Members Kenrow7 Posted November 30, 2014 Members Report Posted November 30, 2014 I'm new to leather working and was curious to what kind of finish this guy was making. Could any one provide any insight? Its at minute 2:38... Thanks! Quote
Members camano ridge Posted November 30, 2014 Members Report Posted November 30, 2014 Looks like Bees wax and oil probably neetsfoot oil, however looking at the cap he was using it could even have been olive oil. I usually use neatsfootwhen I make a batch like that. Hardened into the round block. Spread on then buffed by hand Quote
Members Kenrow7 Posted November 30, 2014 Author Members Report Posted November 30, 2014 Oh ok, thanks! Do you mind me asking what recipie you use for that? What do you use to buff it off with and what kind of finish does that leave? Thanks again! Quote
Members camano ridge Posted December 1, 2014 Members Report Posted December 1, 2014 (edited) 50/50 by weight. His looks like he uses a little less oil and ends up closer to shoe policsh consistency then rubs it on (you will want to let it set up a little) the buffs it out. Similar products, Skidmores leather cream a mix of oils and beeswax, Montan pitch blend a mix of bees wax oils and pine pitch. As to the finish it is a mellow glow. I use it on gun belts and holsters, espescially where a period correct finish for the 1800's is needed. If you want more shine top coat it with Kiwi neatral shoe polish. Edited December 1, 2014 by camano ridge Quote
Members Kenrow7 Posted December 1, 2014 Author Members Report Posted December 1, 2014 Thanks for the info! Quote
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