Springfield Leather Company's Helpful Hints: Staining Leather

Kevin gives you a run down of different dyeing techniques, as well as how to make a few simple stamps and decorative cuts to give you a fun design to your projects! Click "Show More" for product info. :)
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[@iraisrose]

Love the way you channel Bob Ross "happy little squiggle" Thanks for the instructional videos. They are fun to watch and easy to follow.

[@jwjaxn]

First off, 1972 was a great year for purses and I would have cleaned my room more than once to have one like that!! Secondly, thank you for taking time to make these really fun, interesting and informative videos! There are times that I get SO frustrated and am overwhelmed by all of the things I'm TRYING to learn, but your instruction makes each component easy to understand and apply. And the dog is great... :)

[@MrEntouch]

Thank you for sharing us newbies appreciate all the tips we can get!! Appreciate you Kevin!!

[@cornwasher]

Well kevin, this was one of the more enjoyable tutorials I've seen. You have a real natural way of teaching that makes one want to try their hand at a project.

[@victorybase5847]

Thank you for such a wonderful video! Using simple techniques with high-tech equipment such as cardboard, coffee cans & S's...genius. I learned the hard way about too much dye on my sponge, ruining many a works of art! You're knowledge and humor and dummy proof instruction will keep me coming back! I'll be sure to check out your store as soon as I finish typing this! Thank you!

[@mx72sss]

Your videos are extremely helpful to beginners like me. I hope you continue to post more videos in the future. Thank you.

[@benNo1989]

A real kind gentleman! Thank you for the video!

[@Maxine2814]

Thanks so very much for making your tools so much more affordable than some of the many other companies out there.

[@aswagmoney4247]

i could watch this all day!

[@Chriswoodworker]

Great tuition. You have a fantastic laid back approach which make the info sink in.

[@SpringfieldLeather]

It sure is! We love Hermann Oak, it tools and dyes with ease but is still an affordable vegetable tanned leather.

[@AbuGrabIt]

Thanks for the vid. I love your sense of humor.

[@eugenekaub8446]

Excellent. Not condescending and shows the ease if you just let yourself go. Thank you

[@smaxrob]

I love your tutorials! It makes it seem so much less daunting!

[@CZUndead]

This was super helpful. Finally I understand staining. Thanks a lot!

[@raulroberti4725]

This company is the best i seen, good info, good materials, nice people, i enjoy watching all their videos unfortunately can't do business with them because I am in Australia ,the day they open a store in australia i will be buying everything from them

[@CantrellLeatherGoods]

I really love using the Goof Proof. Gives a really warm look. And it's so easy to use... It's Goof Proof! 😋 Thank you, Kevin for this really neat demo.

[@fridayjuniorjuniorfrizzle9272]

you are gold. thank you for inspiring the young bucks of today ha

[@davidf5501]

Great video. Your personality makes it. I've heard great things about Springfield Leather. I'll have to make a trip in from the KC area. Thanks for sharing.

[@ahorsewhisper]

Love this video!! So simple, but very informative, especially for beginners like myself!! Thanks so much for your time and effort =D

[@bernardopatino6263]

I like working leather. Met Tandy. in USA. Today only work tables with leather and have good results. And it all started as, i like this video. Thanks for sharing I really liked and puppy.! From Norway.

[@julespetrafied]

Thanks Kevin! Your videos are great!!!

[@spotkirby]

Thank you for doing a vedio for all of us to learn from. Love your inspector

[@michaelozaeta9636]

That was awesome can’t wait to I get that degree thanks for the lesson. Peace Out

[@raylt7]

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!

[@dreamwarriors979]

My next holiday in the us I will visit you!

[@gaminomicon]

I like to transfer images to the leather by creating the design on my computer then printing it onto a wax paper sheet taped over a normal sheet of paper (printer hates wax paper by itself) in reverse, then burnishing the back of the paper with a fat spoon after I've laid it out where it goes on the leather. Leaves the ink marking the cuts and I try to keep the lines set to 1 pt so the knife eats it. Carving after that goes pretty smoothly. Does not work on oiled leather though. :P Great video.

[@takes2home]

hello again Kevin you and your team are awesome!!! i would like to ask you one more question: after i dye the leather i use tan kote some times the super schen, do i buff the leather work in the very end after the tan kote or shell i do the buffing before the tan kote? thank you again and greetings from Germany

[@mysticforge369]

Helpful instructional and pleasant to watch plus we have the same last name

[@ktlight931]

Really Good lnformante ,keep them coming

[@chrisduke3251]

Love the video's! By the way, the squiggle is called a tendril.

[@surfgal77]

What a cuuuuutie!! Bobby 😍😍😍😍

[@SpringfieldLeather]

We sure do be sure to check out our website --------> SpringfieldLeather

[@poco1990]

I remember ‘72’, it’s just a little fuzzy!😊

[@bluebarnleather7392]

Hey thank you for this!

[@kategeary1623]

omg. Flash in the past; the 60's and 70's leather bag! "I don't remember 1972" Lol

[@devildogdad100]

Is that Folgers Classic Roast?

[@flatdog-]

Thank you

[@Captain_MonsterFart]

What a nice grampa!

[@Naga-Raja]

Hey I have been searching for tips like this on staining and working with suede, but haven't seen anything, would you be so kind as to make a video on suede? Thanks

[@billychapman1923]

Do they still make that small Leaf Stamp?? I can't seem to find that one??

