Nika Report post Posted March 6, 2014 Hello everyone! Could anybody help me and share an opinion on how to use neatsfoot oil? I am trying to make a purse (size 180 mm x 207 mm) using veg tanned leather. The problem is: I’m afraid to overuse the oil (so the leather will appear to be greasy) or to underuse it (resulting in dry and cracked leather in future). Any advice will be highly appreciated!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Treed Report post Posted March 6, 2014 I usually apply with a piece of sheep skin. Apply light coats at a time with a night or more between coats until I get the affect I want. The biggest problem is that people see one area that may have absorbed more than another area and they try to fix it at this time. Let the leather dry as the driest areas will pull oil from wetter areas and will even out with time. I have had pieces the have had dark oil splotches after oiling that I figured were ruined and through up on the shelf....after a week or more I could not find the splotches..... Don't Get In A Hurry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oltoot Report post Posted March 6, 2014 My answer to how? for your type of work would be don't. Use instead a product like Lexol Nf or Weaver's Neatslene Light. Save Neatsfoot for larger things and heed Treed's advice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nika Report post Posted March 20, 2014 thanks everyone! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
