Dying Leather using the Airbrush (and why we love it).

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Makers Leather Supply

Makers Leather Supply

6 жыл бұрын

We show a couple of different ways to dye leather- and explain the many reasons we love using the airbrush! We show how easy it is to get a good, even coat and even a faded edge.

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@dannymarkgraf34
@dannymarkgraf34 2 ай бұрын
I just bought your airbrush and i cant wait to start playing with it. the whole reason i bought it was to do that gradient sunburst look. i think it really makes the project pop. thank you for a great video.
@HNXMedia
@HNXMedia 3 жыл бұрын
Been doing leather work for years and have had an airbrush for years. I have never used the two together. I feel like someone just told me about mixing chocolate with peanut butter. Pure beauty!
@pjpumpkin3370
@pjpumpkin3370 Жыл бұрын
Wait chocolate with peanut butter???😉😉🤣🤣
@CantrellLeatherGoods
@CantrellLeatherGoods 5 жыл бұрын
Great demonstration. Thank you for taking the time to make this tutorial. And great tip on the alcohol dilution.
@LizDavis2009
@LizDavis2009 5 жыл бұрын
I looove my airbrush!! Really makes the dye look so much more even and beautiful..!!!
@greyviking2412
@greyviking2412 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for all your great video's.... Cheers
@ericsmith5104
@ericsmith5104 5 жыл бұрын
I recently came across your KZfaq videos and am very impressed. I appreciate how you teach and look forward to watching and studying all of your videos. You have already answered a lot of questions I have had for the past few years. Thank you
@makersleathersupply1220
@makersleathersupply1220 5 жыл бұрын
So glad we could help!
@bsgaming3773
@bsgaming3773 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, great additional use for my airbrush. And thanks for the pai recommendation.
@HandmadebyVWY
@HandmadebyVWY Жыл бұрын
I’m a fashion design student using apparel leather so the 3 different methods is great! Thank you!
@MrAranhaman
@MrAranhaman 5 жыл бұрын
Impossible to dislike...great work and tutorial
@RobRoss
@RobRoss 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service, and this video!
@AsgardStudios
@AsgardStudios 4 жыл бұрын
Great demo! I may have to invest in an airbrush.
@judithwright5084
@judithwright5084 2 жыл бұрын
Wow Thanks for this video. It was exactly what I was looking for. ❤️
@stephenmartin6995
@stephenmartin6995 5 жыл бұрын
Very informative. I'm going to have to buy an airbrush now :-) You are correct about multiple coats when daubing it can make your project look antique whether you wanted it or not. I learned a lot very enjoyable.
@henrysscrollsawworks6367
@henrysscrollsawworks6367 2 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SERVICE I PRAY FOR ALL YOU GUYS AND GALS
@jamiem5364
@jamiem5364 3 жыл бұрын
Im still very new to leatherwork bug this vid has convinced me that I need to buy an airbrush! Keep up the awesome vids as i really like the way you present things
@GypsiesandInk
@GypsiesandInk 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing, lots of good info! Also, thank you for your service, I am a mother to a retired Army Veteran
@makersleathersupply1220
@makersleathersupply1220 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@pufek77
@pufek77 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Greetings from Slovenia. I really like this video, because my doubt to use airbrush is now crushed :) Thank you for this great video, will check others as well, after all, I'm new in the leather hobby so need as much as I can get info from masters like you. Best regards
@alisonshuman1386
@alisonshuman1386 3 жыл бұрын
Very informative video. I’m struggling with the dye learning curve. This video helps a LOT. The MSDS Material Safety Data Sheets list the chemicals in dyes and dye reducers. Really eye opening.
@stickman1215
@stickman1215 4 жыл бұрын
Very informative- thank you! And thank you for your service to our great country. 🇺🇸
@patriciacleghorn979
@patriciacleghorn979 Жыл бұрын
Great tip for starting off the edge on oppsite side to prevent overspray with edge fade.
@coltcele8420
@coltcele8420 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service, Brother III
@MikeyKing
@MikeyKing 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, this video was exactly what I was wanting to learn. I just recently picked up the same exact colour dye, and I tried the dauber and noticed just that, I wasn't getting the honey colour. I'm still fairly new to the leather, and I just picked up the airbrush from Harbor Freight, and I've been eager to get to using it but was hesitant. But again this video put all my concerns at ease, thank you again. Keep doing what you do!
@frankcicero4444
@frankcicero4444 4 жыл бұрын
Hello from Brooklyn NY . First I wanted to thank you for serving our country be cause I noticed your sign in back of you . Secondly thank you for the informative video and lastly can you do a videos or videos on leather repair and color matching using a air brush ?
