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I Couldnt find wood bleach at lowes or home depot I ended up finding it at Woodcraft.

When I antique I always use a resist. I found out the hard way why I needed to use a resist. When I didnt I got results just like you are talking about. with the resist it seems to either close or plug the pores and allows for a WAY more even finish. Now with all of that been said I use the Fiebings paste, I tried the eco flow once and did not like the coloring or the way it applied. One thing that I think you might be having trouble with also is that it is a water based product therefor when you used the damp cloth it probably took some of it off. Just my opinions Take them for what its worth to ya. Tim Worley TK-Leather

How about 444 Marlin. I could do that one.

Barry King Tools my friend they are awesome. They make a huge difference. Tim Worley TK-Leather

I have been using pig skin lately real thin stuff but pretty dang tuff.

DITTO I am in need in a bad way. I gotta get my fix.

I too apologize if any of my comments were taken that way I was jsut trying to point out some of the issues that "I" have had and meant in no way that you guys were not doing a fantastic job, because you are doing a great job. I like the new layout and will like it even more when all of your hard work is complete.

Thank you, The piece is not tooled yet but is going to be. I cant find any oxcylic acid so I guess I will have to use the lemon juice and cross my fingers.

Hey thanks but one more question how the heck do I use it? I have never had to use it before but I hear I shoud use it every time I tool something so any info on that next question would sure help. Tim

So I have a question about cleaning leather that has been cased. I had a friend stop by the shop, I was letting a piece of leather case a little on the tooling stone as I was finishing another project. My buddy stops by and was b.s. ing and went to reach for something above the bench, as he did this he put his hand down right in the middle of the leather. A rather large peice I might add. well know I have a big hand print right in the middle of it and I cant get it to come out. So this is the question, I have heard of an acid Oxcylic I think that you can use to clean any dirty spots but I cant get any in my area(tandy doesnt sell it any more) This project is due to ship in a week so I dont have time to truck any in. I thought that I heard of using something else but I dont remember what it was so if anyone could chime in and help me out I sure would appreciate it. Thanks Tim Worley TK-Leather

Very nice work Tim. And for the record I havent forgotten you just catching up after the surgeries. I will get it to you I promise Tim Worley

I love the acrylic Idea I just havent had a chance to go get any yet. But Tim what I would do is try the Packing tape unless you have acrylic layin around. Just tape it using overlapping passes. and then again pepindicular with overlapping passes it will get you started on the right track at least.

No problem I am glad to hear that I can be of assistance and not just the one asking

Well put Jo, Well Put

Casing is the process that you use to wet your leather. This is how I do it. I rough cut the pattern, Tape the back, run the faucet put leather under the faucet until it is soaked but not a noodle( I look at the taped side alot to make sure that the back side is not soaked all the way through) I then slick the leather with a glass slicker, put in a garbage bag and seal up tight to let as little air as possible enter or escape. I leave it like this for preferably 24 hours but at least overnight. this will ensure that the moisture content is evenall through the project. There are other ways Type Casing in the search and you will find lots of ways. Hope this helps

Thats a cool Idea I really like it. Good work Tim Worley TK-Leather

Well there are lots of ways to do this. The method that I use is I tape the backside of the project with the strongest packing tape that I can find. I tape it using overlapping applications and I do this in both directions. I then case my leather and slick it to help adhere the leather to the tape as I am compressing the fibers, kind of a two for one deal on that one. I know of a few people that will glue the project to a peice of heavy tight grained cardboard using rubber cement. I know that a few people will glue to a piece of acrylic usning rubber cement. I am sure that more people will chime in and help you out but these are the ways that I do it and a few that I know of. Good luck and Happy toolin' Tim Worley TK-Leather

how about we trade for that buck hangin on your wall?

I really like the way that you bevel your quilting it looks really good. a different idea on an old concept. Very nice Tim Worley TK-leather

I have a 31-15 and it will do way more than you think. it is not the ideal machine for alot of what I do but I make it work. dont count it out it is a nice little stitcher.

Well Thanks but I am not one of the experts just a Junkie that does the best that I can possibly do and try to pay it forward when I can.

Well that is part of the problem as well, Edge paint does not "soak" into the leather it just sitls on top. the way I understand edge paint is it should be your last step.

I had this same problem. You need to resize your photo somehow. I use the paint program on my computer and resize them to about 30%. I am sure a computer guru will be contacting you soon to help you better than an ignorant cowboy can. Tim Worley

I tool the piece and let dry. Dye the backgrounds and edges( once sanded and clean)Using Fiebings Spirit Dye Light coat of extra virgin olive oil two coats of Saddle Lac applied by spraying onto a piece of shearling and rubbing in circles apply Fiebings antique paste another coat of Saddle Lac using above aplication method. and a coat of Tankote over that. Might not be the best way but it works for me. Check out this site and look through the videos he does it in a similar fashion and has way more experience than I do and way more credibility in the trade. http://www.cowboysaddlery.com/ I hope this helps Tim Worley TK-Leather

Yeah I was gonna use a double boiler and then I decided ahh this oughta work. Nope I shoulda used the double boiler. No damage to anything it was a Very small fire and it was outside on my outdoor stove(camp stove) but now I need more wax. Thanks guys. Tim