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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: missilemaster on December 17, 2011, 03:53:33 am

Title: leather dye question?
Post by: missilemaster 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.

Title: Re: leather dye question?
Post by: mikekeswick on December 17, 2011, 06:03:03 am

They are in England but - http://www.leprevo.co.uk/       really good helpful staff.

Title: Re: leather dye question?
Post by: Pat B on December 17, 2011, 11:19:32 am

Fiebings leather dye from Tandy's or Rit dye in alcohol.

Title: Re: leather dye question?
Post by: johnston on December 17, 2011, 01:18:06 pm

Ritt dye and alcohol....any particulars on mixing it?

Lane

Title: Re: leather dye question?
Post by: Pat B 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.

Title: Re: leather dye question?
Post by: JonW 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 :)

Title: Re: leather dye question?
Post by: johnston on December 18, 2011, 02:48:31 pm

Unflavored...wouldn't that be water? ::) :laugh:

Lane

Title: Re: leather dye question?
Post by: Pat B on December 18, 2011, 02:54:03 pm

no sugar added!  ;)