Oil Leaked Out

[brianfromoregon]

I made a belt, burnished the edge with saddle soap and added neatsfoot oil. I rubbed it vigorously then wore it the next day. When I looked at the end of the day I saw it left yellow stains on the front of my shirt that was tucked in. Can I do some final step so it doesn't leak? I have resolene but didnt add it because I like the dull matte look. But.... a shiny belt beats a leaky belt.

[electrathon]

You over oiled it. The problem is not that the oil leaked out, you do not want too much oul in it. The problem will be finding a way to get the rest of the oil out. Not so easy.

[Anti19]

Try dumping lots of cornstarch on it. It apparently "sucks up" a lot of the excess oil.

[brianfromoregon]

Corn starch didn't seem to help, but it sure did stick to the belt and not want to come off! If it was ever sunny here in oregon i'd try laying it in the sun.

[Sylvia]

I oiled too much once. What a pain! The only thing that finally worked after letting the piece sit for 3 months in cat litter... was Dawn dish liquid followed by saddle soap. Your mileage may vary but for me that was enough to lift a good amount of oil...however, the excess water from "washing" it didn't do the design any good.