #4 on: December 17, 2011, 01:55:09 pm »
You will just have to experiment with a scrap. Depends whether you want dark or light coloration. The alcohol evaporates so the color concentration will determine the shade it comes out. Good coloration for bows and arrows. Unflavored Koolade works too with alcohol.   Either rubbing(isoprophyl) or denatured alcohols work.
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Offline JonW

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Re: leather dye question?
« Reply #5 on: December 18, 2011, 11:51:11 am »
I have used Kool-Aid several times, works very well with alcohol. The price is the best part @ 10 cents a pack :)
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Offline johnston

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Re: leather dye question?
« Reply #6 on: December 18, 2011, 02:48:31 pm »
Unflavored...wouldn't that be water? ::) :laugh:

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Re: leather dye question?
« Reply #7 on: December 18, 2011, 02:54:03 pm »
no sugar added!  ;)
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