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Prime Neatsfoot Oil Compound And Pure Neatsfoot Oil. Which One First

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Hi all, I am new to leather working. I'm creating a set of arm bracers to go with my renaissance outfit. I have cut, and punched and dyed the pieces and sinew, made the straps and buckles and riveted them to the bracers. I will be contact cementing then stitching the pieces next. A friend who works on leather (who I no longer have contact with) told me what supplies to buy. Well, he had me buy prime neatsfoot oil compound and pure neatsfoot oil. My question is, which one do I use first and how? I also plan on cementing pigskin to the inside of the bracer. BTW. The white thing in the middle is carved from bone, I also make hand carved bone necklaces. The piece on the bracer is just a random shape I chose.

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Well done on your first project looks very good.

Only use the pure neatsfoot and just a couple of light coats. The neatsfoot compound is not recommended as it is a blend of mineral oils and not so good for the leather.

Tony

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Another question for ya. Should I oil before or after cementing/stitching? I'm assuming after would be the way to go but just wanted to check.

Well done on your first project looks very good.

Only use the pure neatsfoot and just a couple of light coats. The neatsfoot compound is not recommended as it is a blend of mineral oils and not so good for the leather.

Tony

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Either before or after. If before then I let it soak up first or the glue might not dry properly. But it all depends on my mood and what I'm making.

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