Stewart Report post Posted April 28, 2010 (edited) Hi, Hope there is a way to lighten neatsfoot oil. i applied to much to cover up a spot where it did not look like it took. Now the face is darker and set off bad tooling. Her Face looks like frankenstines. Joe Stewart ( joelutz) Edited April 28, 2010 by JoeLutz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted April 28, 2010 Hi, Hope there is a way to lighten neatsfoot oil. i applied to much to cover up a spot where it did not look like it took. Now the face is darker and set off bad tooling. Her Face looks like frankenstines. Joe Stewart ( joelutz) sorry to heart that.......But place the item in direct sunshine that might help some. the oil will evaporate some. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Somawas Report post Posted April 28, 2010 I have never tried it with leather, but I've done it on cloth. Sprinkle a heavy layer of baby powder over the over oiled area. Let it sit overnight, then brush the powder off. Talc absorbs oil. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whinewine Report post Posted April 28, 2010 I've also used heat (hair dryer) & then wrapped the item TIGHTLY in paper towels to act as a blotter to draw out the oil. I've also used the hair dryer inside + a bunch of the paper towels wadded up. This'll draw the oil out from both sides. Go easy on the heat, though. It will take more than 1 application if a lot of oil had been applied. I've never used the talc, though, but that could work, too, although it might be difficult to remove all of the talc? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Denster Report post Posted April 28, 2010 Let it sit for a week or so and it should balance out. The fibers of the leather are more compressed in a tooled area and it takes the oil longer to migrate. I run into the same situation with formed holsters. The area that is boned is always darker than the unworked areas but after about a week the oil achieves a balance and it all even. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bentley Report post Posted April 28, 2010 Great tips everyone, I may need to use them someday also. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TLP Report post Posted April 28, 2010 I'm new to leatherworking, but wouldn't oiling the leather and putting it out in the sun cause the leather to get darker? T Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Report post Posted April 28, 2010 Sure does. Art I'm new to leatherworking, but wouldn't oiling the leather and putting it out in the sun cause the leather to get darker? T Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stewart Report post Posted April 28, 2010 I'm new to leatherworking, but wouldn't oiling the leather and putting it out in the sun cause the leather to get darker? T Hi to all of you, I am going to try each of the steps separtly Right now i am setting it out in the sun. Next the powder. I thought abot the Hair dryer-that seems to be right. Leting it sit for a time maybe pass my patince. and the reason i used neatsfoot was to darken the leather form the orginal color of veg. tan. these tings i do are not for sale but to give to my chrildren and grandkids. They are not good but than they-in there own right are not bad. Family forgives a lot. Joe Stewart Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stewart Report post Posted April 29, 2010 (edited) Again thanks to all. Turnd over the leather and yes-darker in that area as in damp. going to dry it up, than see how it looks before doing it over again. Joe Stewart Edited April 29, 2010 by JoeLutz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stewart Report post Posted May 3, 2010 Well !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I tried all of the solutions ecept waiting for oil to dry by-self and still have the problem. I did take a knife and scraped the area off. That problie made everying worse. Did try Veg cooking oil on a off side spot that would be covered by a frame. It looked like it might work. Also going to try baby oil or mineral oil. If that fails i have the idea to take the face i traced from-cut it out and glue to the area. If that looks werid than i will do the whole thing over. I do have to start a new Dream catcher for another Grandkid. and two belts for sons. Again thanks for your alls help Joe Stewart Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stewart Report post Posted May 4, 2010 I think i fixed it. It worked on a small area and you would never guess what i used. If it doesn"t Than another head dent in the wall.Never ever give up. Thats what keeps the insitutions in busines. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polishfarmer Report post Posted August 27, 2021 so i rubbed alot of neat oil into some leather suspenders i made.. well i basically drowned it because i wanted it to stop squeaking. what should i do are my suspenders ruined now? they smell now because of so much oil. I have activated charcoal and baking soda.. should i use those to get the excess oil out ? or should i soak it in cold water and wash the oil off ? maybe use some castile soap ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samalan Report post Posted August 27, 2021 Speedy Dry from the auto store put some in a bucket put whatever has to much oil on it in the bucket then cover with speedy dry over night and bam that should do it. . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LatigoAmigo Report post Posted August 27, 2021 (edited) 6 hours ago, polishfarmer said: what should i do are my suspenders ruined now? If it were me I would place the suspenders on our clothes dryer's sweater drying rack and set the temperature on low, encouraging the oil to further penetrate the leather, then run the dryer in 15 minute intervals and check on the progress regularly. You don't want to dry out the leather, only encourage the oil to fully penetrate it. Edited August 27, 2021 by LatigoAmigo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
