How to Dye White Leather Baseball Glove Laces

White is a common baseball glove lace color, as are brown and black. If your laces happen to be white and you'd like to change the color, it's easy to dye them. In fact, the most difficult parts of the process are removing the laces and re-lacing your glove when you're done. You'll need to remember the lacing pattern, or draw a sketch of it. Also, the dyed laces will be stiff and will require a break-in period to stretch and flex them.

Things You'll Need

  • Needle-nose pliers
  • Cleaning rags
  • Water
  • Leather dye
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Instructions

    • 1

      Observe the lacing on the glove and either draw or memorize the pattern. Most lacing patterns are simple and form a spiral around the edge of the glove. Use needle-nose pliers to untie the end knots on the laces and remove them from the glove.

    • 2

      Moisten a cleaning rag and pull the laces through the cloth several times to remove dirt and debris. Heavily soiled lacing with mud clots and dirt buildup will require heavy firm against the rag to remove the debris. Allow the moisture from the rag to remain on the laces.

    • 3

      Lay the laces on a clean rag or a surface covered with disposable plastic. Pour the leather dye on a clean rag and rub it on the lacing. Start at one end of each lace and work your way to the opposite end, covering the entire lace with the dye. Leave the laces on the surface for two hours to dry.

    • 4

      Rub the laces with a clean rag to remove any residue from the dye. Re-lace your glove. Use your glove for one week of practice to flex and break in the newly dyed laces.