Groove the leather, fold it, bevel the edges, punch out larger holes. It was discovered when the grave was opened in the early twelfth century. All grease and oil must be scoured out before dyeing is begun, and this must be. Words like chocolate, leather, grass clippings and vanilla are widely thrown. Read and learn for free about the following article. Oiling it to correct the dryness can prevent the water from penetrating all the way through, leading to forming problems. My initial conclusion was that it must be an oil dye vs. In the odyssey the leather straps on ulysses bed are of purple, and a purple belt. When dying be sure and flood the surface with dye those little daubers are useless for anything but edges or very small areas. This book contains an account of a cinematograph entertainment in. Many families are concerned whether if their family heirloom bibles and rare books can be restored. However, i would say leatherbound books do last longer. As a result, we have the expertise to meet every kind of requirement and the ability to transform a room, whether it is books for a whole library, a single shelf or books by the yard, through the use of fine antique leather bindings. This way the wheel will make less of an indentation.
I am relatively new to dying leather, and i have a few questions for those kore experienced. A few people have asked me to make a video talking about dyeing, so here it is. Depending on the dye used and the leather, sometimes it dries out and stiffens up. No matter what the material, it should be washed before the dyeing. In dyeing leather, aniline or coaltar colors are generally used. Perform triage on the leather book you want to restore. Fiebings acrylic resolene leather finish protectant. A basic guide on how to dye leather gold bark leather. As background, i have a 1998 bmw m3 with 90k miles. A lot of booksleather and clothneed nothing more than a good spiffing to shine on the shelf. Dyeing leather thats already been dyed natural bushcraft.
When they were dry they were all very stiff and some were very discolored blotchy and uneven coloring. When you step into a secondhand bookshop, how do you describe the. After lots of testing, i found that hydrating the leather a little bit made the dye finish. Medieval books in leather and other materials article khan. Youll get clearer results by dampening the leather and letting it dry before rolling the spacing wheel over it. Of course this all depends on the project youre doing, but if you want a uniform finish do all your cutting and punching first. Care for easton press leather bound books easton press. By mixing colors and adjusting the strength of your dye, you can create a. With actual instruction from a teacher in the future, this book im sure will become a treasured companion on the journey to produce my own leather projects.
Allow the suede leather to dry completely before dyeing. Thin leather dye if necessary to prevent heavy buildup of color. Do not apply finish over a waxed or siliconed leather. Customer wipe dye input leatherique restoration products. The process of dying leather is quite straight forward. Make sure to test the color on the leather before dyeing because the color you see in the dye gets dramatically different when its applied on the leather. Keep in mind that every piece of leather is different and may accept the color a little differently. A practical illustrated sourcebook of techniques and projects by valerie michael, the art and c. This instructable is exclusively about dyeing plain vegetable tanned leather, but. My second attempt followed a similar pattern, except i used fiebings dark brown dye and finished with the acrylic resolene. At the recommendation of more experienced leather gurus i use alcohol as a final clean and wetting agent before dying.
It is important to clean and prepare the leather on the coat before coloring to ensure adequate penetration of the dye. Tandy leather has over 100 stores in the united states, canada, and spain. Many years experience mancroft bindings has supplied antique leather bound books to a variety of customers throughout the world for the last thirty years. Balenciagas bags at least their older bags were made with leather that had been dyed but not treated afterwards which is why they are prone to fading.
I have tried dying over the top, but some can be a bit shiny and the dye doesnt always adhere. How to clean, repair and protect leather books book collecting guide. The absolute best way of dyeing a smallish item like a sheath or a holster is to dunk the completed item in a bucket of dye susspended on a wire. There are three main steps to any leather dying project. In the odyssey the leather straps on ulysses bed are of purple, and a purple belt given by ajax. Of course, the more coats you use, the darker the belt will be. On the eve of her wedding the roman bride wore the reticulum, a red hairnet. There is no need to care for them in any way other than you would for other books. The stories inside books can last forever, but the books themselves can deteriorate. Before i used this product, the coating on the leather was coming off, and whenever that spot got wet, dye would come off too so it ruined clothes. Consequently, to alter and to color leather by the staining process. For best results, place the suede in a dry, wellventilated area, and allow for at least 24 hours of drying time.
Al stohlmans techniques will make coloring leather much. The more coats you do, the more the overall color will average out. Easton press leatherbound books are constructed to withstand many years of use and still retain their beauty. Some tips that should help maintain the beauty of your leatherbound library are. The examples all used undyed leather, so im not sure how successful it would be on already dyed pieces. There are many reasons why repairing leather is good for the environment. Layout pattern on leather, mark outlines, then dye. Anyone can learn the techniques of leatherworking, and with some basic tools and a little patience can produce articles that are both aesthetically pleasing and practical. That leather derives from living creatures should make us ever more eager to care for it.
Once all moisture is gone from the material, youre ready to dye. Leather workers should dye their own leather, the embroiderers their own silks. If so, ill hit it with some neatsfoot and allow to completely dry. Leathersmith ct, llc does all different types of leather furniture repair. Hydrating a leather binding is one of the most important and simplest steps a collector with finely bound books can do to ensure a long lasting collection. Best 30 leather dying in downtown, san antonio, tx with.
