HappyViking

Hi Michael Thanks for that quick reply! The sealer I'm using is just called "Leather Sealer". I get it from the same place that I purchase my leather from. I did not know that I had to wait at least 24 hours for it to dry! Maybe that's my problem. I have been putting two coats on though. I have just sealed a few things so I will leave them all for at least that long now and see how it goes. I also didn't know about the alcohol wipes so thanks for that also! Kind regards Elizabeth - The Happy Viking

Hi! I've had a look for this but couldn't find it anywhere so hopefully I'm not doubling up. If I am, please direct me to the previous one. I have been doing leatherwork for some time and am ok with staining ... until it comes to wanting different shades. Sometimes I can do it without any problems and other times it's a disaster. But I've come to the point where I don't want any more disasters and want to be able to get a piece done right the first time! What I have been told is to apply the clear leather sealer over the parts that I don't want stained, wait for that to dry and then apply the stainer over the whole lot. Apparently the stain won't stick to the part that's been sealed and I can wipe that off but it's not working for me. All that happens is that I end up with a mess! How long is it supposed to take for the sealer to dry and how do I wipe the stain off it without going onto the parts that I want the stain to stay on??? I'm not using paint, only stain. Any suggestions/advice would be GREATLY appreciated! Thanks in anticipation! The Happy Viking

Hello! I'm only fairly new to the site myself but I'd like to welcome you anyway. Where in Australia are you? I'm on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland.

Also, thanks Jim for showing me another good leather site!

Thank you very much Jim. That pattern is beautiful! Do you have a website of your stuff? I would especially like to look at other Celtic works. I don't like to copy other people's things but always love the inspiration it gives me. I have almost finished another bag - only the clasp is holding me up. I'm really pleased with how it's turned out and will post a picture of it when it's finished. Hope to chat to you again. Elizabeth

Hello and thank you for your welcomes. Sorry, I made a typo on my website address. It's thehappyviking.webs.com (dot webs dot com - I accidentally put a comma in there). Hope you can find it now. I haven't had much of a chance to look around this site yet but will do so now. Take care and hope to chat to you again soon.

Hello! I have recently started doing leatherwork and am LOVING it. My work is influenced a great deal by Viking and Celtic designs - I am in a Viking re-enactment group in Queensland. I would love to meet other leatherworkers and learn more. I have started my own little business (The Happy Viking - of course). For those of you who want to look at my website - it is thehappyviking,webs.com As I said, I have only just started so if anyone has any constructive criticism that they would like to give after looking at my photos, I am happy to receive it. Looking forward to being part of this community. The Happy Viking