TomG Report post Posted September 20, 2015 I normally use 10 oz Latigo for some of my dog collars and leashes. I need tot make a lighter version so I ran a piece through my splitter and dropped it to 8 oz. But the back side lost its smooth, waxed "finish". I rubbed Aussie Leather Conditioner in pretty liberally. Let it sit for about 30 minutes and then wiped it down witha clean rag. It's acceptable, I guess, but is still a bit waxy feeling. Hopefully it will absorb in overnight. Is they something better to use in the future when I have to do this again? Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuttish Report post Posted September 20, 2015 The backs are sanded and pasted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomG Report post Posted September 20, 2015 Pasted with what? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuttish Report post Posted September 20, 2015 A natural water soluble gum like gum arabic or gum tragacanth. Make a paste, spread it on, let it dry, iron it with a thick press cloth if you wish, burnish with a glass slicker or large flat piece of bone. The backs of sides are loose disorganized fibers, but they're still different from tannage to tannage, so experiment with consistency and amount applied. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
