Good teacher

I have purchased the deluxe kit and it is fantastic. Shipped to UK as no comparison here

Went to my first leather show last year in Prescott. Learned a ton and obtained way more tools than I needed but my skill level rose to the level that I was able to use them.

All these years trying to get the color I want the only way I an get the color I want is the Air Brush period.

It was so nice to meet you in Waco. Billy, really enjoyed your class and we can’t wait to see you again at the next show.

Wow I’ve been needing a video like this. I’m planning to attend my first show which will be Pendleton this year. Too the week off work and booked my hotel today. I’m really looking forward to the list of classes. I’ve been doing leatherwork for a few years and am self taught watching videos and am planning to take as many as time allows

Hey Joe, thanks for the feedback you gave me on my entry to the Last Minute Leather Shoot Out. I really appreciate it

That would be amazing to see , not sure they have any here in Canada

Man,,, I still bang my head against the wall. I don't have time to get to the big shows. Went to Sheridan shows, 3 years ago . Had my boys with me, didn't have a chance to get any extra training. Did realize we wasn't fancy enough, to go to the diner after the show. Living North of Billings Montana, I just do leather for fun. I need to get my products, to look more professional. I'm just a old cowboy that, had to get a job with insurance.

I watched Maker's vid on the contest and was absolutely blown away by the youth catagory. Those young folks can do some amazing work. Thank You for all the teachings and videos. 👍😁

Me gustan mucho estos vídeos y se aprende bastante de los procesos de fabricación de productos de cueros, saludos cordiales desde Chile 🇨🇱

Which would be best for a leather washer knife handle please?

Un un México nice worck

Thanks, Joe. I've been back and forth with oiling before or after dyeing, and eventually settled on after, since it seemed to me the dyeing would dry out the leather some. Anyhow, thanks for sharing your techniques and knowledge with us. You're a great talent. God bless!

You must have a heavy-duty machine to do that stitching. May I ask what brand it is? I'm looking at an older Arttisan 797AB Industrial Sewing Machine, debating buying it. I have never used an industrial machine, but am familiar with regular sewing machines. BTW, I just found your demos, and i find them clear and slow enough to follow, and very encouraging. I am a newbie, but I am interested in improving my leather-working skills.

2 lbs maul! You must be the hulk!

I am making leather pet tags, so they will be put through the works. They are engraved and cut on a laser machine and I finish them with resolene and mink oil, but I want to provide customers a follow up product to clean and reseal their pets tag for continued durability. any suggestions? I was told Aussie Conditioner with beeswax. Do you agree or have another option?

Hai, I am new to dyeing my leather. I am wondering about the Fiebing's Pro dye or Leather dye drying time in general? I read online you need to leave it for 24 hours. but in one of your videos you mentioned an hour in between. What is your advise. I make dog collars and obviously don't want the dye to stain on. the dog. Great video! Many thanks!

How about of leather is thin

What's that tape called?

Wash the shoes with saddle soap, let dry at least overnight before applying any conditioner.

Do you ever have to re-apply water on a big job?

I am a great believer in casing the leather like the old timers such as Stohlman did. A big advantage is that we have ziplock bags today.

Excellent advice mate,great tips.👍

Although I can’t stand genuine leather the marketing behind it is genius because it tricks the buy into thinking they’re buying the real deal. (Not that I’m ok with trickery) Genuine Leather is not describing the product rather it’s the LLC company name. So when you see a tag on a product that says “genuine leather” it’s just the company brand. Not real genuine leather. It’s made up of pulp leather. Meaning scraps of leather, fabric and even plastics that are ground into a fine pulp then mixed with a binder, spread flat then coated with whatever appearance they want then it’s cut into whatever shape they want. Tagged with the brand “genuine leather” and there ya go. It’s absolute garbage.

Your videos are great! I have learned so much from them. I was wondering what your thoughts are on air brushing leather. I seem to have better results with air brushing than hand dying. Might you do a video on air brushing?

Great tips and advise on laying down color Joe. Even after 8 years of doing this, I still have trouble getting even coats. Hints one reason I tend to use an airbrush. However, sometimes the airbrush is just a plain hassle. The best is, "trust the process." Thanks for what you do bud!

Thanks Joe. I struggle to get even coverage. I will use this method on my next project.

HO is great, but I feel that Live Oak takes dyes better.

Great topic! Unfortunately this seems to be a very misunderstood subject in our industry. Thankfully with content like you have provided, and also Bob Brenner’s class and his book “How to establish prices for the saddle maker or leather worker” It helps to shed light on where the numbers should actually be.

dang youtube notifications. I'm just over a year late.

Watching from Conyers Georgia. 27:02

Really like the tip..."Trust the process". Thanks for sharing.

My waist measured with a tape measure through the loops is 40 inches. When I measure my belt to the most used hole it measures 36 inches. What size belt do I order?

Wow! Thanks so much for this one! I have heard many different ideas but this clears things up. I had started the oil-before-dye method, but your oil-after-dye make SO much more sense!! Thanks Joe for teaching us!!

I've only been doing leather working for a couple of months now. What I find easy as I have to use water based dies like ECO Flo here in California is to oil the leather first then let it dry. I use a mix of Tan-Kote, water and dye to get the color and shade even on my projects. It doesn't matter if you put it on evenly just rub clean with a rag and everything evens out. If you have light spots you can apply more mixture and rub repeat where necessary. All you need to do after it drys completely is maybe a little more oil and a top coat if you want it water and oil resistant.

Is Fiebings pro dye always oil based? I ask because every Fiebings pro dye that I found on ebay is oil based. Thanks for the answer.

Do you let the dye fully dry before you apply the neatsfoot oil?

Very useful advice. Yes, Part 2 would be great. I am still a beginner and practice on scraps, it definitely helps to practice and improve your skills. Burnishing was a nightmare for me, thanks to a heap of scrap (bought from experienced leather workers) I am proud of my burnishing and improving of my skills that cost me cheap. Thank you for a great channel.

Cool seeing you you using the same products that i as a rather beginner am using (i just use la ruota leather because i am seated in europe). How long do you leave it to dry before getting on with the oil? By the way: Saddle Tan is such a beautiful fiebings color. Made a backpack with it and it looks phanomenal. How do you treat the leather afterwards? I sometimes have the problem that colour rubs of onto clothing. Do you use a finish (which I honestly dont want to because I like the natural finish a lot) or do you use some kind of wax/fat?

Excellent tutorial, thank you.

Yes

I was hoping you would show the walnut finished product, that’s what I typically use and usually it ends up darker than I like

I just watched a KZfaq short of a maker that absolutely trashed a dye job. I almost commented on it but decided not to

How many oz maul for Tooling? Thank you

Those are not "chip brushes" they are foam brushes. Chip brushes have fibers/hairs in them and are not suitable for dying. Good lesson, but not a method I use to dye. I prefer a cloth or dauber to the foam brush. I even air brush sometimes.

You've gotta be careful with Neatsfoot oil. My friend's dogs got to a project with it on and chewed it up.

When are you switching to water based dye I think solvent based is done I personally like water based they just need a few more colors

Thanks Joe! This was an extremely helpful tutorial and helped answer some questions I had with getting even dye coverage. I especially liked the tip on when and why to oil your project--something I have been negligent about.

Thank you for the encouragement!