Making a Tie Dye Leather Wallet

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Making a Tie Dye Leather Wallet
In 2010 I figured out a way to get a tie dye effect on leather, so we decided to make a tie dye leather wallet by hand. The tie dye effect is made by floating leather dyes in water without mixing, so that when you dip the leather into the dyes a tie dye effect is achieved.
On top of the tie dyed leather, we used presses to die cut our wallet pieces for this wallet. Die cutting is a good way to make lots of pieces in a super accurate and fast way when you need to produce lots of things all at the same time. We die cut some of our stock leather products, and that allows us to hand sew and hand finish the piees while keeping the cost down to customers. Weaver's presses make that very efficient, as we do not need to buy expensive hydraulic presses or use any electricity. They also have very low maintenance, which means a lot more work time and a lot less down time waiting for things to be fixed!

[@rogueapparatus6414]

Very cool dye technique! Thanks for showing! I've been watching lots of dye videos and its hilarious how few crafters wear gloves when dying 🤣 I'm guilty

[@sxleatherco8887]

Lol i was just thinking the same thing. I get questioned alot about my brown and orange fingertips

[@hannakinn]

Wow, this video made me remember a multi colored wallet I had in the 1970s, it wasn't terribly well stitched but the leather colors and embossing were beautiful. It was evidently made in another country. I bought it either at a headshot or one of all these small craft and import shops that used to exist back then. The late sixties and parts of the seventies eras where people valued hand made items. Thank you for inspiring me to revisit really pleasant memories from my hippish teen years. Good times. ✌️☮️

[@BingBongDillyDong]

This is honestly such a cool technique I would have never guessed you could do such a dye job on leather. I love your stickers on your tool set.

[@kimbarron4239]

Check out marbling technique for adding color also. You should be able to float leather dye on Carrageenan if you want more control over the patterns. If you want, that is.

[@goodking9799]

May I ask how the technique?

[@samanthanicholson9015]

Wow, looks like grunge fabric. That's amazing

[@marklindsey4112]

That is the best lookin' wallet I have ever seen!

[@Jesusisfaithful22]

WOW TRULY GIFTED WITH SUCH AMAZING TALENT I LOVE IT, THANKS SO MUCH FOR SHARING THIS FANTASTIC VIDEO, I REALLY ENJOYED IT

[@jamesparker2413]

Beautiful dye effect there, can’t wait to try this on a holster project!

[@Velocitist]

This is, incredibly. Soothing.

[@laytonc8954]

Yet another amazing project. It’s almost like every time I’m amazed by your work you take it up a notch. Great Job!

[@flyingcat2054]

I like the 8 ton press and the wallet jigs

[@PomNaoo]

This tie-dye is so pretty!

[@mysticmonkey6976]

Very cool. Would never have thought too tie-dye leather. Thanks for the idea.

[@Audrey6693]

This marble effect is absolutly stunning ! Cant wait to try

[@quixoticjedi942]

Totally amazing effect! Can't wait to try this for myself. Thank you for sharing your technique.

[@Sniper_Cat_71]

You always do such interesting and amazing work, I love your channel.

[@Falconneo1982]

I would need to make a video of me standing up to aplaud your work! I began not long ago to work with leather and thanks to your videos, I love even more to do so, 'cause I want to be as good as you. As soon as it's possible for me, I'll buy this pattern to support you.

[@thekennek]

Carved from stone! Also loved the touch of humor for the sponsor

[@damesydneyleatherworksprie9136]

I would love a step by step of this dye process since I have tried it several times to only get spots of dye onto the leather.

[@PickledAmericano]

Did you ever figure this out? I've gone through 3 bottles of dye and can only get spotted, splotchy results. I tried hot water, soapy water, added salt. No dice

[@damesydneyleatherworksprie9136]

@@PickledAmericano I did figure it out. First you have to use an alcohol based stain. Then there is a mix ratio sweet spot. Shallow pan , small amount of water. But really I didn’t like the result as the color leached off the leather for days.

[@grahamcawthorne3720]

Just saw this one today and I currently have a piece of veg tan drying out with half golden brown and half black pro dyes, can't wait to see what it looks like when it's done!

[@nobracobra]

love hand stitching... another mauvelous tut/vid... giving this a go... tyfs...

[@anthonyd9844]

This looks so nice! I only wish you had done the tie dye leather on the inside too and used black stitching instead of white, but aside from my two cents this looks awesome

[@solomonsgtjustinl9724]

My favorite video so far. 👍

[@kosovaR7]

That's cute how your wife helps you. I hope I can get there someday with my girlfriend! BTW amazing work!!! Congrats!!!

