NEW WAY TO DYE GIRTH BELTS!!!
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So I tried this method as suggested using Latex stain. Worked well!
I noticed someone stated they were able to work out the stiffness in the belt after it was dried?
uh, was it this stiff? This is about how crispy I like my bacon! And this is after much flexing and bending to try and loosen up the fibers. Maybe I used too much stain? Maybe wrong material belt ("all natural mohair" ordered from Dover Saddlery)?
I noticed someone stated they were able to work out the stiffness in the belt after it was dried?
uh, was it this stiff? This is about how crispy I like my bacon! And this is after much flexing and bending to try and loosen up the fibers. Maybe I used too much stain? Maybe wrong material belt ("all natural mohair" ordered from Dover Saddlery)?
starchild99
Hunter
I tried the Minwax Red China from Home Depot recommended by Syllander with a little added black and here are my results.
i tried this as well (thanks for this technique by the way!!). it is not for those that don't want to get dirty! lol i still have paint on me from a week ago! i used behr latex stain dye, barn red (as i have a ROTJ build). i just got 2 sample cans, like $3-4.00 a piece. this way you don't get more than you need. i followed the tutorial and really rubbed in the stain. after it is really important to wipe it down a bunch. i can't stress that enough! or it will be hard and feel brittle. when it drys just bend it around a bit and presto! beautiful girth belt.
zeroskillz
Jr Hunter
I think the belts most get are made from artificial mohair--see it here, 100% acrylic mohair--which would make an acrylic-latex dye/stain the optimal thing to use. I would imagine a natural hair product (all-natural mohair as listed on Dovers Site) would take hair dye well. Just a thought.
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machineAfett
Active Hunter
Good idea. Love that it won't rub off on my suit.would work well for other projects too.
Lynn TXP 0369
Well-Known Hunter
I just got done doing my girth tonight. I used Minwax latex wood stain Scarlett red from Lowes for $11.00 .
It came out pretty good. It is a pretty slick trick!!
Lynn
It came out pretty good. It is a pretty slick trick!!
Lynn
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ryan101011
Jr Hunter
cool, will use this method, if my belt comes undied
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ROYSTERONE
Hunter
Great thread, lots of useful info.
ShortFuse
Well-Known Hunter
I just used this method. I bought the sample size (7.25 oz) of Behr brand, "barn red" from Home Depot for about $4. I thinned it out about 1:1. This way it was plenty to do one girth belt, plus thinning it out helps it soak into the fibers a lot better. Hung it out to dry and it looks great. Thanks whistle8mp.
Jangos kid
Well-Known Hunter
I got a really nice 36" from here recently.
Victory Canter English Tack and Apparel
I was happy with the way it turned out after dying and some light airbrushing
Victory Canter English Tack and Apparel
I was happy with the way it turned out after dying and some light airbrushing
