Chrome tan orange.

[txclass]

any ideas on toning down or recoloring a "tandy orange" elk hide?  would like  to make some leggins from it. however at some of the 'vous I go to it is considered bad form to show up in the bright color.  I would like to tone it down to a brown or even a cream but retain the suppleness it has now.  any ideas out there?

[Dogshirt]

Hang it in the sun, it will fade just like fabric.

[Watauga]

So Did they or does any one Put a Waterproofing or on the Leggins??
Or do they Smoke them to get the Leather not to soak in moisture???
And would doing so fix the color problem?!
I use Wool Leggins now but someday I would like to make some Elk ones.

[Dogshirt]

Here is a link to a product that waterproofs without chaneing color or feel.
http://www.bee-natural.com/
These guys have great products, from my work boots to my buckskin leggings!