making it soft

[Monticore]

i just received some 4-6oz black veg tanned shoulder from zack white which i was hoping to use for making watch straps. i haven't found decent leather for lining ithem so i just use 1 piece folded over, but i found this just a bit stiff to use and lso noticed it cracked alot when folded.

is there a product i could apply to make it a bit softer and also fixing the cracking problem.

i still kinda new to leather but they had mentioned that this was there last hide , if this was older stock could that explain the stiffness and cracking?

cory

[MADMAX22]

Gotta soak it in a bit of water before you put your crease in it. Gouging the back will help also. Then throw a spot of oil or conditioner on it once you have it folded.

[Monticore]

thanks will try