SOSHorses Report post Posted June 25, 2009 I have decided I would try carving on some Hermann Oak but I have a question. How do you case it? the pieces I have do not seem to want to take water. Anyone got any tips, or advice for me? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
King's X Report post Posted June 25, 2009 I recently changed to HO and I just fill the tub with cold water and throw my piece in until all of the bubble have stopped coming out of the leather. I remove the leather and sit it on my granite. I wait until it returns to it's original color and then crave away. I know that another member here, places a piece of smooth glass on top of the leather piece and let's it sit overnight. The next day they remove the glass and let the color settle back in and then carves away. I hope this helps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SOSHorses Report post Posted June 25, 2009 Wel maybe what I have is different. It doesn't take the water in like veggi tanned. Is there a difference in the types of hermann oak? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pete Report post Posted June 25, 2009 sounds like you may have ordered latigo or something treated. What DID you order? pete Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevinhopkins Report post Posted June 26, 2009 Wel maybe what I have is different. It doesn't take the water in like veggi tanned. Is there a difference in the types of hermann oak? Hi... It sort of depends on where you got the leather, and how you bought it. Hermann makes quite a variety of leathers, and some will not readily accept water. Regardless, if you're going to carve on it, you'll need to get it wet, or get some that you can get wet. Happy Carving! Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RustyMelton Report post Posted June 28, 2009 I tried some that I bought off of you Kevin and it takes on water just fine, carves up really nice too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimKleffner Report post Posted June 28, 2009 I have decided I would try carving on some Hermann Oak but I have a question. How do you case it? the pieces I have do not seem to want to take water. Anyone got any tips, or advice for me? Howdy Are you for sure that you have Herman Oak? Where did you buy it? The piece that you have sounds like the China stuff that leather factory used to sell. Also, how heavy is the leather, you may have a piece of sole leather. Which is a different tannage. I've carved on H/ O for years and have never had a piece that would not take water and carve great. May I suggest that you find a Herman Oak dealer such as Springfield Leather or Sheridan Leather. These are the two that I deal with Happy Tooling Tim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SOSHorses Report post Posted July 5, 2009 Well, that makes sense. I got some large scraps from a friend that does saddle repair only. I am sure I just got pieces that were not intended to be wet. thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
