leather dye on lams

[harry62]

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.

[Trux Turning]

As long as it is alcohol or water based your good to go.

[Sam Harper]

I tried it once and didn't have any problems.

[quail]

I would stay away from water based dyes. They can make your lams curl, twist and or ward. Just my .02 worth.

[Bowjunkie]

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.

[Roy from Pa]

Don't use water based dye, it will raise the grain of the wood. Use alcohol based dyes.