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hi all

Do you wet mould only a veg tan leather, I am trying to see if I should try an idea for a bag on a oil/wax brown or black leather I have,

I am trying to avoid doing a gusset on the bag.So I though i try wet moulding the piece

thanks all

Ayodele

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You will have trouble getting anything but veg tan to hold the molded shape. If it is already oiled and waxed you will have a difficult time getting the leather to absorb water. I fyou can't get it wet your not going to mold it. The best thing is for you to take a scrap piece try to get it as wet as you can then fold it or shape it around something let it dry and see if it will hold shape. Again your challenge will be getting it wet enough to mold. If it is what they call hot stuffed leather, hot oil and wax impregnates the leather filling the pours. You will not get it to mold.

Edited by camano ridge

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I think you would be wasting your time trying to wet mould oil tan. Just do a gusset. In the end it will take less time and effort.

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thanks , for the feedback.appreciated

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