Katlyn4jc Report post Posted February 16, 2017 Hi!! i just got my veg tan leather etched or engraved and ready to be painted or dyed. I realise it's kind of stiff or hard. How do I soften it alittle bit? Do l do that before or after the dying process. it also has some dark colouring from the etching. How do take those off. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cowboycolonel Report post Posted February 16, 2017 did you case it before carving? a dew seconds in warm water and let it dry overnight in plastic. Look up "casing" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katlyn4jc Report post Posted February 17, 2017 I did not case. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattsbagger Report post Posted February 17, 2017 Put a light coat of neetsfoot oil on it and let it sit 12 hrs min. Hard to take any staining or discoloration off veg tan. If it gets water spot on it wet whole piece so it discolors at same time. Black spots from iron can sometimes be removed with bar keepers friend.(oxcilic acid). You can oil before or after dyeing or both. A little goes a long way with neetsfoot. Dye will dry it out even more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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