How long after oiling to wait before finishing?

[Chitin]

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

[ClayB]

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

[bruce johnson]

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

[Chitin]

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?

[cord1974]

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.