MirandaDee Report post Posted April 23, 2012 Hello all. I'm embarking on my first leather project - my knowledge is spotty at best but the following is an outline of my plans. Tools: Tooling Leather Suede Snap Set Nature Tooling Set Rubber Cement Clove Oil I've already cut the tooling leather and created my simple message. Can I use the clove oil to "finish" the tooled leather? I really like the smell. I plan on adhering the black suede to the outside so that the cuff will appear plain black, but the tooled message will be against the wrist. Will the rubber cement work? A simple punch and snap will finish this project, I hope. What do you think? Have I cut too many corners? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluesman Report post Posted April 23, 2012 Sounds like a fun project. As for the clove oil, never heard of it being used for leather finish. Neetsfoot oil, Olive oil, but never clove. You could finish with one of the others and then add it for the scent later. Try a scrap piece first to see if it works. And rubbber cement will come apart on you over time. Use, leather cement or contact cement. Stiching would also help and adds a nice touch. keep going and post pics when you're done. Jon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevinhopkins Report post Posted April 23, 2012 Hello all. I'm embarking on my first leather project - my knowledge is spotty at best but the following is an outline of my plans. Tools: Tooling Leather Suede Snap Set Nature Tooling Set Rubber Cement Clove Oil I've already cut the tooling leather and created my simple message. Can I use the clove oil to "finish" the tooled leather? I really like the smell. I plan on adhering the black suede to the outside so that the cuff will appear plain black, but the tooled message will be against the wrist. Will the rubber cement work? A simple punch and snap will finish this project, I hope. Hi... Jon is right... clove oil really isn't the best idea.... and make sure that you use Contact cement to adhere the suede. Not necessarily the kind that you buy at the hardware tho... you just need to make sure that it dries flexible. Otherwise, I think you're off and running! Kevin What do you think? Have I cut too many corners? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MirandaDee Report post Posted April 24, 2012 Sounds like a fun project. As for the clove oil, never heard of it being used for leather finish. Neetsfoot oil, Olive oil, but never clove. You could finish with one of the others and then add it for the scent later. Try a scrap piece first to see if it works. And rubbber cement will come apart on you over time. Use, leather cement or contact cement. Stiching would also help and adds a nice touch. keep going and post pics when you're done. Jon @Jon • I've got my first pic up... thinking about adding a little more tooling. I have no scraps So I will take your advice and use the olive oil and add the clove minimally. The stitching sounds like a nice touch, If I have beeswax to run the thread through, can I use upholstery thread? @Kevin • I got a bottle of Woodweld Contact Cement Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluesman Report post Posted April 24, 2012 You can get waxed thread, a needle and a stiching awl from Tandy. Or call Springfield Leather, they are a Sponser here, tell them what you are doing and they will set you up with everything you need for stiching. Upholstry thread is not a good idea for leather. Also tell them to get you a small bottle of Barge's contact cement. Then your off and running. Jon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
