I finally found some time to work on my quiver!
I was able to put on the second coat of leather dye and I *love* it! I didn’t want a bright red, more a deep burgandy and that is exactly what I got. The color is actually called Ox Blood, it looks a tad splotchy because it is. This was my first time dyeing leather so it is a work in progress. I wasn’t too terribly concerned with it being perfect so it is all good. :)
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I was also able to put on the protective layer which is called Tan Cote. It is meant not only to seal the dye in so it doesn’t bleed all over everything but also meant to seal the leather itself. Especially since I didn’t dye the inside or edges.
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You can certainly tell the difference between the treated and untreated. In the picture above, the piece on top is untreated. I ran out of tan cote before I was able to finish so I need to get over there this week and get some more. I am hoping to get started on assembly this week but I may have to put it aside to work on a brewing project. It’s been sitting since Jan and I need to get some bottles done so I can hand them off to the people who have asked for some.
Busy times! :)
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