Learn How to antique finish leather - Leather Working - Leathercraft

[@wallaceviviansadventures2095]

nice work leather work Bruce,

[@reubenvargas2824]

thanks for the video Bruce keep em coming

[@cheaneysaddles]

Thanks!!!

[@reubenvargas2824]

hello Bruce can you tell me how to make antique paste lighter I have some antique color that I would like to make lighter its mohogoney I hoped I spelt it right I would like it lighter any ideas?

[@terrucoq]

reuben vargas The Feibings antique gel can be diluted with Tan-Kote. I learned that from another great Saddler like Mr. Cheaney.

[@daytonpyro]

once again... great work.. I would love to see a video of you making that wallet.

[@like2ride]

Nice video as always, i`ll give this product a try !

[@Zenlot]

Amazing work Bruce. Thought of you through Hurricane Harvey.

[@cheaneysaddles]

I am further north and we just got a good rain. Thanks for watching my videos.

[@nickhdeep6leatherworks338]

Since you already signed the coaster can I have it?? Haha I would love it another great video. Bruce Cheaney = Master Craftsman

[@Bootbitch]

Have you ever worked with Eco- Flo’s actual Antique Dyes? They’re amazing! With the lighter colors you don’t need to use a resist before you use them. however with the darker antique dyes you definitely need to use a resist on your leather before using them.

[@cheaneysaddles]

Yes, I have I used some coffee colored stain on my wallet and loved the way it worked and looked.

[@susansoltau7710]

What is a resist?? Does that help mask areas so only certain spots take on the antique. I'm trying to figure out how to only add antique dyes to the area I stamped only,...not the whole thing.

[@readytostartshooting]

Where do you get the sheep’s skin at ?

[@cheaneysaddles]

Pieces I have left over from lining saddles. You might find pieces of sheepskin at Springfield Leather.

[@terryclark7864]

Hi Bruce, I love your video's. How do you cut your perfect circle pieces?

[@cheaneysaddles]

The circles are cut out with a clicker die.

[@gdon2897]

Thanks for this Bruce. Would there be added protection required to stop the transfer of color onto clothing, say for a purse and purse strap, using Hi Lite Stain and Tan Kote? Also, could you comment on rain / snow stain resistance using this dying technique? As I see in your video, I imagine the underside would have to be dyed and treated as well, how can I insure the dye on the underside of, say, a purse strap or belt does not transfer onto clothing? Thank you!

[@shirleymalar9323]

Are there other products that can be substituted for Tan-Kote and do the same job? Thanks for all the videos. Love them!

[@cheaneysaddles]

Shirley, Yes Eco-Flo Super Shene will work great. Thanks for watching my videos. Bruce

[@karlhungusjr1]

why apply tan kote before applying the stain? it just seems like the stain would apply better without adding tan kote first. or am I way off the mark?

[@cheaneysaddles]

The Tan-Kote provides a slight resist so not so much Hi Lite stain will enter the leather grain. You can put the stain on the leather without a resist coat and that is just fine but the piece will turn out much darker. Thanks for asking that's a good question.

[@karlhungusjr1]

great answer. thank you.

[@daytonpyro]

I had the same question but its BRUCE... I don't question him.. lmao... makes sense....

[@DarkHorsePSH]

I enjoy your videos! Can you tell me where you purchased that hook end knife you cut the top seal of stain with? Thank you.

[@cheaneysaddles]

Yes you can get the industrial leather knife from Tandy Leather. Thank You for watching and your comment.

[@texanthom]

Great video! Does this take the place of Antique gel?

[@cheaneysaddles]

To me High-Lite stain is easier to use and I like the results better than the antique gel. Thanks!

[@Braz1956]

Do you ever use an airbrush to apply dye?

[@cheaneysaddles]

Yes I have and will in the future. Thanks for asking!