DreadPirateRedbeard Report post Posted May 14, 2009 As a solution to having the tooling become fainter when you re-wet; try glassing the leather first. This compacting of the leather will prevent the tooling from raising back up.I don't use refrigeration because I don't like it at all. I can re-wet leather a dozen times in tooling a complex piece and it doesn't become harder or more difficult to tool. Just a suggestion, this is what I do. David Theobald What is glassing? What tools or chemicals does it take and how is it done? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Report post Posted May 14, 2009 With reference to glassing.... it is the same as slicking.... I've heard it called both I was having an issue with a piece of leather. As I was beveling my knife cuts, other close-by beveling was popping back up, it was very frustrating. I happened to mention this when Jim Linnell was at the Cincinnati Tandy store. He immediately ask if I was glassing or slicking the leather. I also bought a glassing tool/slicker from Barry King .... great .... GREAT tool.... thank you Barry. It totally eliminated the problem. The procedure is to case the leather and then firmly pull the slicker over the leather from several directions while applying considerable pressure. This compacts the leather and also makes it smooth as a baby's.... well you know. CAUTION..... DON'T drop your glassing tool on a concrete floor!! Don't ask me how I know that. David Theobald Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bryan Report post Posted May 15, 2009 With all this I should be able to make some pretty big improvements! I can't say thanks enough! I love this place! -Bryan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
