Black cork wrap

[digdug]

I have a customer that is wanting a black cork wrap. Does anybody know where to get one or can the brown be dyed without problems? Thanks Doug

 

[scdiveteam]

Just use black India ink. It dries fast and won't transfer to the hand.

 

[skins]

I've seen a linen, leather, and cork wraps colored with what I was told was, of all things, a black Sharpie permanent marker... All looked darn good to me. Not sure about ink transfer to the hands though...

 

[digdug]

Thanks I will try the india ink on a sample. Just don't want it to bleed.

 

[Blue Hog ridr]

Rick. I tried India ink on a piece. The cork has rubber reinforcing in it that wouldn't take.

Looked blotchy. I wouldn't mind knowing of a way but with mine, it didn't work.

 

[danieldakota53]

Go to Tandy leather online and buy the fieblings black dye. You will be very happy with the results.

 

[deadbeat]

Go to Tandy leather online and buy the fieblings black dye. You will be very happy with the results.

This stuff?
http://www.cuecomponents.com/leatherdye.html

 

[danieldakota53]

yes, that stuff

 

[ratcues]

I have dyed genuine cork on several occasions with success. I have used both leather dye and wood stains. Both worked.

The neoprene blends will not work. It must be real cork.

 

[Blue Hog ridr]

Well, that's what got me then Ryan. Thanks. Shoe and luggage repair in town so I have a few bottles of Feibings as they have lots of colors in stock.

Have a really nice deep Burgundy that I will try some time. It will go nice with the right cue.