How to Create Bubble Dye Dragon Scales

In this video, Daniel shows us how to create a cool dragon scale effect on our leather using the bubble dye technique. All you need is leather dye, dish soap, an empty plastic bottle and a straw. The bubble dye method is extremely versatile, not to mention fun! Try it out on your next project for a completely unique look.
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[@daverooni7763]

I stored dye in a random plastic container once and it completely dissolved the container overnight. I’d recommend testing the container, and /or storing it in a larger glass container.

[@DanielReachCreations]

Just a heads up! In the video I said that we would be making dragon scale bracers next week. Just because of the way production worked out, it wont be next week, but definitely in the next 2-4 weeks.

[@PrimalEdge]

I love that technique... so many ideas! groovy video!

[@1a1u0g9t4s2u]

This is a really different style of dying leather. You gave me a fantastic idea for a costume...instead of a leather armor I'll start with a breast plate dye it a light green then use a darker green dye for the bubble process. Tool the breast plate as if I have Arnold Schwarzenegger abba. The back plate will have fins and tooled like scales. This will be a major project. Thanks for the idea and sharing.

[@DanielReachCreations]

Sounds like a fantastic project! Just make sure to test the dye combo on scrap first.

[@randybradley6213]

This would be a good project to play with the airbrush techniques i learned in your class in OKC!

[@DanielReachCreations]

It would!!!

[@mtiefen62]

Oooooh I like this! now I can't wait to see more of what you do with it!! Thank You Daniel.... Need a super thumbs up button now....

[@micaelavelasquez12]

Yes, Super Thumbs would be great!

[@ShaneCessna]

YES!!! Dragon scale vambraces!!! Tease me with a good time...

[@ytcommenting3101]

Thankyou Daniel! My mind is buzzing with so many possibilities.

[@jimgreat7622]

Daniel, let me (belatedly) welcome you to the Weaver Video Family. You bring a whole new and different level to the table. I love your ideas and you make it all seem so effortless. I get that many were hesitant about your offerings seeing them as competition for Chuck. I don’t see you guys or the other members of the team as competitors but rather as complementary. Good job. Keep it up.

[@DanielReachCreations]

Thank you!!!! When I came on board the goal was to compliment what Chuck was already doing. He is an amazing wealth of knowledge (how do you compete with that even if you wanted to?) and is fantastic at what he does. We came into leather from two different sides. He came in building things (have you seen his armor?!) and added art to it. I came in from the art side and started building things. It gives us each our own unique perspectives on leathercraft. I'm very thankful for the opportunity with Weaver and look forward to a very long relationship with them. 🙂

[@mariaalma8419]

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.

[@wojciechcylwik952]

cool !!!!! Daniel you're the best...

[@coftab]

Definitely one of the coolest ideas I’ve seen recently and can’t wait to try it out👍👍

[@th.burggraf7814]

It never gets boring on this channel... Great video. 👌🏻👍🏻

[@DanielReachCreations]

We aim to please!

[@micaelavelasquez12]

This is a really cool way to make dragon scales. I’m going to HAVE to try this.

[@DanielReachCreations]

Thank you! Wait to you see them after we make them 3d!

[@micaelavelasquez12]

@@DanielReachCreations beveling! Oh wow, I love the whole beveling leather. I appreciate you all for sharing.

[@timhornbeck2065]

Dude, that was cool! 😎

[@weirdlywiredjewelry]

I've watched several different takes on the bubble technique and your's produces the best results, thank you for sharing this!

[@txfishin73]

That’s a cool effect

[@outdoornut]

Awesome!

[@DimitriLambermont]

So simple and epic. Really cool effect.

[@edwardstaana8704]

Thanks for amazing idea

[@MurphyinKS]

Very neat and can't wait to do it

[@ryanblystone5153]

Thank you

[@philsullivan3679]

Thank you for sharing new and innovative applications. QUESTION (Order of Operations) Should the leather be dyed first, then the bubbles applied? Should resist be applied over the bubbles and then the background dye applied? Can't wait to see the results when applied to the southwest type look. IMPORTANT TIP: Do not suck on the straw.

