lightningad

PS...is there some acronym or symbol for ..."hope this helps"... like LOL or :-) or something? I do hope not - i hate all that textspeak nonsense - just makes the user look like an idiot. Thanks for the advice. I had used the sinew but it just didnt feel waxed at all, nothing like the waxed thread i had used on an earlier project. I bought some linen thread this weekend and tried beeswaxing it...next time i'll buy ready waxed stuff...what a pain! adam

Perfect - just what i needed to know. thanks. Adam

I understand the reasoning behind waxing linen threads, but having bought myself some Artificial Sinew, i wonder if there are any advantages to be had from waxing this stuff? Also, can some explain the numbering system used on waxed linen threads. Does it denote number of ply and thickness of thread? How do you know which size to buy for using on leather projects? (I even tried looking on Barbours (Coates) website but couldnt find an explanation). thanks Adam (a puzzled newbie)

Have you tested how well the dye is retained by the leather? I have been thinking of trying some coffee to dye leather, but have been wondering if there would be any problems with the colour leaching out and rubbing off on clothes (i'm thinking of using it for staining pouches) adam