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  1. BJP

    BJP

    Can anyone tell me what product is very good for waterproofing veg tan dog collars? I am using Aussie conditioning cream as a last step before they are sent out the door. Is there a better conditioner as well?

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    2. nrk

      nrk

      of you gonna place collar into the water, then none

    3. BJP

      BJP

      Thanks so much Mavusani! I will try this method

    4. BJP

      BJP

      Thanks so much Mavusani! I will try this method

  2. BJP

    BJP

    I am running into an issue lately on my dog collars ( some not all) it seems when I use the Fiebings USMCblack dye, the leather cracks when I attach a bucke with rivets.

    1. TwinOaks

      TwinOaks

      it would seem that the leather is pretty dry for that to happen. You might try 1. oiling before dyeing, and/or 2. conditioning the leather AFTER dyeing.

    2. BJP

      BJP

      I condition all my leather collars after dyeing.. But true it could be a drier section of the hide.

      It seems to only happen when I use the USMC black dye from Fiebings.

      What should I use for a conditioner..?

      I line my collars with Napa after they are dyed and embellished by glueing and stitching. I did read somewhere that using neatsfoot oil will prevent glue from adhering to the leather if it was put on the underside. True?

      I use liberal amounts of sno seal and a...

    3. George3

      George3

      Maybe they have been cracking all along, it just shows up more with black dye.

      Try, before you bend the leather to dip in warm water, that usually works.

      Just soften before you bend. Meats foot won't hurt but it will hamper the gluing process.

      I use Wickett and craig show harness and that has so much oil and tallow in it it seldom cracks...

      Hope this helps.

  3. BJP

    BJP

    I line my collars with Napa leather ( glue and stitch).. And am wondering if I condition leather before dyeing it will the neatsfoot oil prevent the glue from sticking to the lining?

    1. TwinOaks

      TwinOaks

      as long as you don't over oil (saturate) the vegtan, and give it sufficient time to evenly spread through the leather you should be fine. Also, only condition the grain side, not dip. Sage advice from this site: "Stop oiling about 3 coats before you think it has enough."

    2. BJP

      BJP

      Thanks so much TwinOaks! It worked n my black leather. Phew

  4. BJP

    BJP

    BTW.. My resolene is mixed 50-50. But I think I may have applied it too thick. Not sure. Any hints out there??

    1. Dwight

      Dwight

      I use a 1 inch bristle brush, . . . brush it on only heavy enough to get bubbles to form all over the project, . . . brush out the bubbles, let dry, use it.

  5. BJP

    BJP

    Can anyone give me any hints to use when I need to de glaze my leather? The strips are for dog collars so they are maximum 2" wide. Any hints or brand names are much appreciated ! Thanks. !

  6. BJP

    BJP

    My issues so far have been spotting on either end of the collar strip. I'm really not too sure how much to use of the deglazed or how long to leave it on? Does the leather have to be bone dry before I go ahead and stain it!? Thanks!

  7. BJP

    BJP

    Anyone have any hints ideas etc.. HELP!! The acrylic resolene finish has left dried up mounds of bubbles on a few of my collar straps. How do I get these out ? It's already been sitting overnight so the AR coat isn't fresh. This has never happened before!

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