order of operations

[charliek]

I'm a newbie at holsters and I've learned a lot from this forum.  Thanks to you all for sharing your knowledge.  My question is, which comes first dyeing or stamping?
Thanks again.

Charliek

[Dalton Masterson]

Howdy and welcome!!
Stamping comes before dying. I have tried it the other way, but dont get very good impressions after dying first.
Good luck and show us some of your work!
DM

[Marshal Will Wingam]

Welcome, charliek. make yourself at home, here.

Dalton is right. If you try to stamp after it's dyed, the leather acts differently and the impressions don't look as good.

[Springfield Slim]

The water doesn't soak into the leather properly if it is dyed first as the dye is somewhat water resistant. I always stamp first.

[Irish Dave]

Yep. Stamp first.