Anyone ever tried to stencil on a design?

[Horsewright]

That is pretty cool. You got to build something and see what the wear and tear factor is gonna be like. The whole world knows I don't like dyeing but I like that.

 

[Omega Leather Works]

That is pretty cool. You got to build something and see what the wear and tear factor is gonna be like. The whole world knows I don't like dyeing but I like that.

I have this theory that you actually do like good dye work, but you can't, or won't, admit it to yourself just yet. It's like damascus. The mind isn't clear on it yet, but (deep down) the heart knows it's good stuff.



Btw, mag, did you come up with that pattern? You could be the next Louis Vuitton.

 

[magnetik]

Btw, mag, did you come up with that pattern? You could be the next Louis Vuitton.

haha no.. I was looking up 3d geometric patterns on google images for some glass etching I'm doing with another project and thought it might look cool on leather. Plus I just got some Angelus flat black that I wanted to try out. The main color is thinned out mahogany.

I think this would be a good way of customizing leather projects with initials or names. The Angelus leather paint worked really well and dried quickly.

 

[Omega Leather Works]

Yeah man, I like Angelus paint. It's good stuff. I use it for little stuff like sponge painting.

My new phone has a really crappy cam, but you get the idea.

That's Fiebings pro oil red, Angelus black paint and Tan-Kote. I guess the paint is really for smooth leather, however, I use it on the inside of the cuffs too. It really gives a nice finish that is durable, doesn't bleed color and is comfortable without having to line the inside. I also use it on all the edging because it makes the transition from shark skin and leather nice and even. It's like a matte burnish that I really dig.

I know some don't care for paint in use on sheaths, but I'm going to try it on the inside of a pouch. I really do think it has viable applications in sheath work.

 

[magnetik]

I'm gonna have to try out the sponge method.. I used a brush and it was kinda messy. I think with a sponge I could put the stencil down and just wipe over it a few times.

nice cuff's btw. I been meaning to try out some of that red oil dye. Just curious.. what size is the sam browne stud in the pic?

 

[Omega Leather Works]

I would try a dense sponge, or block method. For block dyeing (or painting in this case) I have a block of wood with a piece of canvas stretched across it. I pour a little dye on it, dab the excess off, then run it over whatever I'm dyeing. Typically it's used to dye the raised points of a stamped project that's been dyed a lighter color, but I see no reason for it to not work for you. With either method you gotta get the right amount of paint off the sponge/block, but it only takes a little practice. I really want to see what you come up with, please keep posting your work.

An example of a block dyed practice piece.

This is where I get my studs.

www.riteonscrew.com/index.html

They sell two or three sizes, but I cannot remember which I bought. They are quality hardware. They sell them in brass, silver (over brass) and black oxide (also over brass).

 

[Omega Leather Works]

Oh, here, I found this in my pics.

 

[Ebbtide]

With a cut stencil and sponge or brush you want to work from the outside in and not push the paint/ink/dye under the stencil. You'll ruin your edges...
I'd go with a dabbing up and down motion myself.

Some nice stuff here, I like the sponge paint and the block dye.

 

[magnetik]

Oh, here, I found this in my pics.

thanks for the link, I'm working on a chest holster atm, and the studs I got look pretty wimpy.

I'm going to try the block method the next time I get a chance. Seems colors would be more uniform. I dig the color gradations effect in the pic you posted..

 

[magnetik]

With a cut stencil and sponge or brush you want to work from the outside in and not push the paint/ink/dye under the stencil. You'll ruin your edges...
I'd go with a dabbing up and down motion myself.

Some nice stuff here, I like the sponge paint and the block dye.

the good thing about using vinyl sticker as a stencil is that it's almost too sticky. Keeps the bleeding to a minimum (using acrylic) but it also makes it time consuming to remove. I slathered on with a bristle brush with the piece in the pic (seemed like a lot of wasted paint) but agree that sponge or block method is a better method. I tried it with oil dye and it did bleed under the stencil. I'm going to go ahead and try the block method with contact paper for the stencil. I'm hoping it will prevent bleed and will make it easier to remove after drying.

 

[Omega Leather Works]

the good thing about using vinyl sticker as a stencil is that it's almost too sticky. Keeps the bleeding to a minimum (using acrylic) but it also makes it time consuming to remove. I slathered on with a bristle brush with the piece in the pic (seemed like a lot of wasted paint) but agree that sponge or block method is a better method. I tried it with oil dye and it did bleed under the stencil. I'm going to go ahead and try the block method with contact paper for the stencil. I'm hoping it will prevent bleed and will make it easier to remove after drying.

May be a bad idea in the case of your vinyl, but when I have overly tacky tape I first stick it to my jeans. The tape picks up a little lint and becomes slightly less adhesive.