Leather Care & Craft Supplies

Leather Dyes, Antique Stains & Cutting Mats for Saddle Makers, Hobbyists, and Leather Crafters

• Fiebing's Water-Based Leather Dye: Non-flammable, penetrating formula available in multiple colors — designed for consistent, deep color on veg-tan and harness leather without raising the grain.
• Fiebing's Acrylic Antique Stain: Water-based antique finish that settles into tooled and carved leather to create immediate depth and aged character — available in black and tan, in 32 oz size.
• Angelus Self-Healing Cutting Mats: Extra-thick construction with printed grid lines, angle guides, and metric/imperial measurements — available in three sizes (9x12, 12x18, and 18x24) to fit any workbench or craft table.
• Trusted Brands: Angelus and Fiebing's are industry-standard names used by saddlers, cobblers, and leather artists across North America.

How to Choose the Right Leather Dye or Craft Supply

Dye vs. Antique Stain — What's the Difference?

Leather dye penetrates the surface to change the base color of your leather uniformly — ideal when you want a clean, solid finish across an entire piece. Antique stain is applied over tooled or carved leather and wiped back, leaving pigment in the recessed areas to enhance detail and create a vintage, layered look. Choose dye for base coloring, antique stain for finishing and highlighting.

Cutting Mat Size for Your Project

The 9x12 mat is a compact option suited to small accessories like key fobs, small straps, or wallet panels. The 12x18 handles medium projects such as headstall parts, belt blanks, or notebook covers. The 18x24 mat is the go-to for larger leather work — saddle skirt templates, wide straps, or full bag panels — giving you a stable, protected surface that seals cuts over repeated use.

Water-Based Formulas — Why They Matter

Both Fiebing's products in this collection are water-based and acrylic, meaning they are non-flammable, low-odor, and easier to clean up than solvent dyes. Fiebing's Institutional Dye was originally formulated for high-use environments like schools and hospitals — so durability and colorfastness are built in. These are practical choices for workshops where ventilation is limited or where you're working alongside kids or in shared spaces.

Leather Craft Supply Questions Answered

Pair your leather craft supplies with our full range of Western Tack and Headstalls — or explore our Western Leather Bags for inspiration on finished leather goods.