Like this papyrus, a dyers handbook of 1768 new dyebook, or brief. Whether youre an avid writer and only use beautifully bound leather journals, or collect rare leather bound books, proper care of your beautiful tomes is important to ensure a long shelf life. For one thing, leather is far more durable than clothboundcardboard core covered books. Coloring leather paperback january 1, 1985 by al stohlman author. I also dyed a pair of white shoes i own from balenciaga and the black dye has rubbed off in places. Whether you are creating a new leather item or restoring an old one, leather dying instructions can quickly take you to your finished product.
I like to think that dyeing leather is an art not a science as variations in materials. Leathercraft books a large selection of books and dvds on leatherwork and leathercrafting projects. You can mix colors together to create your own individual color, add water to make a subtle color change or use straight to make a more considerable color change. The leather interior was in reasonably good condition no cracks or breaks in the leather itself but, had moderate wear in spots where the dye had been worn away and generally looking dingy. This time, as the day progressed, the leather became very hard and inflexible. For more information on solvent based dyes, there is a really good book. I took a test piece of the leather, wiped it down with some alcohol and proceeded to stain the leather with black ecoflo all in one. Divided into three basic sections getting started, basic techniques, and putting it all together this book gives you 184 pages of information and excellent photographs. Leather leather specializes in the repair, restoration and renewal of leather. In the world of books, is there anything as sumptuous as a leather binding. Here are a few dos and donts to keep in mind when youre caring for your personal library. Why do old books smell like chocolate, vanilla, grass clippings and old socks. I recommend signing up over at the forums to learn more about it.
It also turns the leather jet black, rather than the dark brown im after. I spend a lot of time, and get a lot of money from dealers, unscuffing leather, unfading old 19th century bookcloth and getting library markings off of, and out of, booksall of which can. Accidents happen at parties, from children, and even pets. Leather craft seems to be a dying art but interest in this as well as wood working is very popular and i think making a mini come back. For another, the quality invested in the leather is carried on to the quality in the paper used for the pages, the ink used for the text and the workmanship used in the binding. I found some good looking leather seats that should fit my truck. Conditioning the leather may also help after dyeing. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Before you contemplate your leather redye and restoration, it is also important to know a little about the type of leather you are working with.
Though they are not generally exposed to the elements, they do experience extremes in temperature variance. When you are done dying with water based dyes, its best to apply some neatsfoot oil to put oils back into the leather. When tanning and leather were first discovered is also a mystery and was, by popular belief, probablyfound by accident as many important discoveries are. It is advisable to dye leather after paring but before covering the book. Chocolate, grass clippings and old socks why do old books have. When dying i have not used a propper deglazer, in the past i have lightly rubbed the upper layer of leather with 600 grit sandpaper in order to remove any wax or residue. How to dye leather for all smooth leathers dying leather is an art not a science. These dyes, owing to their extremely rapid action on organic substances, such as leather, do not readily adapt themselves to the staining process, because a full brushful of dye liquor would give a much deeper coloration than a halfexhausted brush would give. Because leather is an organic material meant to deteriorate over time, its important to take preventative measures to help leather bindings last a long long time. When i first starting learning about leatherworking, i read. You will need leatherique dye, top quality synthetic, very soft, acrylic type artist brushes, very small for piping and wider for larger areas, and a dirt free environment, preferably indoors. Read on and see if you can save your precious book. I see on the inside of the strap that theres a number still visible. Wipe dye results hi george, here is stepbystep write up.
Assuming the leather is reasonably consistent quality for the length of the belt. Waterbased dye leaves the leather with a more natural feel, while oilbased dye can make leather feel somewhat stiff. I recently purchased a double shoulder to make some sheaths. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Allow your current location to be used to determine your closest store. Once dried ill use obenaufs heavy duty lp as a finish, but not on the edges. High quality artistic leather goods from wallets,belts,holstersshoulder harnesses,motorcycle accessories,custom. Allow dyed and refinished articles to dry overnight before wearing. All dyed leather pieces on this post were created with the tan kidskin. However the seats are grey and i would really like black seats.
Temperature of 70 to 85 degrees, low humidity, no rain. Lots of info on tooling, stitching, stamping, and other traditional leather crafting basics. As a side note, doing multiple passes of water based dyes will eventually dry out your leather. Leathercraft books a large selection of books and dvds.
The dye almost never applies evenly on the first application. Detailed furniture redye directions can be found on our furniture leather care page. Leather redye services leather leather furniture gallery. To achieve this the materials were treated with a mordant before dyeing. One problem that pops up is the grain side tends to wrinkle more in inside curves after dying due to the leather being dryed out by the dye.
Automotive leather prior to about 1992 was all a surface sprayed lacquer. Getting the leather uniformly wet was one of the reasons i quit dyeing wet. Buy cheap leatherwork books online leatherwork book rentals. This produced a nice result, leaving my leather supple and flexible. Furniture becomes damaged with staining from spilled food, body oil, sun fading, or just from wear over time of use.
Leather is a strong and versatile material, which is highly suitable for handicrafts. How to redye leather leatherique restoration products. The manuscript in question was placed in the coffin of st cuthbert shortly after his death in 687. The project gutenberg ebook of a book on vegetable dyes, by. Leather leather technicians have the equipment and have partnered with experts to make cracks, stains, scratches, holes, rips, and fades in leather look new again. Is there a product or procedure that i should do before i dye. The purpose of rewetting is to assist the leather in wicking the dye in more evenly. I had different absorption rates based on the dampness of an area. Knowing how to dye leather will allow you to easily change the color of a leather item.
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