Dyeing a Baseball Glove: This is not my work. All work was done by Dan Davis of Davis Relacing. I am just compiling pictures from a Facebook post that Dan made and organizing it so it will be easier to understand.
Hope I do it some justice. Submerge baseball and glove in warm water. This helps the glove and ball to absorb the dye evenly.
To suspend the baseball in the dyebath, thread string through the baseball stitches using a sewing needle. For the dyebath, heat up roughly 2-3 gallons of hot water. For best results, dyebath temperature should be at a consistent 140F.
Can You Dye A Leather Baseball Glove? Yes. Dyeing is an excellent way to maintain your gloves and give them a new appearance. You can even choose different methods to dye them.
There are three main types of leather dyes in the market: water-based, alcohol-based, and oil. This is episode 1 of Jason the Glove Guy. In this episode I dye parts of a Rawlings Pro Preferred infield glove.
Using dyes on a baseball glove I have been recently re-lacing gloves for myself and friends. Mostly older gloves from our high school days (1990's). I thought a couple of them would have turned out nicer if I had some dye to touchup spots.
What are people using for glove dye? Any tips or colors that work out better than others? In this episode of Jason the Glove Guy, the author discusses the process of dyeing a baseball glove. The first step involves disassembling the glove, taking pictures to compare the finish product, cleaning it with a clean sponge, and applying dye using either water-based, alcohol-based, or oil. Submerge baseball and glove in warm water to help the glove and ball absorb the dye evenly.
Step 3: To suspend the baseball in the dyebath, thread string through the baseball stitches using a sewing needle. Step 4: For the dyebath, heat up roughly 2-3 gallons of hot water. For best results, dyebath temperature should be at a consistent 140ºF.
Here's how you can marble dye any leather item, with a step-by-step tutorial by Devin Colley (IG: @dcgloves) using the Angelus X Barbasol Limited Edition Dye. Dyeing your baseball glove can be a fun and rewarding way to personalize your gear and give it a new lease on life. With a little patience and care, you can transform your glove into a unique and stylish piece of equipment that you'll be proud to use on the field.