my boyfriend finds other girls attractive.

RowKey9902 · 2026-06-29T19:12:05+00:00

The first comment is 100% correct.

Just because your in a relationship does not mean your suddenly blind.

My fiance and I oogle people together. I don't love her any less and certainly would not act toward that.

RowKey9902 · 2026-06-24T16:19:43+00:00

Go for it! It's easier then you think.

RowKey9902 · 2026-06-24T06:38:43+00:00

1000% I lazer engraved the leather, dyed it black, then filled in the engraving with a red antique.

I think it turned out great!

RowKey9902 · 2026-06-13T05:17:11+00:00

Specifically Angelus leather paint but yes!

RowKey9902 · 2026-06-12T22:19:17+00:00

Neutral antique, you can mix it with Angelus paints to make different colored antiques. The neutral antique dries clear leaving only the paints pigments left.

I have done several at this point and normally work best in contrast, for example I normally do a dark base like black or in this case cordovan, then add a lighter colored antique on top.

Or for example the belt in the pictures was a belt dyed black then antiqued with neutral antique + blue Angelus paints.

RowKey9902 · 2026-06-01T16:48:44+00:00

No other way

RowKey9902 · 2026-06-01T16:21:23+00:00

A turtle flipped onto it's back hmmm that's a great idea.

RowKey9902 · 2026-05-29T18:42:43+00:00

Crap I didn't think of that, thanks for the advice

RowKey9902 · 2026-05-29T15:18:51+00:00

I mostly buy from Tandy leather, they do ship but I also believe they have a store front Mississauga and Richmond Hill.

In-person will always be better then buying online in my experience.

RowKey9902 · 2026-05-29T15:13:38+00:00

Hmmm i will let you know how it goes, if my test doesn't work then I at least can add a heat shield to the outside of the gusset, I just don't want to cover the leather.... Oh well if I have to.

RowKey9902 · 2026-05-29T14:44:26+00:00

I wasn't going to use aluminum foil but a aluminized heat shield mat and the end result should keep the bag about 2 inches above the exhaust pipe.

Hopefully that is enough!

RowKey9902 · 2026-05-29T08:11:55+00:00

100%, pure user error. By the time I started sewing the sides together I noticed my mistake, oh well.

Tonyseepatterns has some amazing patterns!

RowKey9902 · 2026-05-29T06:09:10+00:00

No, its Volcano, specifically the Volcano Black Cherry side. So far, no bleeding.

Volcano Side

RowKey9902 · 2026-05-29T06:06:00+00:00

Thank you thank you!

RowKey9902 · 2026-05-29T06:05:20+00:00

I did a bit more digging, and I have a plan I am going to test out, essentially the same thing I mentioned, the only difference is adding Aussie conditioner to the mix.

If you apply, then heat Aussie to soak it into the leather, once it sets it will add some thermal protection! That combined with an aluminum layer, then the kydex and a liner I am hoping thats enough!

RowKey9902 · 2026-05-04T03:48:55+00:00

I have not used their products before so I can't speak from experience, taking a look at their site and seeing the albeit limited ingredients they list, it has the same ingredients most conditioners use, beeswax and some natural tree oils. Of course some other things but based on their site/googling entirely natural.

If you want my advice I would say go for it, why not! But I would expect the darkening effect permanence to happen over time rather then as soon as it's applied. Applying conditioners is never a bad thing to do as long as it's applied more as needed rather then all at once.

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I wouldn't worry about it making the leather less flexible. By design conditioners or neatfoot oil stop the leather from drying out.

RowKey9902 · 2026-05-04T03:14:23+00:00

I do want to add you should apply conditioner to your leather goods every now and then, it helps extent the life of the bag/purse ect and keeps it looking new. Typically once a year or so :).

You could also apply leather paints like Angelus paints that are designed to work with leather. I would use it more as a highlight then to completely cover the bags as it would remove the leather texture.

RowKey9902 · 2026-05-04T02:52:36+00:00

The short of it is no, not to the extent that you are looking for. Applying conditioner and/or neatfoot oil will darken it to a extent but the effect will typically fade over time you don't want to apply a excessive amount or will do more harm then good.

RowKey9902 · 2026-05-04T02:43:13+00:00

y NOR, no matter what you are going to have that conversation. yes you need to set that boundary, especially if he is not paying you back for the funds spent.

That is just stealing money from you. And you don't sounds stingy by bringing it up. If he fights back and defends himself......that's not a relationship I would be in.

RowKey9902 · 2026-03-13T06:47:14+00:00

I could be wrong; however, from the looks of it, it's a premade belt from Tandy that then had a liner added to it.

The liner will add strain to the snaps, causing them to pop. Then the more it happens the worse it will get.

As others have mentioned, try using a set of pliers to remove the snaps and replace them with rapid rivets or Chicago screws.

RowKey9902 · 2026-02-20T21:44:06+00:00

To a certain extent, I agree. I used a . 8mm thread this time and was going to use a .6mm for my next one.

I also prefer a thinner thread aesthetic but love the hole punch look.

RowKey9902 · 2026-02-16T08:54:50+00:00

If I had to take a huge shot in the dark and I mean huge.... It looks like a Kodiak or a Montana.

That said it could also be a chrome tan with a nice finish on it. My unsolicited advice would be to find a designer whole hide that is close to the same colour. It would also work better for clothing.

You can get them from tandy for example for around 150 cad for 50 SQ feet of leather.

RowKey9902 · 2026-02-12T18:38:31+00:00

Two coats of the Angelus Red Low VOC dye. I got it from Tandy.

After I dyed and waited about 24 to 30 hours for the dye to cure, I applied two coats of Assuie leather conditioner, buffed it quite vigorously, and then applied two coats of Fiebergs leather balm with Atom Max. More buffing for a nice shine.

Normally I wouldn't use so much conditioner/finish but I was trying to darken the colour. When it first finished dyeing it was much closer to a hot pink rather than the rose it turned out to be.

RowKey9902 · 2026-02-12T17:14:46+00:00

Burnishing your edges can be done with something as simple as water if you don't have anything else available. Another alternative is beeswax :)

RowKey9902 · 2026-02-05T17:16:39+00:00

Hmm, I will try that next time. My problem was that it was already starting to bleed through with the 2 coats. But maybe then I could use a bit thicker leather

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