Hardening Leather

[DavidL]

There's a product that I've used called petrifier and it will harden leather.

On pouches I soak the inside and a light coat on the outside.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/PC-Products-16-oz-PC-Petrifier-Wood-Hardener-164440/100649629

Off the subject. What type of finish do you recommend to seal my stitching pony and unsealed awl handle from dyes.

[Tree Reaper]

You could use a varnish or urethane.

[DavidL]

Thanks.

[Harry Marinakis]

I have found that hardening leather makes it almost impossible to dye the leather.

I used the baking technique to harden leather (soak leather in water, then bake on a form at 180 degrees F until dry)

Edited September 30, 2014 by Harry Marinakis