Members Garyak Posted July 11, 2022 Members Report Posted July 11, 2022 On 7/9/2022 at 8:35 PM, Ben00 said: Thank you garyak, I don’t have an airbrush to apply the resist, is it it possible to apply any resist to leather without an airbrush or will it just end up looking messy? Thanks bn It is. In a rush I’ll apply with a sponge or wet cloth. Pro resist is thick and drys quickly. Wet what ever you use to avoid streaks. If the finish is too shiny like I think it is, after alls said and done, I apply a satin acrylic finish. Knocks the shine out. Quote
CFM tsunkasapa Posted July 11, 2022 CFM Report Posted July 11, 2022 On 7/8/2022 at 10:26 PM, Ben00 said: Thank you all, I will try the shoe goo, as well as the beaver leather. Garyak are you referring to pro resist sold by Fiebings?? I haven’t heard much about it. I will try thank you. I have a beaver skin hat for my buckskins. Believe me, beaver may live in the water, but they are just leather like anything else, they are no more water resistant than cow or goat. Quote Hoka Hey! Today, tomorrow, next week, what does it matter?
Members Klara Posted July 12, 2022 Members Report Posted July 12, 2022 On 7/10/2022 at 10:52 AM, Ben00 said: Thank you rocky, I was hoping to be able to detach the cuffs but every thing I have tried isn’t very stable, like buttons, fasteners, they all don’t hold the leather firmly in place. .... How about putting grommets in both parts (or otherwise stabilizing the holes) and lacing the cuffs onto the fabric? In my opinion, in order to be laundry-proof, the leather would have to be so drenchend in/coated with chemicals that I don't quite see the point of using leather (instead of some sort of man-made material). Quote
Members Ben00 Posted July 13, 2022 Author Members Report Posted July 13, 2022 Thank you garyak I have purchased the pro resist. On 7/10/2022 at 7:43 PM, tsunkasapa said: I have a beaver skin hat for my buckskins. Believe me, beaver may live in the water, but they are just leather like anything else, they are no more water resistant than cow or goat. good to know I will not use beaver skin. On 7/11/2022 at 10:43 PM, Klara said: How about putting grommets in both parts (or otherwise stabilizing the holes) and lacing the cuffs onto the fabric? In my opinion, in order to be laundry-proof, the leather would have to be so drenchend in/coated with chemicals that I don't quite see the point of using leather (instead of some sort of man-made material). This is a good point klara do you have any alternative suggestions before I start buying more leather materials. It honestly Would save me a pile of time and money. Quote
Members Klara Posted July 13, 2022 Members Report Posted July 13, 2022 (edited) What exactly are you trying to achieve with your "leather" cuffs? Btw, I just remembered, I have sewn a leather patch on the elbow of a shirt when a hole appeared, because I wanted to prolong its lifetime. In all likelihood it was chrometan and the patched shirt has been in the washing machine quite a lot of times. Only problem is the hole in the other elbow that just appeared... And the frayed edges... Edited July 13, 2022 by Klara factual correction Quote
Members Ben00 Posted August 1, 2022 Author Members Report Posted August 1, 2022 On 7/13/2022 at 12:58 AM, Klara said: What exactly are you trying to achieve with your "leather" cuffs? Btw, I just remembered, I have sewn a leather patch on the elbow of a shirt when a hole appeared, because I wanted to prolong its lifetime. In all likelihood it was chrometan and the patched shirt has been in the washing machine quite a lot of times. Only problem is the hole in the other elbow that just appeared... And the frayed edges... Yes good question, the ideal outcome was to have embossed leather sewn on top of the sleeves of the sweater cuffs. Since leather seems to be the only material with good weight to it, that can hold a good quality shine to the outside surface. as I have painted the outside with acrylic paint. So I’m hoping to be able to wash the sweater and maintain the shine after a few washes. Did you treat your leather with anything? Quote
Members Klara Posted August 2, 2022 Members Report Posted August 2, 2022 So you want to improve the look of the sweater for everyday wear? Then a plastic edging probably won't do... I'd think that acrylic paint should pretty much waterproof the leather from the outside - maybe put another layer on the inside? I did not treat the patches on my shirt, but there is a high likelihood that the leather came from my mom's winter boots, because I have had it since long before I learnt about leatherwork and where to buy leather. So the tannery probably did something to improve water resistance. Quote
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