YinTx

I had read about 50/50 oil/wax recipes on this site off and on, then heard some leather treatments have additional things like lanolin, tallows, fish oils, etc and decided to give it a go. Way to firm, made it 60/40, still too firm for me. Will make another with more oil in the future. I've heard you can go 3:1 or 4:1 oil/wax and get a softer mix easier to rub in. Overall, it has almost instantly become my favorite finish for un-dyed leather. It has not lightened up in color at all, but feels and smells fantastic. YinTx

The one I saw was a very thick leather, slightly formed to the handle. No stamping other than a maker's mark. Looked tidy and comfy. Can't find it either. That sounds.... not fun. I try not to pick up big hot pans if I can avoid it. Lived that when I was a very young un. Thankfully water, not grease, still ugly burn. YinTx

Everything is straight, lined up tidy, nice dye and burnish on the stamping, nothing not to like! Well done. YinTx

Man that is awesome. Their hair looks difficult to do, interested to see what you do with it. YinTx

I got to use it this weekend, and I have to say I really like the oil/beeswax finish I put on there. And the scars really give it a lot of character as you say. The carving came out so so, that was the sad part. Thank you. Appreciate it! I have a pile of things that need consoling, not sure I'd want to afford the shipping. And thanks on the compliments! Yeah, I look forward to seeing how it patinas a lot. But I think it's a pretty tough cover, going to take some time for that to develop... Thanks! Thanks: was a rush stitching job, and the edging work isn't my top notch, but it came out well enough! YinTx

Can't answer all of your questions, but: 1) regular alchohol works great. 2) Most do dilute to spray. I don't spray so will have to wait for someone else to answer. 3) Not necessary. But you will need to oil afterwards. 4) Dries fast. Most wait a few hours to a day, but you could get away with less if needed. also, reducer can be denatured alcohol, available at your local hardware store. You can make most colors with a few basic ones, so you wouldn't have to have so many bottles on hand. Serge Volken has a video on youtube about this, along with some other very useful tips. YinTx

That came out stunning! Looks brand new! Perfect box stitching as well, not easy. Any idea why they would use canvas for lining, like to keep things from rusting? You should totally start making these things. YinTx

wow, Abbey England doesn't have that available to save on the shipping? YinTx

I have used it both ways: before and after seal coat. I like the finish it gives, looks great, but no water resistance without something else. and adding the something else ruins it's look. So I don't get to use it much, seems kinda pointless, like I already put neatsfoot oil on it, I don't need another leather nourishment. I need a topcoat/seal! YinTx

Got it.

Hehe it'll be like watching the lake dry up, you know how fast I am. YinTx (aka Slow Draw McGraw)

So, found out today I needed a cover for my book by tomorrow! Decided the only way to make it personalized was to use a piece that I had just tooled and experimented on with antique color that I was going to toss in the bin. Suppose it turned out ok! A first, I decided to go with undyed veg tan, a rough scarred up piece, wrinkle marks and all. Have always wanted to do an oiled type finish and let it patina on its own, so figured this was an excellent opportunity since I didn't have time to go with dye, wait, etc! Also a first, made my own "dubbin" or leather care whatever you would like to call it with neatsfoot, beeswax, lanolin, etc. today, and used it on this after I heavily oiled with neatsfoot. Was a lot of work to get into the leather, this is 6 oz. I think a 40/60 mix (wax/oil) is a bit too firm, had to heat it with the hair dryer to get it in. Lots and lots of buffing. Overall, I liked the effect, and I look forward to seeing how it patinas over time. Surprised at how dark the undyed leather got: the tooled piece was dyed pretty dark by the antique, and almost looks the same! The veggie may lighten up by tomorrow morning, as the oils diffuse throughout. Another first, finished the cover in 5 hours (not including the tooling work) this did include making the dubbin! Will try to put up a photo of the back and all it's wounded glory when I get it off the phone! YinTx

Awesome, thanks! YinTx

Thanks, and easy to understand. Food distracts me from my work every time. Thanks. I keep my good stuff hidden away so the "others" don't ruin it. Old stuff my parents had, and I used as a kid, nothing compares these days. If I ever find that the leather is an issue, I could line it with something like that pretty readily, I'd think. Will definitely keep it in mind for future sleeves! YinTx

I really like your line of thinking. PM me some dimensions of what would work, and I'll put something together. YinTx

These are great. Been considering commissioning one for my dad... YinTx

Help me out! I can't find it again. Can you link it? I liked the other better... Thanks for the pointer on the heat shield, hadn't thought about doing that. Could be a new thing for me to work out... YinTx

Oooooo now I want one! I like it! Show us the next one when its done. YinTx

Lots of goodies... up to the imagination, I would say. YinTx

Thanks. I used Fiebeng's Pro Resist. Heh, hadn't thought of that. None of mine have died yet tho... even the one that got soaked in water... Appreciate that. I've used it a few times, no issue yet. Thanks. This was actually made for a skillet called an Ebelskiver, which has a very wide handle. I put it on the large skillet because I figure most folks don't have an Ebelskiver. I have one made out of heavy suede I've been using for some time now, looks as good as the day I made it, no grease stains, etc. and it has worked well. Trick is, put it on, use it, take it off. They both hold firm, no worries about rotating skillets, etc. Of course, if you have a full on 10" deep frying skillet filled up, I don't think I'd be wanting to pick it up and move it around without oven mitts. YinTx

Thanks, but I can't take credit for the idea. Saw a set floating around these pages just the other day, and I think his came out nicer, simply because there wasn't any tooling and it just matched nicer. But, mine still is functional! YinTx

Oh... folks buy that stuff??? and here I've been cuttin it up to use as glue spreaders... YinTx

Awesome. One of my favorite color combos - red and black. Unless that's pink... even then, I like it. YinTx

Was messing around trying different dye/resist/antique techniques, and ended up with this. 2 birds, one stone! YinTx

Hah! I thought it was your work as well, the style and effect is so similar to the work you do! Likewise, look forward to seeing the end result! YinTx