Dyeing leather

gingersnaps2002 · 03-07-2005, 07:22 PM

Does anyone know any catalogs that sell leather dye? I need to darken my old saddle a bit to match the new fenders and I think I will need to darken my set of light colored show tack.
I have heard to use neatsfoot oil and then set it in the sun for a couple days to darken it, and I have heard to buy light dye and use it until it gets the color you want it.

Huntseat123 · 03-08-2005, 12:59 AM

i would just take it to a professionaly dyer. but thats just me. I wouldn't trust myself dying my tack LOL

gingersnaps2002 · 03-08-2005, 05:34 AM

LOL. I'm going to try it out on something old before I attempt to do my saddle lol.

Moostang · 03-08-2005, 05:38 AM

Even if you try it on something old it will not be the same.. every piece of leather is different.. and age/quality can make a big difference in how it will take the dye. If you are going to change colors the only safe thing to do it dye it black(which will rub off if not done right), but if you really want to try you local saddle maker.

Here are some online places that sell stuff..
http://63.251.139.218/leatherdyepaint.aspx
http://www.leathermagic.com/Secure/e...log.asp?prdc=4

gingersnaps2002 · 03-08-2005, 07:09 AM

OK,I've changed my mind lol. Sounds too difficult lol. I'll see how much it would cost for the pros to do it.

::Miss Kitty:: · 03-08-2005, 02:42 PM

I've dyed a bridle before, I found Fiebing's leather dye at my tack store, it was really easy!

SunBun · 03-08-2005, 02:48 PM

I just use a darkening oil...it doesn't do anything SUPER drastic, but it definitley makes the leather darker. VERY easy to use, too. Just a thought, good luck!

Smokey · 03-08-2005, 03:04 PM

I use "Old English dark furniture oil" to cover scratches on my tack. It works really well on dark leather. I even use it on my boots. I don't know about dying a whole saddle with it though.

03-07-2005, 07:22 PM	#1
gingersnaps2002 Banned Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: arkansas Posts: 1,350	Dyeing leather Does anyone know any catalogs that sell leather dye? I need to darken my old saddle a bit to match the new fenders and I think I will need to darken my set of light colored show tack. I have heard to use neatsfoot oil and then set it in the sun for a couple days to darken it, and I have heard to buy light dye and use it until it gets the color you want it.

03-08-2005, 12:59 AM	#2
Huntseat123 Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Highland, MI Posts: 6,764 Images: 461 Blog Entries: 5	i would just take it to a professionaly dyer. but thats just me. I wouldn't trust myself dying my tack LOL __________________ Amidst a conversation about her past as an established equestrian, we drove by a wonderful barn filled with horses. I watched as she swiftly unrolled her window and took a deep breath through her nose, letting the sweet aroma fill her lungs. A true horsewoman, I thought. R.M. Photography

03-08-2005, 05:38 AM	#4
Moostang Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern Calif Posts: 9,799 Images: 680 Blog Entries: 55	Even if you try it on something old it will not be the same.. every piece of leather is different.. and age/quality can make a big difference in how it will take the dye. If you are going to change colors the only safe thing to do it dye it black(which will rub off if not done right), but if you really want to try you local saddle maker. Here are some online places that sell stuff.. http://63.251.139.218/leatherdyepaint.aspx http://www.leathermagic.com/Secure/e...log.asp?prdc=4 __________________ Don't poke bears... give them honey! http://moostangproductions.com

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03-08-2005, 05:34 AM	#3
gingersnaps2002 Banned Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: arkansas Posts: 1,350	LOL. I'm going to try it out on something old before I attempt to do my saddle lol.

03-08-2005, 07:09 AM	#5
gingersnaps2002 Banned Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: arkansas Posts: 1,350	OK,I've changed my mind lol. Sounds too difficult lol. I'll see how much it would cost for the pros to do it.

03-08-2005, 02:42 PM	#6
::Miss Kitty:: Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: (}~~{)Canada(}~~{) Posts: 2,307 Images: 5	I've dyed a bridle before, I found Fiebing's leather dye at my tack store, it was really easy!

03-08-2005, 03:04 PM	#8
Smokey Full Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 70	I use "Old English dark furniture oil" to cover scratches on my tack. It works really well on dark leather. I even use it on my boots. I don't know about dying a whole saddle with it though.