Jaystacy

From what I have read if you do any tooling you need the oil in it. I use neatsfoot and after a couple coats it does darken a slight amount. I have read olive oil can be used but unsure if it darkens I would assume it does because your replacing the missing oil which is needed to keep.leather soft and not cracking. I'd suggest try olive oil and just 2 applications. Beyond that you can probably use denim or other rougher material.to cut the shine down some. That part is a guess.

Hobby lobby had them which was cool

Here is my first bag for my Harley. Just need strap and buckle. Comments? Tips?

Ok Bob ty if oil from back doesn't get it how I'd like ill go your way :-)

Thanks Tom I had concidered that but wasn't sure if that would work. I will give it a try

This is my first tooling step by step to finish. Unfortunately I learned how crappy ecoflow all in one is. But still looks ok. Tips or comments welcome.

The below pics are both resisted with RTC and Sheridan brown antique paste used. I have not sealed it yet but am wondering if there is a way to strip the top layer resist so I can add a bit more oil to darken the leather a little more. Or if yellow saddle soap will help to darken after I seal it?!