Dyeing Leather

[Pandabean]

Could anyone advise on how to get a nice even finish with leather dye?
Im using the following dye
http://www.leprevo.co.uk/photos/leather-dye.html

However I seem to get really dark patches where I have applied just a bit too much.

 

[Eric_Methven]

The best way is to dampen the leather, then use a piece of felt (the kind kids use to cut shapes out of is fine) as a dauber.
Pour some dye in a dish, scrunch the felt into a ball, dip it in the dye and wipe quickly over the leather. Try and cover it in as few passes as possible. You will also find it easier if you dye the leather before assembling/sewing the item you are making, therefore dyeing it flat.

Eric

 

[Pandabean]

Cheers Eric, will give that a go on my next project.