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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!

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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

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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!

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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.

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