Members George B Posted December 21, 2011 Members Report Posted December 21, 2011 I stored a small roll (left overs) of latigo next to a side of skirting leather and had the same problem. The oil, tallows and wax seemed to get sucked right into the skirting leather. Started storing latigo and other like leathers in a completely different area of the shop and have not the problem since. I do have to agree with an earlier post. The dog does look pretty guilty. Quote
Members Aurelie Posted December 21, 2011 Author Members Report Posted December 21, 2011 Ok thanks for all your replies guys! i had stored latigo and veg together and from what i see on my hides and what i read in your posts i guess i did a huge mistake not ready to do it again gonna re-organise my storage! I wish you all happy christmas time! Quote In for a penny, in for a pound....
Members kseidel Posted December 21, 2011 Members Report Posted December 21, 2011 This is normal discoloration when leather is exposed to elements in the atmosphere. No mater how hard you try to protect it, you will get some variations in color. Shouldn't be a problem; by the time you get the saddle finished the colors should all be about the same. It will level out with washing (oxalic acid) and oiling. When storing, be careful not to store skirting leather in direct contact with an oiled leather like latigo or harness. The oil will leach into the dry skirting. Keith Quote Keith Seidel Seidel's Saddlery www.seidelsaddlery.com
Members Aurelie Posted December 22, 2011 Author Members Report Posted December 22, 2011 Thanks a lot! i seems that i ve done a rookie mistake! Quote In for a penny, in for a pound....
Members Aurelie Posted July 31, 2012 Author Members Report Posted July 31, 2012 Hello Buddies, I am re- using that same thread since my question is still about STORAGE.... Concerning my last trouble with leather, i am now pretty sure that you all were right : there was a problem of temperature and a bit of sun involved (one way or another i had my scrap leather stored in a big basket on the patio and found suspiciously identical stains on them.... How weird! i am moving my "workshop" around the house and i am "ending" in the garage....i vaccumed it like crazy it's dark, it's cool (now in the summer) and will be unbelievable (ly) cold in winter for now in the summer it is not "wet", damp, no much humidity...but who knows how damp it will turn if big rains in autumn so my question is : what are the best conditions to store leather securely? => dark = check => no humidity (what is the best % the maximum % of humidity) I am just getting crazy looking for the right spot to store my leather.....and i have to admit...i am a bit bored to get it in the living room thx for the advices guys! Quote In for a penny, in for a pound....
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