Sealing leather dye

[SgtErv]

So a few of the leather items I've made or just re-stained with Feiblings leather dye have a bad tendency to rub off on my clothes. I've heard of a few concoctions like neatsfoot oil/beeswax, but I'd like to hear of some of your suggestions.

(I also have polished with blackball, but not until recently, and this has always been an issue; especially on rainy days or days where I'm sweating a lot)

My hunting frock and sleeved waistcoat will appreciate it. Thanks!

 

[Black Hand]

You may wish to try removing the excess surface dye with rubbing alcohol. Might help minimize transfer.

 

[LRB]

An easy answer for black is vinegaroon rather than an actual dye. Vinegaroon does not rub off once well rubbed clean after application. I have no good answer for colored dyes, other than modern type sealers that are often too glossy.

 

[necchi]

Man I know that problem,,
I spoke with a friend that has local Leather repair shop about it and he said to spend a bunch of time and several hunks of clean cloth rubbing the leather down after it's dried. He's right, color keeps coming off for a long time.
making the leather wet with a damp cloth before applying Fiebings helps too.
I've tried Neats foot oil and Sno-seal and neither works better then the other. Both still allowing some bleed of the color.
I did some tool bags for my motorcycle using vegtan and after staining used a commercial spray water proofing and that's been about the best results.
The stuff I used was by Bickmore call Gard-more Water and Stain Repellent.
One of these bags does rub against my leg and I've had no color transfer

 

[hawkeye2]

Allow plenty of time for it to dry and rub it out well with clean soft cloth like a well washed sweatshirt. A good quality wax will seal it without giving it a glossy finish and this is a great product: Leather Balm With Atom Wax Neutral By Fiebing. I only use Fiebing alcohol based dyes, not water based and have never had a problem.

 

[Artificer]

Here is a link to it:
https://www.tandyleather.com/en/product/fiebing-s-leather-balm-w-atom-wax

Gus

 

[BrownBear]

I use the balm too. Never an issue with any dye color.

 

[SgtErv]

Thank you gentleman!

 

[SgtErv]

Thanks gents. This stuff arrived yesterday and I applied some to my cartridge pouch and two knife sheaths. It looks great, feels really smooth, and rubbing with a cloth doesn't leave it brown anymore. Awesome

As always, much appreciated :hatsoff:

 

[hawkeye2]

There are two makers of leather care/crafting products that stand head and shoulders above all others and they are the only ones I will use: Fiebings and Lexol.

 

[SgtErv]

I've had really good luck with Feiblings. It goes easy on an amateur!

 

[Artificer]

There are two makers of leather care/crafting products that stand head and shoulders above all others and they are the only ones I will use: Fiebings and Lexol.

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Gus