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I have a friend that wants me to carve a brand in his new harness leather breastcollar. I have been carving and tooling for about 8 yrs but have never used harness leather. Can this be done? Thanks

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I have a friend that wants me to carve a brand in his new harness leather breastcollar. I have been carving and tooling for about 8 yrs but have never used harness leather. Can this be done? Thanks

If it is a finished piece then it is most probably treated and won't take water to case. You might try a tiny piece near the buckle if you really want to risk it.

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If it is a finished piece then it is most probably treated and won't take water to case. You might try a tiny piece near the buckle if you really want to risk it.

pete

That's what I figured but wanted to check anyway. thanks

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I have no experience of American harness leather, but I´m using Swedish harness leather for rifle slings, stirrup leathers and such, and they take tooling very well. I put the leather in luke warm water for 5 to 10 minutes and then case it in a plastic bag. The harness leather will need more time to absorb the water than skirting and strap leather.

This fender and stirrup leather is made from harness leather.

/ Knut

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