MirandaDee

I did end up mixing a very small amount of clove oil with beeswax and extra virgin olive oil to make my own leather conditioner. That was on my first project (which has since been lost). But I'm planning on using the same mix again! I didn't know about "dry" oils. Thank you very much for the info!

I've always loved the smell of leather. Perhaps it has something to do with the leather jacket my father always wore when I was a child. But the scent evokes feelings of strength and caring. My first leather tooling project was a pair of hidden message cuffs, I have a few pics in my gallery. I admit to being intimidated by the leather blank! My design ended up being very simple and just a test of the materials for me, a familiarizing process. Once completed, I had a list of things I had learned the hard way. (But that's how I like it.) • fingernails • layout • spellcheck • Despite the multiple mistakes and corrections, I deemed them acceptable in their initial purpose - a gift. I shipped them out May 7th and have not seen or heard of them since And those, my friends, are my tooling tears. (Certified mail all the way next time.)

Hello All, I'm really enjoying my first leather working project, though I have already learned a few things! • Don't have long fingernails • Measure out the entire design INCLUDING hardware • Check and double check spelling and dates These are a pair of cuffs with a message on the inside. I'm almost done, just need to finish up the edges some how (without an edger or gum - I know it's a bit of a pickle.) Here's a link to my gallery and a couple specific pics.

@Jon • I've got my first pic up... thinking about adding a little more tooling. I have no scraps So I will take your advice and use the olive oil and add the clove minimally. The stitching sounds like a nice touch, If I have beeswax to run the thread through, can I use upholstery thread? @Kevin • I got a bottle of Woodweld Contact Cement

Hello All. Looking for anyone with experience using essential oils, specifically Clove Oil, for finishing a tooled piece... Would I need to use a carrier oil like the preferred Neetsfoot or Olive?

Hello all. I'm embarking on my first leather project - my knowledge is spotty at best but the following is an outline of my plans. Tools: Tooling Leather Suede Snap Set Nature Tooling Set Rubber Cement Clove Oil I've already cut the tooling leather and created my simple message. Can I use the clove oil to "finish" the tooled leather? I really like the smell. I plan on adhering the black suede to the outside so that the cuff will appear plain black, but the tooled message will be against the wrist. Will the rubber cement work? A simple punch and snap will finish this project, I hope. What do you think? Have I cut too many corners?