Thursday, February 28, 2008

Project 365; Day 59

Leather Tools 5: Dyeing & Sealing
(I've decided that today is the last day of the leather tools series)


I added a decorative border.


I was just messing around so I tried something different.

I've never dyed a round an object before. I don't like the way it turn out so I probably won't do this again.

Okay, so after I've let it set for 24hours.
The dye is ready for a sealer.

Basically all you do is brush it on, let it sit for about a minute, then wipe it off with a sponge.

Then repeat.

You need 2-4 coats depending on the use.

I only used 2 coats for this project, but I use 4 coats on the purses I make.


And last but not least I buff it, with a soft cloth.


The finished product.

I've done nothing to this picture.
So if clicked on. It will enlarge.





2 people have spoken:

Nick Peckover said...

It has been so cool to see the whole product from start to finish. I really enjoyed it. Your work looks fantastic.

Mimi said...

very interesting...
you did an excellent job on the project...
I also enjoyed watching the step by step procedure...