[@p8ntbawlr210]

5:23 MY IMMERSION!!!! jk love these videos.. wish my left ear loved it the same way... kinda feels forgotten.

[@nobracobra]

hope yall are doing well... you deserve it... tyfs

[@CantrellLeatherGoods]

Wow! I’m always really impressed with you guys but this... this is AWESOME!! Very cool. Yeah, that gum trag really does nicely. Weaver has been my favorite for years as well.

[@pwman]

Can always tell a high class shop with Supreme-Craftsman branded storage units! 😜😂😜. Great video, as always!!!!

[@SlimCowboy]

That’s pretty cool I’d love to have a holster like that

[@nickmedina9861]

Stoked on your new clicker press! Cool die technique too!

[@dominickturoski3669]

Wow! What an effect. Definitely going to have to try that out. Great demonstration, cant wait to see what other colors work out well.

[@claire2430]

Leather marbling ... clever!

[@BanditCamFootage]

Idk how I got to this channel because I would never make anything like this but it came out dope asf

[@Corter]

glad you liked it!

[@Asenceana]

Is it weird that I got really really excited to hear a new video came out? No? Ok.

[@Goluboidelrey]

You're amazing at your job, I hope I learn to be like you someday.

[@albertolambach5395]

Trabajo de un verdadero maestro!

[@brentdooley27]

Oh my, this is amazing. So much great inspiration from this channel.

[@nottelling4205]

Love the look.

[@synthiazeng]

Just one question, is the dye stable? Really worry if the colours will transfer to clothes or other items. Very beautiful work tho!

[@jesmondo5785]

Beautiful wallet! Love your videos, just starting out and I'm learning a lot from you guys. Cheers!

[@benjaminhollenbeck7506]

Beautiful wallet!

[@Dickie2702]

I know nothing about leatherwork and there is no explanation of how, this effect is created. My assumption is the dyes are oil based and then poured into pan of water????? Very cool look. I've never seen leather look like this.

[@gp5364]

Woaaaaahh this looks wild

[@aaronmoto2233]

It’s so Satisfying to watch! Great job done .

[@naoyukitomorio]

Wow can we do the same thing to shoes ?that will be amazing!

[@javierantonioasenciovazque9722]

Que hermosa pieza, los tonos combinados son perfectos. La felicito saludos desde Cancun Quintana Roo México

[@dannyzurlo7943]

That looks awesome!

[@dannobee1]

Beautiful work! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@tho2ea]

Just beautiful

[@Jcope1382]

What a great idea, thanks for sharing!

[@robertk-qn6mg]

Nice...great work

[@halilibrahimaslan894]

You are great. I like your all videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@JamesStreetStation]

Tommy Chong called. He said thanks for the wallet..."like...really far out man!". =) Y'all come up with some of the coolest ideas. First Koolaid dye, now this. LOL ... Good stuff!

[@user-uf4lf2bp8t]

Are you 80 years old?

[@JamesStreetStation]

@@user-uf4lf2bp8t Are you 12?

[@kboleather]

Holy schnikes! That looks frickin awesome!

[@leobasic]

Enjoyed every second of your video, thanks

[@MountainFisher]

That is a super neat technique. Makes a great looking wallet. Weaver is your new sponsor? I thought so when I saw you using their products. Most of their stuff is top notch and they have great pricing. Above all they sell excellent leather. So far I haven't had to send anything back.

[@candidoneto7444]

Good Morning! Please, what liquid do you use to put the paints? use water at what temperature? I really like your work and your classes, they are very useful and very well explained! thank you so much for teaching!

[@miltonjasso5843]

Great stuff!!!

[@crownj01]

So awesome!

[@bonesinkorporated5150]

Really really great work !! Badass !!

[@Corter]

thank you!

[@teresaschutte3447]

I've watched this a few time and love it... are you using warm?hot water?how much water to dye

[@grimtt]

Thanks for the sneak peak at your shop! I never knew you could marble like that, would’ve thought the colors would blend and everything be purple. Did you have to pre-treat your leather with something?

[@dinalobanik2802]

Beautiful

[@Cmoonx2]

Absolutely, awesome !

[@notwrkn2mch]

What a neat idea :)

[@naoyukitomorio]

It's been a long time, would you tell me if the tie dye of the wallet faded please?

