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Comment on Strap Cutter by Using the strap cutter |

Using the strap cutter | — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:37:39 +0000

[...] If you’d like more detailed instructions, take a look at Johan’s post. [...]

Comment on Strap Cutter by Simona

Simona — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:21:39 +0000

Thanks so much for posting this tip. I’m always struggling with keeping the leather flush with the side of the cutter and this method makes it much easier!

Comment on Stitching Pony Sky-Hook by Luke Hines

Luke Hines — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:05:34 +0000

Beneficial putting up.

Comment on Quick effective belt by Cath

Cath — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 09:55:54 +0000

Fabulous work! It’s great to see some clear, detailed instructions from someone who obviously knows what their doing. Thanks so much for sharing – really appreciate it!

Comment on Knowledge for Everyone! by sheepskin gloves

sheepskin gloves — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:20:10 +0000

Appreciating the hard work you put into your blog and detailed information you provide. It’s good to come across a blog every once in a while that isn’t the same old rehashed information. Thanks!

Comment on Color & Finish 102 – Dye by admin

admin — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 04:37:00 +0000

Hey Rodney,

I wish I had an easy answer for you. So, here it is:
I do not think the Block Out, or Super Sheen (or Neatlac in the old days) were really meant to block out any dyes, only the antiques stains. And so I think that still holds true. Only now it also resists the new Highlight stain just as well, as the Antique gel.

So, if I had to do color and black on a project, I would do one of the following:
1) I would dye the color pieces, seal it good as you did with Block Out and then hit it with Black Antique Gel, Which will wipe off the Blockout much better. (just remember the black antique is somewhat transparent, so will will see some of the brown of the leather show through. Or,

2) I would just simply dye the color pieces first, then carefully dye the black pieces with a fine brush around the colored areas.

I hope this helps, but do test whatever you want to do first to make sure it has the desired effect! -JOhan

Comment on Color & Finish 102 – Dye by Rodney

Rodney — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:48:02 +0000

I am coloring the parts of my leather and then using blockout to resist those colors. I put several coats of of the block out on those colors to make sure I put enough on but I am still having bleed over from when I dye the rest of the leather with black dye. I get the same results if I use eco or oil it does not matter which. my colors do not look bright any longer. What do you recomend I do to stop the bleed over? Thanks for your help.

Comment on Quick effective belt by sarah

sarah — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 16:56:54 +0000

That is a lovely belt!

Comment on Two Tone Dyeing by old bear

old bear — Mon, 16 May 2011 22:10:47 +0000

It would make it much easier to dye leather and also conserve your dye if you first soaked the leather in water. You could also multiple tone it much easier too. Also, when the leather is wet you can form it much easier.

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pozycjonowanie stron Warszawa — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 21:23:53 +0000

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