a slight problem with bagging my leather

[zman7458]

Let it almost dry out before tooling and if you have to wet it again then lightly sponge the back and put into a bagZip it shut and maybe put a book on it. If done correctly you should be able to let it sit for 2-3 days in a pinch.pete

you mean when I'm done for the day. not while tooling correct? I wet the front a bit if the leather dries out while I'm working it.

I agree with Pete, it should not have happened. I often take 3-4 or more days to finish and I put back in bag when not working on the peice. Never had the problem you describe. I do spray occasionally while I'm working and lightly before putting in bag if I'm leaving overnight. I've used plain water and water with procarve. I do keep it in cool area, usuall below 72 degrees. Other than that, nothing special.Regis

I agree, I must have done something wrong and just didn't catch it. I'll have to pay closer attention this next one.

[TwinOaks]

I'm glad others have chimed in with suggestions for storing the leather. I have a much simpler solution- Work at break-neck speed, develop insomnia, and just work the piece until you're done...straight through, with naught but a smoke break here and there :D

It's what I do (although I think I may have just given away the secret to the one day turn around on the monthly figure carving...) and it certainly allays the problems with storing leather.

Good luck,

Mike

P.S. Don't leave leather laying out if you own cats.:angry:

[zman7458]

I have a much simpler solution- Work at break-neck speed, develop insomnia, and just work the piece until you're done...straight through, with naught but a smoke break here and there :D

Good luck,

Mike

P.S. Don't leave leather laying out if you own cats. :angry:

lol, yeah I worked like that when I was a youngster, but nowadays I work when the spirit moves me :D

and yeah I have 2 and a dat (dog the size of a cat), but so far I've been lucky and no incidents to report as yet.

[LarryB]

I'm glad others have chimed in with suggestions for storing the leather. I have a much simpler solution- Work at break-neck speed, develop insomnia, and just work the piece until you're done...straight through, with naught but a smoke break here and there :D

It's what I do (although I think I may have just given away the secret to the one day turn around on the monthly figure carving...) and it certainly allays the problems with storing leather.

Good luck,

Mike

P.S. Don't leave leather laying out if you own cats.:angry:

Boy did you say this right. lol You had me grinning while reading this. We have two cats and they love to TEST THE LEATHER. lol And your right about working and getting as much as you can done, Thats the way I do now.