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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.

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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! ;)

In for a penny, in for a pound....

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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

Keith Seidel

Seidel's Saddlery

www.seidelsaddlery.com

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Thanks a lot!

i seems that i ve done a rookie mistake! ;)

In for a penny, in for a pound....

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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! ;)

In for a penny, in for a pound....

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