@cadmanpwp1
@cadmanpwp1 4 жыл бұрын
Great video Man, i dye baseball gloves. i was afraid of using the airbrush that i bought directly from Angelous thanks to this video i'll start practicing the airbrush dye technique
@ballen802
@ballen802 3 жыл бұрын
I'm no professional in working with leather but I recently dyed a pair of boots and since I'm an automotive painter by trade I diluted the dye with acetone and sprayed it through my mini hvlp spray gun with a 1.0 fluid tip. It worked great! I got really even coats and was able to control the color very easily by applying multiple light coats. Might be something you'd wanna try in the future.
@Daddy53751
@Daddy53751 11 ай бұрын
I just discovered the airbrush for leather, I’ll never go back. The airbrush just gives you complete control over the dye, that the daubers can’t, and you use so much less. (And dye ain’t cheap) I’m using a $15 eBay airbrush, and it works like a charm.👍🏻
@martinmurphy6036
@martinmurphy6036 4 жыл бұрын
Well presented
@mprubio84
@mprubio84 4 жыл бұрын
Nice video sir, thank you for your service, would be nice to add some leather design like your pistol hoster.
@twocrowsblades3544
@twocrowsblades3544 6 ай бұрын
Guess I’ll be getting an airbrush 😮
@CalebTWilliams
@CalebTWilliams 5 жыл бұрын
Without the budget for an airbrush, I like to use a worn-out 50¢ chip brush. They give surprisingly good results without too much saturation. (with alcohol dye)
@johntyson9102
@johntyson9102 2 жыл бұрын
Good job thanks
@billnewman8261
@billnewman8261 4 жыл бұрын
Are you going to do more videos,I just got a airbrush today,would like to see more.
@devriescustomleather1109
@devriescustomleather1109 4 жыл бұрын
Good!
@KRISTIANFIGUEROA123
@KRISTIANFIGUEROA123 Жыл бұрын
Nice peace keeper brother
@danielwells4655
@danielwells4655 5 жыл бұрын
New subscriber and customer, just recently found your vids, from the card u sent me with my order. Thnkx. A quick shout out to don gonzales, he turned me on to your barry king snap setters. Til next order vietnam vet 173rd abn.
@DLSWV
@DLSWV 4 жыл бұрын
👍😉. Thanks. I’d is be thinking gets airbrush to dyes.
@daddyplaid
@daddyplaid 3 жыл бұрын
Great video!! What is you cleaning process for the airbrush after you’re finished!
@alanbeaulier5783
@alanbeaulier5783 5 жыл бұрын
Hope you don't mind me asking a question. I'm just starting with leather tooling Archery arm guards and was wondering if I can use a spray product called Heavy-Duty Silicone Waterproofer from Tractor Supplies, it's for leather boots. And I have Fiebings 4 Way Care leather conditioner. With the Fiebings
@billmccaffrey1977
@billmccaffrey1977 4 жыл бұрын
Isopropyl alcohol has more water in it, which is why it dries slower.
@alanbeaulier5783
@alanbeaulier5783 5 жыл бұрын
Sorry about that I wasn't done. The Fiebings I got from Hobby Lobby and was wondering when do you apply it. Thank you.
@ZakRogers
@ZakRogers 5 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video. Can you airbrush on Feibings sheet coat , or the angelus acrylic finisher ?
@makersleathersupply1220
@makersleathersupply1220 5 жыл бұрын
Anything the consistency of milk or thinner is the general rule.
@wierdling928
@wierdling928 2 күн бұрын
Can I airbrush roughout leather? Totally new to owning/working with leather, looking to buy some Corcoran 10" roughout tanker boots. I hate the light colour they have and I'm looking to dye them using Fiebing’s Suede & Roughout Dye. It just happens I already have an airbrush and I am wondering if it will be good for this project.
@makersleathersupply1220
@makersleathersupply1220 2 күн бұрын
@@wierdling928 I honestly don't know. It would take a good bit of saturation but I'd think you could.
@huntergreen99
@huntergreen99 5 жыл бұрын
What size needle do you prefer and which were you using for this video ?
@83ellicia
@83ellicia 4 жыл бұрын
What would you recommend when painting with Angelus paints over the brown and red feibings dyes? Every time I paint lets say white or yellow over airbrushed dyes, the dye seems to bleed through the paint and make it look yellow (when using over brown dye) or pink (when using over red dye). I've used super sheen, spray leather sheen and resolene as a sealer between the dye and paint and I still have the bleeding problem. Thanks in advance for any advice and nice video~ Ellicia~ Gettin It Custom Leather, LLC.
