How do I remove these odd stains? Help!

[Northmount]

On 6/6/2022 at 6:18 PM, SpiderPunk said:

I couldn't figure out how to change my file size

Look at this thread for lots of suggestions and helps.

[SpiderPunk]

@Northmount Noted. Thanks for the tip. Appreciate your help.

[SpiderPunk]

@JayEhl and @Handstitched I guess my only option at this point is to dye it darker. I wanted to keep it light as these little guys in the Alien films are quite pale. Alcohol, lemon juice, and Bar Keepers Friend (oxalic acid) didn't work so I tried removing the marks with good ol' saddle soap and a magic eraser just for gits and shingles. No luck. I'll post some pics of the end results when I gain the courage to move forward haha. Thanks for the suggestions. 

[toxo]

Before you try a dark dye, why not try dappling it all over with a very light dye applied with an art sponge or similar. You have absolutely nothing to lose.

I hesitate to mention that I recently had to wash some veg tan with very hot water and dish detergent (4 times) to get the neetsfoot oil out of it. You'll have to re- wet mould but maybe better than re-doing the piece.

[JayEhl]

I like @toxo idea.  Nothing to lose.

[Grihm]

If i was to dye this, i´d use a dye like ROC, and add 1 part of the dye, then 4 or 5 parts water in a pump spray bottle. Then mix it properly and spray it all over, and control the patina and stains of the facehugger bit by bit.

When done, i´d go over it with a satin sheen and then polish with a fat / wax.

I only see stains like this as patina and a cool effect, so try working it in instead of out if possible =)

 

Added an old piece i made years back, and i ended up with stains that i instead rubbed out and left in, then sealed it and it worked out fine for the job.

Edited June 10, 2022 by Grihm

[JRLeather2]

On 6/6/2022 at 10:47 PM, tsunkasapa said:

Try 1Tbs of Oxalic crystals in a pint of water. I apply it with flannel rags. Damp it down and let it dry.

What he said...