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I just finished a couple projects using kits from Tandy. The first one is set of can koozies. I liked the floral pattern that came with the kit so I used it. On the insulated cup I used a belt pattern from a Robert Beard class that I took a few years ago. Both pieces were finished with a coat of neatsfoot oil followed by a coat of neatlac. Some people say that combination isn't supposed to work, but I have had good results using it. I rub the oil in good, and then let it set for a bit, then apply the neatlac and rub it in really good too. These were fairly quick and easy to make up. They got a pretty good reaction from my family. Clay
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I am currently working on a purse for my fiance. It involves a large amount of basketweave with a small amount of carving. I am looking for the correct way to get the golden color on the leather (much like the color of the horse/wagon carving at the top left of the screen). I have found some information that tends to indicate that it is an oiled and sealed finish. That particular source of information says that they use olive oil and let the sun color it. I have tried it and got more of a carmel color than the above. I have also tried pure neatsfoot with a better result. I have also tried diluting antique finish but it seemed to take the 'life' out of the leather. I have …
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