@makersleathersupply1220
@makersleathersupply1220 4 жыл бұрын
I just don't dye where I will paint. Then you'll get more true colors from your paint.
@RandallMeg
@RandallMeg 3 ай бұрын
I heard you say something about using an airbrush around tooled areas. Do you have a video?
@stuartmarkman769
@stuartmarkman769 4 жыл бұрын
Pashee air brushes are great to use and the learning curve is short. I use mine for touch up on rust repairs on metal parts and for anything I would use a spray can of paint on. An air brush gives you better control of the amount of paint or dye you spray.
@verlontollett1869
@verlontollett1869 3 жыл бұрын
Love Paasche airbrushes. Use "V & VL" great guns.
@bubba7531
@bubba7531 2 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed your video. Isopropyl alcohol is available in 2 percentages. 91% and 70%. The 70% has not been distilled as far and contains less pure alcohol. The 91% will flash (dry to the touch)slightly faster and cost more. You should not breathe the overspray. I look forward to more of your videos. Thanks for taking the time to share.
@noeldaigle5746
@noeldaigle5746 4 жыл бұрын
What sort of airbrush machine do you recommend purchasing?? Thank you!
@russellrichards2401
@russellrichards2401 Жыл бұрын
In every video I watch of yours you mention a box, I was wondering what is the box for and if it can help me with my leather work how do I get one? Thank you in advance Russ
@robertjeffre2634
@robertjeffre2634 5 жыл бұрын
Do you also spray oil dye with your airbrush,if so,do you dilute it and what ratio.I suspect dry time would be longer than the alcohol based dye? Thanks for the video
@makersleathersupply1220
@makersleathersupply1220 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Robert, the rule of thumb with an airbrush is it needs to be thinner than the consistency of milk... so an oil dye will work just fine without diluting.
@SyringaBoutiquePromoProducts
@SyringaBoutiquePromoProducts Жыл бұрын
Do you recommend applying the dye first and then cut patches with the laser or vice versa?
@makersleathersupply1220
@makersleathersupply1220 Жыл бұрын
When I am cutting leather patches. I just buy the leather in the color I want. Then there’s no worries and the consistency is way better.
@StephenRouse2
@StephenRouse2 3 жыл бұрын
As another retired Army Vet, new to leather working, I’ve been looking for a video or “tutorial” on doing military logos like the Army insignia on your cap. Are you aware of any or do you have an interest in carving and dyeing an Army logo?
@alanbeaulier5783
@alanbeaulier5783 5 жыл бұрын
Aaron, can you use black antique over black dye or is it necessary. And if you wanted a black dye with red showing would you mix the two or apply one then the other over it. I am new at this and hope you don't mind. Thank you.
@makersleathersupply1220
@makersleathersupply1220 5 жыл бұрын
Alan, black antique over black dye doesn't sound like it would do much to me, but I could be wrong. As far as red showing I'm not sure what effect you are going for. If you mix red dye and black dye you'll basically get black or deep purple.
@MountainFisher
@MountainFisher 5 жыл бұрын
Alan, if you dye the leather red first using the fiebings pro dye only and then go over it with fiebings black antique you can get a good black red contrast. You might also, if the latter isn't black enough, try the red dye first, then mix some red and black dye and thin it with rubbing alcohol real thin and dye again, then the antique. Experiment.
@readytostartshooting
@readytostartshooting 3 жыл бұрын
Do you use a conditioner after you dye your leather
@kenlewis1775
@kenlewis1775 5 ай бұрын
Hey that's a good size head knife you have in the beginning of the video. What size blade is that, and where did you get it?
@makersleathersupply1220
@makersleathersupply1220 5 ай бұрын
Here it is. We are sold out of it right this minute but are expecting a batch of them any day now. makersleathersupply.com/products/small-round-knife?_pos=1&_sid=b6ff51c2f&_ss=r
@kenlewis1775
@kenlewis1775 5 ай бұрын
Thanks!@@makersleathersupply1220
@hollier002
@hollier002 5 жыл бұрын
Aaron...I'm an old veteran who has taking up the hobby of leather work...question is can a small tank size portable compressor be used for this airbrush method of dying? Thanks for sharing your knowledge ....Craig AF15842322(1966-1970)
@makersleathersupply1220
@makersleathersupply1220 5 жыл бұрын
Yes sir, as long as it can maintain constant pressure between 20 and 27 psi it will work fine.
