Members erj1009 Posted December 7, 2011 Members Report Posted December 7, 2011 I am making headstalls and breastcollars and need to use veg-tan leather. I actually use the ruff side of the veg-tan as the front and am using the smooth backside against the horse. (Yes, I am a newbie, lol) I was wondering what I could do to make it more water resistant, I am using Olive-oil, but am wondering if something else would be better and if I can color or dye it. I am not sewing the leather I am using 12oz herman oak veg tan since I do not have a sewing machine. Help......... Quote
Moderator Art Posted December 7, 2011 Moderator Report Posted December 7, 2011 After coloring the work, treat with Montana Pitchblend Paste or Pecard's. Apply to both sides if you want and let soak in thoroughly. If the leather is dry and takes up the treatment overnight, you can try a second treatment. This will give a good amount of water protection but still will allow the leather to breathe. Art I am making headstalls and breastcollars and need to use veg-tan leather. I actually use the ruff side of the veg-tan as the front and am using the smooth backside against the horse. (Yes, I am a newbie, lol) I was wondering what I could do to make it more water resistant, I am using Olive-oil, but am wondering if something else would be better and if I can color or dye it. I am not sewing the leather I am using 12oz herman oak veg tan since I do not have a sewing machine. Help......... Quote For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!
Members erj1009 Posted December 7, 2011 Author Members Report Posted December 7, 2011 Thank You Art, Can I stain the leather first and where do I find Pitchblend paste, I have never seen that. Thank You. EJ Quote
Moderator Art Posted December 7, 2011 Moderator Report Posted December 7, 2011 Stain first, buff the residual dye product off, dry, must be dry, and the treat with Montana Pitchblend. Art Thank You Art, Can I stain the leather first and where do I find Pitchblend paste, I have never seen that. Thank You. EJ Quote For heaven's sakes pilgrim, make yourself a strop!
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