Members jeremyqmartin Posted July 21, 2014 Members Report Posted July 21, 2014 I was looking up some info on making pockets with pigskin and found someone mentioning that they put "acrylic" finish to "seal" the pigskin. The skin I have is the soft tan kind from Tandy. I'm using it to line my briefcase and was now going to make some basic pockets on a divider piece. Would one really put resolene on this? I tried it on a small piece and got a blotchy look (see the small piece right next to the foam brush) Quote
Members barehandcustoms Posted July 23, 2014 Members Report Posted July 23, 2014 It would be tricky to apply to thin leather without getting blotchy areas. You may try a light coat of Obenauf's to seal it instead. Its a dense gel and can be applied lightly so it doesn't discolor the leather but seals it. Quote
Members jeremyqmartin Posted July 23, 2014 Author Members Report Posted July 23, 2014 Thanks for the tip! Which of their products would you be referring to? Obenauf's LP? Quote
Members barehandcustoms Posted July 23, 2014 Members Report Posted July 23, 2014 http://www.amazon.com/Obenaufs-Heavy-Duty-4oz-Preserves/dp/B003SKCARK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1406146600&sr=8-1&keywords=Obenauf%27s+LP I use this stuff on almost everything. I apply Neatsfoot oil first and then put a layer of this over it. In your case though, you can apply a very thin coat of it by hand. Quote
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