How Do You Finish Natural (Undyed) Veg Tan Leather?

[Harry Marinakis]

I am making a piece and discovered that I really like the complimentary contrast of undyed veg tan leather and leather that is dyed dark brown.

My question is: How do you finish and protect undyed veg tan leather?

I would like to soften the leather and keep the undyed leather from getting soiled, from darkening from finishes that I apply, and would like the undyed leather to be water resistant.

I plan to test a variety of treatments and finishes on identical pieces of leather, but I thought I'd see if anyone else has any other ideas. I plan io try softening with olive oil, burnishing with a bone burnishing tool, and applying Resolene and Renaissance Wax.

Any other ideas?

Edited January 18, 2014 by Harry Marinakis

[TXAG]

Your previous post asking the same question...

http://leatherworker...showtopic=52786

A thread I found that answers your question.

http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=52833

Edited January 18, 2014 by TXAG

[Rayban]

I finish un-dyed leather the same way I do when it is dyed....depending on how the piece will be used, i use the appropriate finish.

[Harry Marinakis]

Thanks

So I've already got all the bases covered. Now I've got to try several tests and see if I like the results.

[Harry Marinakis]

Here's what I've got so far. I wetted the undyed leather, burnished it with with a bone tool, and then as it was drying I polished the edges of the belt. Then I soaked the belt in Resolene and buffed it when it dried. it came out kinda marbled, which I did not expect from my tests, but I like it anyway. I've got to finish sewing the scabbard cover around the wood core, and then I'll lace the straps into the cover.

Edited January 20, 2014 by Harry Marinakis