Leather Staining

[ericjoswald]

Hi,

I am a novice leather worker but have done a lot of different project over the years - just never anything too involved.

I made an over-the-shoulder style carrying bag out of some very nice thick leather I bought from a muzzleloading store. It was a gift and the bag hung on the side of the waist. Unfortunately it began to stain the clothing. So my question first is: Now that the bag is made is there anything I can do prevent the bag from staining? And second: When buying leather how do you tell what will stain and what wont?

Any info. would be appreciated

thanks!

[King's X]

Try a sealant on top of your finished color dye such as Neat-Lac or Bee Natural RTC finish. This should help you. I am not sure about Tan Kote because I do not have that much experience with it.

As for your second question, that one is loaded. I can tell you what look for, but it hasn't really worked out for me. One thing I have learned is that 'I' cannot do much with Tandy 'imported' leather besides their Royal Meadow line. I have much better luck with Wickett & Craig and Hermann Oak leather. I am thinking of trying out some W/C Chocolate & W/C Russett tanned leather.

I know that I have not answered your number 2 question, but maybe someone else can chime in.

Happy New Year!