[@DanielReachCreations]

Good question! You can dye the leather first, then do the bubbles, or you can dye over the top of it. As always, test it first...very important. The sealer should be applied after you're done with all the dye. And this will be fantastic for a southwest style project! And sucking on the straw would be bad....like really bad. Like...black teeth bad. 😆

[@janiefadley5589]

That is wild!

[@istvanboros8240]

Cooool, thx!

[@MrJetplanemusic]

1/4 cup water and equal parts dye and dish soap in your favorite bong.. LOL

[@DanielReachCreations]

😂😂😂😂

[@robwagner7545]

He doesn't remember the name of the guys who showed him, either. 😂🤣🤣

[@DanielReachCreations]

@robwagner7545 😂😂

[@Freeman-Dl70]

Calling them that will get you thrown out of a head shop, we refer to them nowadays as a water pipe. No need to rile the salesman.

[@alaskankare]

very cool. but I like how Chuck gives so many examples. telling us about multi color and multi passes but showing us the results of that would have been inspiring. I dont understand how multi passes with color would look.

[@DanielReachCreations]

Thank you. That's good feedback. I'll keep that in mind for future videos. 😊

[@PsychBoutiqueAlchemy-jm4vq]

Love the idea here; tried it out today for use in a Christmas gift. Question though: Used the same ratio, alcohol-based dye, but noticed chunks (for lack of a better word) of dye sitting on the bubbles. Once dry, most were able to be shaken off without issue, though a few stubborn chunks are still adhered. Have you had this happen? Any idea what may have caused it (or what could be done to avoid it next time)? Awesome video, thanks!!

[@DanielReachCreations]

I have had that happen. Basically you have to let it dry throughly, then gently lift them off with a paper towel. That was the "schmutz" I was taking about in the video.

[@reyty6558]

I have been trying it out on a couple of leather pieces, but it always gets very dark. I would prefer the lighter pattern that you get in the video. Any idea what I am doing wrong?

[@micaelavelasquez12]

Daniel, what thickness will the bracers be for your next video? I’d like to follow that one or at least have the materials to try to follow. 😂

[@DanielReachCreations]

The ones I'm working with are 7oz. And just a little insight into the upcoming video. I'll be referencing the video that Chuck did a few years ago on how to make the pattern. He did a great video on how to fit them to your arm, so no need to replicate that portion.

[@micaelavelasquez12]

@@DanielReachCreations I know that video. Awesome thank you so much.

[@deanransom2350]

Nice, but you didn't go over the mixture...how much soap, dye, water. I would guess a little soap and dye go a long way, but don't know for sure. Thanks for sharing.

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi there, if you watch around 1:09 Daniel goes over the ratio he uses. 1/4 cup of water, and equal parts dye and dish soap (approx. 2 tablespoons of each). Hope that help!

[@neetypeety]

Does this only work for water- or alcohol-based dyes?

[@DanielReachCreations]

I'm using the technique with alcohol dyes. Never tried it with water based, but I would assume it would work.

[@user-uo2kb8vl3r]

What dye do I need for this

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Daniel used Pro Dye in the video, but it should work with most leather dyes.

[@scottmasson3336]

Water based dye?

[@DanielReachCreations]

I used Fiebings Pro Dye, which is alcohol based, but I would think it would work with water based dye. Just test it on a scrap piece first.

[@Gobra5]

That's as far from "dragon scales" as I've seen

[@DanielReachCreations]

I get it. It's not the typical "snake" type scales but there is a real life president for them to look similar to this. Look at the "skin" of a Komodo dragon...especially the muzzle. It's all about your personal style. 😊

[@Gobra5]

@@DanielReachCreations Yeah very true, I guess I'm too used to seeing the dragonscale type stamps! Thank you anyway, your videos are always really informative

[@DanielReachCreations]

@Gobra5 Yes! That's what you see most of the time. Very cool look, and I've done a lot of that. Love that look.