Newbie Needs Help

[Deluxe Rider]

I am new at leather working and have a question...I stamped letters and used a shader to go around them on a piece of natural veg tan cow belly. What do I use as a finish that will darken the shaded parts but not darken the whole piece a lot? Thanks in advance!

[TwinOaks]

Hi and welcome to Leatherworker.net!

For darkening the areas around the letters (where you shaded) you can use an antique stain, or highlighter.

First you have to put a resist on the leather, then apply the stain or highlighter. When it's dry, you wipe the area with a damp cloth/sponge and it will remove the stain/highlighter from everywhere that isn't shaded.