surge223 Report post Posted April 21, 2013 I cased my leather and got halfway done with my stamping. Now I have to stop and it will be 24 hours before I can get back to my stamping. My question is do I re-case just like before? Just dampen it with a sponge? Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikesmith648 Report post Posted April 21, 2013 put it in a zip lock bag and store in refrigerator Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
surge223 Report post Posted April 21, 2013 Thank you for the quick reply. I have it "chillin" now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyberthrasher Report post Posted April 22, 2013 For projects that are too bag for a ziplock, I wrap it in saran wrap then put it in the fridge. While I'm working, I only expose the portion I'm working on at the time. This keeps the rest of the leather from drying out and needing recased. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chief31794 Report post Posted April 22, 2013 Great suggestions all, I'll add one, for large projects, I use normal (unused) trash bags, put the item in and fold the bag up locking the dampness inside, works really well but won't last as long as a zip lock obviously. I've had items in a gargbage bag for 2 days with no problem losing mositure. One added plus for me is that it is fitting that my carving work should be in the "garbage." Chief Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cyberthrasher Report post Posted April 22, 2013 Great suggestions all, I'll add one, for large projects, I use normal (unused) trash bags, put the item in and fold the bag up locking the dampness inside, works really well but won't last as long as a zip lock obviously. I've had items in a gargbage bag for 2 days with no problem losing mositure. One added plus for me is that it is fitting that my carving work should be in the "garbage." Chief I was mobile last night so forgot to add that portion I have dollar store trash bags that aren't good for my garbage can, but perfect for holding my projects. I actually wrap it in saran wrap and then place it in the bag in the fridge. The fridge occasionally has other items in it (food), so I do that to add in locking moisture in, as well as to protect it from any spills. I keep some straps in the fridge for weeks like that and they're still perfectly cased as the day I SHOULD have pulled them out. I actually find that 2 - 3 days in the fridge is the perfect amount of time for tooling. Any less and it seems to dry out quicker - any more and I've obviously been slacking and just need to get to work!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
