Waterproofing Embossed Leather.

[Patrice]

Hi.

I usedFiebing Aussie, but it seem that is not good with Tandy Hi-Light.

I have made an hatchet sheath, and the rain ruin the color. Take a look at the picture below.

What finish i could use to make sure this thing never happen again? I will re-do the article at my cost and i was ashamed when my friend show me what happen with is sheath... I felt stupid and miserable. Even if this was a gift, i'm far from being proud of my work.

Any help would be appreciate!

[Ladykahu]

Bummer :-(

Looks like a nice sheath to.

group hug for you

Natalie

[radar67]

Did you seal the leather with a top coat of resolene or some other type of clear coat after you used the highlighter? I've used the gold and silver highlighter, sealed with resolene (50/50 mix with water) or satin shene, then a coat of mink oil after it dried and have not had any problems.

[Phatdaddy]

I've had similar results on veg tan using the eco flo line of products, I cannot seem to get the level of protection from the elements I'd like on some outdoor items. I tend to stick to fiebings and have not had issues.

[Patrice]

Did you seal the leather with a top coat of resolene or some other type of clear coat after you used the highlighter? I've used the gold and silver highlighter, sealed with resolene (50/50 mix with water) or satin shene, then a coat of mink oil after it dried and have not had any problems.

No! I let the hi-light dry, buff it with a piece of wool, thaen applied two coat of Fiebing Aussie's. I have some satin sheen (not eco-flo, but older type). I'll try to apply a coat of satin sheen, then a coat of Fiebing leather sheen spray.

I've had similar results on veg tan using the eco flo line of products, I cannot seem to get the level of protection from the elements I'd like on some outdoor items. I tend to stick to fiebings and have not had issues.

I'm sad for you, but happy to read that i'm not the only one having this problem.

[BIGGUNDOCTOR]

For something like this I would suggest trying Sno-Seal. It will darken the leather, but it is snow, and waterproof. I use it on my leather hiking boots.

[Patrice]

For something like this I would suggest trying Sno-Seal. It will darken the leather, but it is snow, and waterproof. I use it on my leather hiking boots.

Thanks for the advice Biggun ;-) Is this product sno-seal is made by Fiebing?

[BIGGUNDOCTOR]

http://www.atsko.com/products/waterproofing/sno-seal.html

Here is their link. They should also list a local supplier on there too.