[@olivepressdesign]

Your'e an amazing educator. Great video. Looking fwd. to buying leather from you guys. Thank you.

[@SpringfieldLeather]

Thanks for watching! Glad you found the video helpful. :)

[@olivepressdesign]

Just placed an order! Super friendly and helpful staff over the phone. Thank you!!

[@SpringfieldLeather]

Thanks for choosing us! So happy you had a good experience :)

[@meirdeaph]

👍

[@Moonlight-kp7lu]

super guy!

[@diamonds-razors]

I trust your company but it seems you can not ship to Saudi Arabia through Amazon or any site, any reason for that ?! I saw many companies ship to my country but I need you to do so we need the best here Kevin

[@SpringfieldLeather]

Hello! We do ship to Saudi Arabia! You can order directly from our website at springfieldleather.com . You can also email our international orders representative at [e-mail] or call 1-800-668-8518 and request to talk to Heather K. Thanks for asking! Hope we can help :)

[@rondumontier1187]

I have been at this leather crafting. But I don,t know what x1, s1 or whtever u said. Please let me know.👍

[@charlesabbott5563]

In there catalog it's on page 270, it's now just called goof proof. It's at the top of the page or just go to their website and type in goof proof. Item # 34-220901

[@ktlight931]

I Wang a swivel knofe like yours Kevin . Do you dell them in your store?

[@cavolpert]

is that herman oak ? been thinking of ordering some to try

[@Screencappedhats]

Great video! Quick question for you Kevin: I'm dying a leather belt with oil based black dye. I'm wondering if it's necessary to use the same sort of finish you'd use for a alcohol based stain/dye or can I just buff out the excess dye than finish with Neatsfoot? Thanks!

[@SpringfieldLeather]

Buff out the excess, then finish with a clear coat acrylic. Hope this helps!

[@glenwardgross366]

Dear Springfield Leather: I love what you are doing to promote leather craft. However, I am not part of the project because I am not included in the processes. I want to see what you see when you are working the leather. I do not want to see an angled camera view of the process. Make me a part of the project. Just a thought. Blessing Turbo

[@genaroaviles8555]

Hi can i buy Leather from you

[@yomaxdog]

Hi Genaro Aviles, The video is several years old so I don't think Kevin will see your comment anytime soon, but if you're still looking to buy leather from him, You could check out his workplace's store online, the company is called "Springfield Leather Company", and is also present in the video's title. Thier website is still active so it looks like you can happily buy whatever leather you'd like they have in stock! happy leather working!

[@maxrv8274]

Do you carry X1 at Springfield Leather Company?

[@charlesabbott5563]

It's called goof proof 4 oz jar Item # 34 - 220901

[@johntyson9102]

Do you oilthe leather before you dye and topcoat

[@SpringfieldLeather]

A light coat is our process. But that there are others as well. Make sure after you oil to let it rest and soak in first.

[@nunojravelino3392]

What is number/models stamping used ?

[@codycaperton]

Kevin. I am having trouble getting an even stain on my large leather pieces. Its like parts of the leather are soaking in the stain and staying dark and will not polish out. I am left with a dark oil looking spot on my piece. Any advice?

[@SpringfieldLeather]

Is your leather COMPLETELY dry? If it isn't that will cause problems.

[@brittanyburton2219]

is it possible to stain ostrich leather from pink to dark brown? if so how would i do it? it is the seat to my saddle..

[@SpringfieldLeather]

+brittany burton Well, yes but it is complicated and could come out poorly if not done correctly. Almost all leather has a finish on it and to re-dye the leather you have to remove the finish first. This is done with a deglazer (acetone). Once you have all the finish removed then you can re-dye it with a spirit based dye. then you have to re-seal the leather with coats of an acrylic finish. Two or three thin coats. Even once this is all done it may still rub out because it is a seat. This is kind of a "do at your own risk" procedure that we don't typically recommend if you're not experienced at leather work. Hope this helps!

[@DannyTheArchitect]

Haha this guy is hilarious!

[@MrPhotographerDude]

Do you have to spray stained leather with a leather finish?

[@SpringfieldLeather]

Yes, you should generally spray or wipe on at least a light coat of leather finish.

[@rhonamocke6527]

this is great stuff thanks

[@craigperry9918]

Springfield missouri

[@khloe38]

My swivel knife cuts more like a razor blade. Does it mean it is too sharp? Not sharp enough? My technique? Or just not a quality knife? It came in a kit from a hobby shop.

[@SpringfieldLeather]

khloe38 It COULD be too sharp. However, there are many factors that go into how a swivel knife will perform. You could have a narrow blade that will act more like a razor than what you were expecting from the swivel knife, if you're working with leather that is thin this could exaggerate the problem. Without seeing the knife it's hard for me to say what exactly you're dealing with. You can always email [e-mail] with pictures and any questions you still have!

[@ritchey635]

you're a bob ross reincarnation! the biggest compliment a human can get.

[@alexandruepuran]

Small S sounds just right...

[@Деревенскиймосквич]

👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏

[@SpringfieldLeather]

Look for Goof Proof!

[@gateway8833]

What’s really disturbing, I remember the ‘60s. Remember: Convergence!

[@Captain_MonsterFart]

Did you even read what you typed? It's hilarious!

[@JadedByEntropy]

damP sponge, oh xD

[@ruggedcherry4201]

50 Cent General...lol :)

[@janetangel5691]

What is number/models stamping used ?