MikeO Report post Posted December 1, 2007 Hello, I'm a new member and I am making my first knife sheath for my custom knife that looks a little like a TOM BROWN TRACKER. Anyway, I was wondering about wet molding and how to do it, I know that you are supposed to soak it, sweat it and then at some point heat it with a heat gun, but I do not know the specifics. I want to make it look like a second skin for the knife. Any help is great! Thank you, Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leatheroo Report post Posted December 1, 2007 Hi, i make molded leather masks that i have to wet mold. The method i use is to soak the leather in hot tap water until no more air bubbles are present. I then mold the leather into shape and let is dry in the sun. If i am in a hurry i dry it in an oven at a low low temperature...about 40 degrees celcius, equivilent to a very hot day. I have found the leather hardens more with hot water than cold. If the water is too hot, that is boiling, the leather shrinks lots!! cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter Ellis Report post Posted December 1, 2007 There are some excellent detailed tutorials at the British blades site. Take a look at this one as an example http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8266 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