[@ArgentiLuna]

What a great vid, thanks so much... Hi from England :-)

[@geniogigio]

Perfect flawless work. May I know why you do not use the vise when you are sewing?

[@ilovechina289]

I'm a Chinese fan. I've been following you for a long time. It's a pleasure to watch your channel. I try to make some leather goods myself, but I'm distressed because I can't find the right drawings. I'm grateful if you can tell me where you are searching for the drawings.

[@joelcotton190]

I always enjoy watching your videos. I tried this today on some small scraps and it came out looking like one color. I didn't mix the water. Maybe I left the leather in to long. Maybe not enough dye. You got any tips?

[@SiPabloPuede]

i love the colours and random pattern like hydrography. but i didn't like the big holes of the stitching. cheers!

[@oneleathercraft4757]

nice work can i ask about leather thichness did you use ¡

[@mellbelle81]

Hi! Love the tie-dye! So I'm going to be teaching a leather working class at our Homeschool co-op next spring but I have to teach basics in only 2 classes. Would you ever consider selling your wallet pieces pre-cut but not sewn so the kids could assemble and sew them together?

[@HaliaeAesthetic]

Tandy leather sells things like that! both specifically for kids and for adults depending on how old the kids at the co-op are!

[@wilkbor]

Great job.

[@mariasusanablanco9228]

Hola, me gustaría saber que tipo de colorantes usa para mezclar con el agua y teñir los cueros? Sus trabajos son muy originales y hermosos.

[@justinmangrum2729]

Awesome wallet I’ve been using weaver leather supply’s stuff for a while but I need some dies like those any idea as to where I can pick some up at?? Thank you

[@MohamedMahmoud-bi8mb]

Cool and awesome. Kindly what is the type of your edge beveler, and how can I get one Thanks

[@Eddi369]

Way too cool. Super amazing...

[@ДмитрийПавлов-з7т]

Хорошая работа мне понравилось .👍

[@wolverene84]

That's is one of the best 'coloured' looking wallets I have ever seen.

[@Yesemapu]

Precioso!!.. Podrías decirme que hiciste con el restante de la tinta? La puedes volver a utilizar?. Gracias. 😃

[@swagnc]

Could you use this same process for a leather item (which is already dyed), like an old purse, to tie dye it or would you have to use a different process.

[@LCPederson]

Very, very nice!

[@ratroddiesels1981]

that was magick .

[@log6233]

You see a new image in it everytime I've seen a mountain,volcano and a stag ,unless its cos I'm hella high

[@ak49]

it definitely is cuz u're high

[@eleleonono7172]

Gorgeous ! Congrats :)

[@Drdrlynx]

Is there a reason why you finished with gum trag over the dye vs. Carnuba cream or bag kote or some other finish?

[@Corter]

just personal preference! I like using gum trag and canvas because it brings out a nice little patina in the un-dyed sections of leather

[@nataliespeer8947]

@@Corter I have tokonole and not gum trag. Are they different?. I never knew you could do the outside of the leather. Just knew it was for slicking edges.

[@evelynwatson345]

Lovely effect, I’ve tried this technique once before and found the dye came off. Do you find that the dye comes off? I notice you use Gum Trag on the front, but how do you guarantee it stays and won’t run off the inside?

[@prestpond]

Thanks for sharing! Is this done using cold water?

[@terryfletcher6465]

Fantastic!

[@PickledAmericano]

I'm curious what the gum trag is for.... anything besides giving the colors more saturation? Never seen it used on anything but edges and raw backs. Then again I'm a newbie lol

[@damesydneyleatherworksprie9136]

I can’t get mine to even come to looking like that. Pro dye and water? What am I missing?

[@daugtherofthelord7354]

He has a "Yas Kween" drawer. 🤣🤣

[@oscardacrus]

Me encanta preciosa cartera

[@Song_Di]

Hi. I was impressed by your work. I have a question. Is "gum trag" the same as "tokonole"? Marbling with water and oil is a fantastic thing.

[@eddaly4160]

very cool!

[@3929Cindy]

You can use this same method using acrylic paints for paper, clay pots, etc. How would this work wfor th paints on leather?

[@myteaminc]

I just commented on your Chinese coin wallet and said it was awesome and my favorite video. Well.. I just wanted to say I may have lied when I said that one was my favorite.. this is my favorite!!! Hahahaha

[@TheUnholyPosole]

Awesome. Make me one!

[@ashrafmuhammedismail2630]

It is nice and cool 👍🏻😊