Dried Out Leather Piece

[BobH]

I have a small piece of leather that I let sit in the garage and dry to a stiff consistency. It seems to have lost some thickness, too. Normally, I would treat dried leather with neatsfoot oil (because that's what my dad taught me to do 60 years ago and because I know no better). Although this is a small piece and no real loss, it seems to present a learning opportunity for a complete neophyte.

Could I simply soak this piece in water and lay it out flat to dry? Will this damage it beyond all use?

TIA

[Romey]

I had some leather rolled in a closet that happens to be where I store my guitars. We have been having very very low humidity and I noticed guitars going out of tune ect a sure sign of needing moisture. I ran a humidifier in there for a few days. I happened to need some leather and noticed it had absorbed some humidity and was really supple and stamped well. Almost felt like when it is very well cased. Guitars also came back to life in tone and stayed in tune.

[KB8UVM]

A guy at the local Tandy shop told me that he believes in and trust Dr. Jackson's Hide Rejuvenator. He clams that it can bring leather that is crumbly back to life. I bought a tub of it but I haven't tried it yet so I'm going on hear say. I have a leather biker jacket that is in need of some TLC and I plan on using the hide rejuvenator on it when the time comes.