@Storyideas81
@Storyideas81 3 жыл бұрын
What brand of round knife are you using?
@tomanderson3007
@tomanderson3007 5 жыл бұрын
Can you tell us about that cute little head knife you're using there?
@makersleathersupply1220
@makersleathersupply1220 5 жыл бұрын
They are on order and will be on our website in 2 days. Then I'll tell you all about them!
@twocrowsblades3544
@twocrowsblades3544 6 ай бұрын
Can I run airbrush like this off a normal shop air compressor or will I have to purchase a compressor like that ?
@makersleathersupply1220
@makersleathersupply1220 6 ай бұрын
To run a brush off a normal shop compressor you'll need a lot of additional pieces to make sure the air is dry and the pressure is low
@readytostartshooting
@readytostartshooting 3 жыл бұрын
What do you cut your dye with
@verlontollett1869
@verlontollett1869 3 жыл бұрын
Using daylight bulbs will give truer realistic color like outside.
@jackiesanders489
@jackiesanders489 3 жыл бұрын
why dye the rough side for demo on the second piece?
@bryanmoreland2861
@bryanmoreland2861 Ай бұрын
@Aaron: is it better to have your leather standing up, instead of laying flat when air brushing?
@makersleathersupply1220
@makersleathersupply1220 Ай бұрын
I've done it both ways and have found it just to be a personal preference. I'm sure if I were doing more artistic things I'd want it standing up, but since I just do solid color, I lay it down.
@bryanmoreland2861
@bryanmoreland2861 Ай бұрын
Thanks Aaron. It was great meeting you on Saturday in Sheridan!
@Thea_MojaveOutliersWhipmakers
@Thea_MojaveOutliersWhipmakers 4 жыл бұрын
Dat is a COOT round knife!
@NinjaHempKnight
@NinjaHempKnight 5 жыл бұрын
When diluting the dye what ratio would you say you use? 50/50 dye to alcohol? How are you going about determining this?
@makersleathersupply1220
@makersleathersupply1220 5 жыл бұрын
I usually do about 30% alcohol. I just eyeball it but ensure I mix enough for the entire project.
@verlontollett1869
@verlontollett1869 3 жыл бұрын
Start. To get various shades of certain color use more or lessl. Always can work from light to dark.
@adxy6485
@adxy6485 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, but why does the air brushed leather look so streaky? I expected it to have a very even coat. Is this possible? I would appreciate your comments.
@makersleathersupply1220
@makersleathersupply1220 4 жыл бұрын
When it is done and has a few seconds to dry, it is extremely even.
@adxy6485
@adxy6485 4 жыл бұрын
Good to know. Thanks for your fast reply.
@jenspep
@jenspep Жыл бұрын
Could you help with how to fix bubbles that sprayed on the leather and left rings with much lighter center? Thank you
@makersleathersupply1220
@makersleathersupply1220 Жыл бұрын
I've never had this issue, but I would think that maybe your air pressure is too high.
@jenspep
@jenspep Жыл бұрын
Thank you, but do you have any ideas how to get the bubble rings off the leather?
@makersleathersupply1220
@makersleathersupply1220 Жыл бұрын
@@jenspep unfortunately options are limited. Dyeing it darker is one possibility, it is probably the safest option.
@jenspep
@jenspep Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@kevinslattery7781
@kevinslattery7781 2 жыл бұрын
What is your cleaning process for the airbrush?
@makersleathersupply1220
@makersleathersupply1220 2 жыл бұрын
I just run some alcohol through it... every 2 or 3 uses I'll disassemble it and wipe down all the pieces.
@mikecleek3964
@mikecleek3964 8 ай бұрын
I do have a question, what type of oil and percentage to change fiblings leather dye to pro dye
@makersleathersupply1220
@makersleathersupply1220 8 ай бұрын
There's no oil in it. That's why they don't call it oil dye any more. Pro dye has more pigmentation in it.
@mikecleek3964
@mikecleek3964 8 ай бұрын
I ask the manager at Tandy leather how to make the dye in to pro dye he said add oil I think he was wrong but I will only buy pro dye now and add alcohol to thin it
@mikecleek3964
@mikecleek3964 8 ай бұрын
And thank you for sharing all this information 63 and still learning
@RoamingMustang
@RoamingMustang Жыл бұрын
Are you still using angelus dye with your airbrush or did you switch since you've made this video?
@makersleathersupply1220
@makersleathersupply1220 Жыл бұрын
I still use some Angelus but have made a switch to mostly Feibings.
