Wants the orange color look on leather pouch

[johndfrancis]

I have a few sheaths that are un-stained light tan natural leather. How do I get that pretty orangish color that I often see around? I have tried mink oil, but that did little to change the color. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

 

[rayban]

Like this?? This is un-dyed with just a top coat finish on it, but it was russett colored skirting to begin with....most places only have bleached out to almost white leather.

 

[johndfrancis]

This is more of a brown color, but nice. What I have now is a very light tan color. Looking for more of an orange color, but anything would be better than the light tan that I have now. Thanks.

 

[rayban]

Leave it out on the picnic table on a sunny day....it will sport a sun tan real quick.

 

[johndfrancis]

Simple enough!! I will give that a try. Thanks!!

 

[leatherman]

Sounds like your looking for the color Saddle Tan?

 

[Clem Kadiddlehopper]

Sounds like your looking for the color Saddle Tan?

I agree - give it a try.

 

[Zuluninja]

neatsfoot oil tends to give it a tan color.

 

[Clem Kadiddlehopper]

neatsfoot oil tends to give it a tan color.

How close to ORANGE would you say it is in color? That's what color he is/was looking for....

And I'm always up to new ideas and colors my self -thanks for the help.

 

[SPNKr]

I assume you're referring to something like this?

I believe that's saddle tan like others have mentioned. It is a dye and fiebings has the colour.

 

[johndfrancis]

Thanks!

 

[johndfrancis]

That's exactly the look I would like. I will check with them. Thanks.l

 

[rayban]

That's exactly the look I would like. I will check with them. Thanks.l

I believe that's drum dyed (tan) leather from the tannery....Wicket & Craig sells it that way, any thickness you want...but you have to buy a side.

 

[sheathmaker]

That's pretty close to Wickett & Craig's drum dyed color "Chestnut", and everything Rick (Rayban) said before me applies.

edited to add: many times photos will play some funny tricks with colors and that may be the case with that photo. Ask W&C to send you a sample swatch of the chestnut.

Paul

 

[bradlox]

i recently went on the hunt for an orange dye ...
found some generic "orange shoe polish" from the dollar store comes in a dabber thing with a sponge .
looks great and has worn well .

 

[Wild Rose]

for an orangish red I recommend to use Fiebing's British Tan rather than saddle tan...

 

[Ponsau]

i recently went on the hunt for an orange dye ...
found some generic "orange shoe polish" from the dollar store comes in a dabber thing with a sponge .
looks great and has worn well .View attachment 367435

Bradlox I'm really liking that weaved button flap. I've also noticed that when I waterproof leather with Beeswax and mink foot oil mix it darkens up as well. Not quite orange or saddle tan though.