Chipperi Report post Posted August 16, 2017 I just made a bracelet out of a scrap piece of 8oz. I have heard of people using olive oil as a finish. It actually gives a very nice russet color. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NVLeatherWorx Report post Posted August 16, 2017 Yes, it does. However, be careful with Olive Oil as it can result in over oiling really easy. If you want to give it a bit of darker shade set it out in the sun after oiling it and watch it tan, literally. Sun tanned leather is a unique looking thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwican Report post Posted August 17, 2017 I've also heard that bugs like it. Food grade !not sure if that's true or not Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colt W Knight Report post Posted August 17, 2017 I have used 100% extra virgin olive oil for nearly 20 years on horse tack and Ive never seen any bug issues. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwican Report post Posted August 17, 2017 Nice. I'll give it a shot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gigi Report post Posted August 17, 2017 (edited) I have heard of people using olive oil instead of neatsfoot oil but not as a finish (prior to finishing). Edited August 17, 2017 by gigi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RusticCanuk Report post Posted August 22, 2017 On 17/08/2017 at 7:17 AM, Colt W Knight said: I have used 100% extra virgin olive oil for nearly 20 years on horse tack and Ive never seen any bug issues. I was wondering if the oil would become rancid after time. Do you notice any peculiar odour with your work after using it for treating? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colt W Knight Report post Posted August 23, 2017 15 hours ago, RusticCanuk said: I was wondering if the oil would become rancid after time. Do you notice any peculiar odour with your work after using it for treating? Extra Virgin Olive oil will not become rancid like other vegetable oils. The US Calvary used Olive Oil and Castor Oil mix, the castor oil gave the saddles a water resistant property. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dwight Report post Posted August 23, 2017 5 hours ago, Colt W Knight said: Extra Virgin Olive oil will not become rancid like other vegetable oils. The US Calvary used Olive Oil and Castor Oil mix, the castor oil gave the saddles a water resistant property. Now, . . . that's good to know......Thanks, Colt, . . . appreciate the info. May God bless, Dwight Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
