327fed Report post Posted June 12, 2022 My sister in law asked me to make a leather cover for her compact “car console bible”. I usually dye stuff, then neatsfoot oil, then Mop and Glo. I worry that the oil will stain the Bible. Anybody tried the oil in a book cover, or just dye and seal? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hardrada Report post Posted June 12, 2022 Why not use leather that's already pre-dyed and avoid all trouble? Chevre should be just the thing for a Bible. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
327fed Report post Posted June 12, 2022 (edited) Really don’t have any predyed available, but that’s a good idea. Well, I had some predyed chrome tan, but it’s mighty soft for this. Good leather is hard to get these days. Edited June 12, 2022 by 327fed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fredk Report post Posted June 13, 2022 Certainly don't put any NFO on. It will leach out and stain the Bible. Just dye and M&G should be enough Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YinTx Report post Posted June 13, 2022 I made a veg tan leather cover that I absolutely soaked in dubbin. It has been on my bible now for I don't know, 4 years or so. It's been inside, so no heat from the car, but nothing has gotten into the bible. Of course, ymmv. Lining the thing with something like Chevre like Hardrada mentioned would really alleviate any concerns. YinTx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
327fed Report post Posted June 13, 2022 Thanks. I’ll ditch the dye. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaxx1024 Report post Posted September 8, 2022 Can you post a picture of the result unless it’s not accessible? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