@RoamingMustang
@RoamingMustang Жыл бұрын
@@makersleathersupply1220 Ok, I mostly use fiebings and just bought an airbrush so wanted to know if it was fine ^^ From my test it works pretty good so I'll keep using what I know! :) Thanks for the reply! Take care
@makersleathersupply1220
@makersleathersupply1220 Жыл бұрын
@@RoamingMustang it will work great. The rule of thumb with an airbrush is anything the consistency of milk or thinner.
@RoamingMustang
@RoamingMustang Жыл бұрын
@@makersleathersupply1220 Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. I didn't thin the pro dye and it seems to work fine, and did some try with angelus paint, thinning it, seems to work good too. I'll try more mixing ratio to see the differences but I'm exciting with all the new possibilities that an airbrush brings. It's amazing to not see lines or patch on big project anymore ^^ And also having a real control on the lightness of the dyes, real game changer, took me a while to jump into it, but I'm glad I did!
@makersleathersupply1220
@makersleathersupply1220 Жыл бұрын
@TuxNewbie28 the only reason to thin dye is if you want a lighter color. Otherwise all dyes are pretty thin.
@leannecurtis8863
@leannecurtis8863 4 жыл бұрын
can u use regular eco flo dye with the airbrush?
@makersleathersupply1220
@makersleathersupply1220 4 жыл бұрын
I have never tried it personally but I'm sure you could. The rule of thumb on the airbrush is that you can use anything the consistency of milk or thinner.
@leannecurtis8863
@leannecurtis8863 4 жыл бұрын
thanks!
@henrysscrollsawworks6367
@henrysscrollsawworks6367 2 жыл бұрын
WOULD THIS WORK WITH FIEBINGS DYES ???? ANY HELP WOULD GREAT
@makersleathersupply1220
@makersleathersupply1220 2 жыл бұрын
Yes it will!
@tommygamba170
@tommygamba170 3 жыл бұрын
Who's Petter?
@neologian1783
@neologian1783 Жыл бұрын
Hilarious. Got my leather, got my dye, got my airbrush.....and I got my pipe & sidearm!
@mikecleek3964
@mikecleek3964 8 ай бұрын
I’m so scared to waste money on leather messing up my project when I color it, All the little pieces that go in the trash lol are my gold pieces now coloring them with air brush and learning with my new air brush, I clean my brushes and air brush out with the squirt/spray bottle from hobby lobby works great no my hands too lol
@vickicade5399
@vickicade5399 4 жыл бұрын
Why is it that parts of my leather doesn’t take the dye at all, leaving naked spots.
@makersleathersupply1220
@makersleathersupply1220 4 жыл бұрын
Sometimes it can be the leather and how it was tanned. When you spray water on it, does it soak in or sit on top?
@bjpargeter466
@bjpargeter466 3 жыл бұрын
No respirator??
@makersleathersupply1220
@makersleathersupply1220 3 жыл бұрын
Not when I'm talking in a video.
@ordinaryeverydayguy2593
@ordinaryeverydayguy2593 5 жыл бұрын
A friendly suggestion...next time move the camera closer to the work. That's what we want and need to see as opposed to the entire shop.
@chuckbee4564
@chuckbee4564 3 жыл бұрын
Too much talking not enough spraying
@makersleathersupply1220
@makersleathersupply1220 3 жыл бұрын
I agree. Ill watch your demonstration video and see how I should have done it :D
@LilRayBassist
@LilRayBassist 3 жыл бұрын
This coming from a guy who spent nearly six minutes talking about a water bottle? Really?
@jasoncolwell7293
@jasoncolwell7293 Жыл бұрын
its pronounced posh just so you know
@tommytitmouse
@tommytitmouse 3 жыл бұрын
I really like watching your videos ,but those dyes when atomised can seriously help cause Cancer or breathing problems dude, it warns you on the pamphlet ! I`m shocked to see you spraying without wearing a proper mask even when doing small demonstrations . It will help to stop getting Cancer or lung disease later on in life by wearing one and more still you really should promote wearing a proper mask in your video when demonstrating dye or paint spraying . I`m always gob-smacked when I see anyone spraying without using a proper spraying mask & I don`t mean a cheapo $5 types either. Your health is at serious risk if you don`t wear one when spraying .
@christophgriener9852
@christophgriener9852 6 ай бұрын
Wouldn't a mask be a god idea?
@makersleathersupply1220
@makersleathersupply1220 6 ай бұрын
Yes, and I use one often. But when I try to record a video wearing it I sound like Kermit the frog
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