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Title: leather dye on lams
Post by: harry62 on February 14, 2014, 03:01:00 PM
I was wondering if using leather dye on lams would cause any problems. It would be a glass bow. I would be using smooth on epoxy.the dye is fiebings alcohol base I think.
Title: Re: leather dye on lams
Post by: Trux Turning on February 14, 2014, 03:08:00 PM
As long as it is alcohol or water based your good to go.
Title: Re: leather dye on lams
Post by: Sam Harper on February 14, 2014, 05:45:00 PM
I tried it once and didn't have any problems.
Title: Re: leather dye on lams
Post by: quail on February 15, 2014, 08:00:00 AM
I would stay away from water based dyes. They can make your lams curl, twist and or ward. Just my .02 worth.
Title: Re: leather dye on lams
Post by: Bowjunkie on February 15, 2014, 08:27:00 AM
Yep, I had them warp with water. The bow ended up ok, but I wouldn't do it again. I use alcohol based aniline. Be sure to brush them with a stiff, clean, nylon brush afterwards because the dye can leave residue behind which can adversely affect the bond.
Title: Re: leather dye on lams
Post by: Roy from Pa on February 15, 2014, 09:12:00 AM
Don't use water based dye, it will raise the grain of the wood. Use alcohol based dyes.