Jump to content

Recommended Posts

  • Contributing Member
Posted
How long should I wait after oiling my leather to put a top finish on it?

I think to be safe you should wait several hours, or overnight. Give the oil time to soak in and even out. I haven't used super shene over oil. If you haven't used it before, I would be sure to try it on scrap first to see how it works. Surprises at this point aren't usually much fun.

Clay

  • Moderator
Posted

Chitin,

Although I use LeatherSheen (Feibings) and not SuperSheen, I would have to suspect they are either, 1. similar or 2. the same. They are a water based acrylic (have been told) so I let the oil pretty well soak in and even out - usually 24 hours. I do that anyway to make sure the oil is bringing the leather to the color and feel I want. Then apply the Sheen. That said, I have oiled a checkbook, sewn it up, and immediately finished it with no problems. I have had others show me pieces that "fogged" doing the same. I have not used the spray sheens so can't comment on that. I use a heck of a lot of the acrylic finishes on personal goods like wallets, checkbooks, planners and briefcases. Seem to be the most durable and water resisitant for me.

Bruce Johnson

  • Members
Posted

Fantastic! That's exactly what I needed to know. Also, if someone is going to be wearing something, do you coat the flesh side as well?

  • 10 years later...
  • Members
Posted

Sorry to drag a thread back from the dead but...

If I'm doing something that will be worn I generally don't dye the flesh side. I do coat it with a finish though. 

My personal method: tool or stamp then one light coat of neatsfoot. Dry at least overnight. Sometimes as little as 8 or up to 16 hours. Then a second coat if antiquing. If not then dye. 

That again dries at least 8 hours then buffed and coated.

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...