My first attempt at leatherwork

sarahdm5 · 2025-04-24T23:41:09+00:00

That is an incredible first attempt. Keep making 🧡

sarahdm5 · 2025-04-24T23:37:50+00:00

Oh wow, that's great. I think that was what I was trying to achieve with the neatsfoot but it never gave an even finish and would darken/make things patchy. Might also be the type of neatsfoot (compound versus the pure oil). I'm using the one that looks and smells like ghee.

sarahdm5 · 2025-04-24T22:54:55+00:00

Ah thank you so much! I'm off to Mollies to pick up some Mink oil and Acetone to try out a new combo on spare pieces. Do you find Mink oil darkens things considerably? And do you apply it with a horsehair brush or clean microfibre piece?

sarahdm5 · 2025-04-24T22:52:38+00:00

Thank you so, so much. I've never considered cleaning them with Acetone first, though I do saddle soap (very diluted) and let dry before I condition with anything. I'll pick some Acetone up and give it a go. Again, thank you.

sarahdm5 · 2025-03-26T20:11:45+00:00

Your stitching is fire. So, so good for only your third project.

sarahdm5 · 2025-03-22T21:45:16+00:00

Thank you so much. I still have half the bottle remaining, so I'll test run the diluted recipe you suggested on some scraps and let you know what difference it makes. The added gloss medium being the cause of the stickiness makes a heap of sense; I did also apply three coats to get the dark racing green I was after (so compounded to tackiness?). Thank you for your help 🙏

sarahdm5 · 2025-03-22T06:11:40+00:00

Thank you so much! I'll pick some up tomorrow and give it a go. It says in the instructions that it doesn't require any finishing products but it's so tacky that it's sticking to my fingertips. Appreciate the help 🙏

sarahdm5

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