Im making my very first knife sheath, its a part of gift I am making for my B-I-L, for Christmas. Therefore, I want to get it right.
How do I clean the leather before dying it, Ive handled the leather quite a lot, and I am worried that my fingerprints/natural oils will affect the leather and prevent the light brown dye from coating evenly. What can I use to clean the leather? Something that is not too expensive or chemically.
In addition, whilst I am at it, finishing the 'raw edges' of the leather, is that done before or after the dying/treating and is there a cheaper alternative to Gum Trag
How do I clean the leather before dying it, Ive handled the leather quite a lot, and I am worried that my fingerprints/natural oils will affect the leather and prevent the light brown dye from coating evenly. What can I use to clean the leather? Something that is not too expensive or chemically.
In addition, whilst I am at it, finishing the 'raw edges' of the leather, is that done before or after the dying/treating and is there a cheaper alternative to Gum Trag