Leather Garden Holster Project

This is an easy simple project for a first time leather dyeing project. A great way to make a unique gift for your favorite gardener or spruce up the gear they already have. At the next garden group event, you can be sure that they'll know which clippers are theirs!

Shopping list:

• Angelus Leather Dyes 3 oz. #50 Green (comes w/ wool dauber)
• Angelus Leather Dye Reducer/Solvent
• Unfinished Leather Garden Clipper Holster (available where you get your clippers or https://felco.com)
• Small mason jar

Let's get started!

SAFETY NOTES! It is important to work in a ventilated area as these are solvent based dyes that evaporate quickly. Use a glass jar or other glass container for diluting the dye as some plastics can be dissolved by the solvent. Do not use anything meant for food. .

Pour some of the Angelus Leather Dye Reducer/Solvent and dye into the jar, you don't have to measure perfectly.

Using the included wool dauber. Apply dye to the leather with long even strokes, until evenly covered. Don't forget to do the visible edges.

Allow it to dry before turning it over and dying the other side if you wish. We left the back natural. Dying both sides may stiffen the leather more than dyeing only one side.

Once the leather is dry, you can apply some Angelus Leather Conditioner, it creates a thin film of waxes that can be buffed to a beautiful satin finish; a nice touch for a gift.

Note: The intensity of this dye can vary depending on the type of leather. It is always good to test first. Dilute the dye with more Angelus Leather Dye Reducer/Solvent if you want a lighter shade.

Note: If too much dye is applied, Angelus Leather Dyes can leave a green metallic look to the leather. This is called the "Bronzing Effect" and is caused by an excess amount of pigment. The solution to this is to saturate a rag or cotton ball with rubbing alcohol and wipe down the leather. This should restore the leather to the look of the dye color you used.