Leather Die & Selway quivers

[TradBrewSC]

Has anyone ever tried to die their Selway quiver to darken it up a bit?

I Have an original Selway quiver in the redish brown color, but would like to try and darken it up closer to the color of Zircote.

Has anyone tried this? If so and successful what did you use?

Thank you for the help.

[Rob DiStefano]

fiebing's leather dye has always worked well for me.

[TradBrewSC]

Thanks Rob,

What color would you go with?

[Pat B]

The quiver leather probably has a finish on it so do a test first to see how the leather takes the dye. You might darken it up enough just by oiling it. I use Montana Pitch Blend and Mink oil and both will darken leather a little.

[TradBrewSC]

Thanks Pat,

I have some Montana Pitch and didn't even think of that.

I will give that a try.

[Bladepeek]

If the Pitch blend doesn't darken it enough, you may still have to dye it, but as Pat siad, the leather may have a finish applied to it. You may need to "de-glaze" it with some acetone before the dye will take evenly.

[Stixbowdrew]

CJ, another option is you can send it Back to us, and we can refurbish it for you and redye it darker! We have many different new dyes now! Please feel free to contact us!

[tim roberts]

Selway, quiver hoods are rawhide, not leather. When it comes to dying rawhide it's different than leather. Some times you can put dye on rawhide wipe off the excess, and there is very little color change, other times it's very noticeable.   If the rawhide is a little wet the pours will be open somewhat and accept the dye a bit better,
With the rawhide designs I put in my armguards, I have have the best results with Sharpie Markers.
Thanks,

[kenneth butler]

I haven't dyed that quiver but work with leather all the time.It depends on the finish used on it. Dye won't hardly penetrate several of the finishes we use.If you wet a spot will it get darker or just shed the water? If wetting changes the color of the leather and seems to soak in, it will take oil or dye. If you don't think oil will make it as dark as you want don't oil it first or you will have trouble with the dye. Which ever you choose clean it real good first and a light sanding with 600 or finer paper will help it take a more even coat of dye. good luck.   Ken