Had some time this weekend and went for something quick, yet functional. This was an 8x8 piece of leather and now it is a nice Valet on my dresser for keys, change, watch, cuff links, etc. This is also the 2nd dye job using the chestnut hull dye. I had added isopropyl alcohol to the mix to prevent mold, but I think it helps penetration as well. In this case I just applied about 1/2 a cup of dye using a wool dauber. After drying, I oiled with Neatsfoot, then used a bit of Ren wax. I did not get all the wax out of the stamping when I took the pick, it is now buffed a bit better.