TomG Report post Posted May 13, 2015 I am making a collar for a dog that will be spending a lot of time in the water and the owner really wants the leather collar. We understands the downside and the maintenance he's going to need to do. Is there a finish that will waterproof and stop any chance of bleeding onto the dog's fur? Historically, I have used Resolene and occasionally Saddle Lac, but have never soak tested them, and don't have time to do it now. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stelmackr Report post Posted May 13, 2015 Not leather, but really waterproof and strong. Looks like the ticket for rugged dog collars. http://www.biothane.us/ Bob Stelmack Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Peters Report post Posted May 13, 2015 Have you considered not dying the collar and only treating it with snoseal for water resistance? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomG Report post Posted May 13, 2015 Thanks Bob, Yup. I've seen some of those. They do look very strong, although I found them to be kinda stiff. But this customer is insistent on leather. Have you considered not dying the collar and only treating it with snoseal for water resistance? Never used snoseal. Will it stop bleeding when the leather gets wet? He is wanting Chocolate Brown. Believe me, I've done everything short of refusing the order <g>.... But he's been warned. I'm just trying to make it all work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Troy I Report post Posted May 13, 2015 You might be able to get the chocolate brown by letting the leather sit out in the sun for a day or two and then apply a coat of neatsfoot oil followed by some Aussie Leather Conditioner. I have done this and it usually turns out a "milk" chocolate color or a reddish tan...it depends on the leather. Just a thought...no dye...no bleeding. Troy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Peters Report post Posted May 13, 2015 I really don't have enough experience to say if it would stop bleeding after repeated immersion. I had an issue with ruboff after treating a cellphone case with it after it was first applied. I'm not having issues with it now but I'm not getting it wet either. The snoseal will darken the leather, not sure about chocolate brown though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ConradPark Report post Posted May 13, 2015 (edited) Leather and water don't really work well together for a long time as we all too well know. For 'exposure' only, leathers for saddle, reins, Latigo leathers and such could work but would eventually be ruined. A friend of mine had a 'leather' collar for her Pit bull that held for a long time, when it finally started to fall apart, I realized that the maker had a made the collar with a padded outer layer of chrome tanned leather and a core of parachute webbing. Not a bad idea if you think about it. The picture is NOT this collar but rather a stock picture illustrating the style of collar. The webbing and padding are obviously hidden. Edited May 13, 2015 by ConradPark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
