Sheep wool alternative for Neat Lac/Wyosheen

[SmashySkins]

Hello there. I recently bought some Wyosheen but I haven't got any sheep's wool. So far I'm not pleased with the results after antiquing test scrap pieces. I've used cloths, and blue paper towels so far. I see that everyone on the internet recommends applying with sheep's wool. Is there a decent alternative I could try? I mustn't do any more mail orders for a while. Thanks.

[Mattsbagger]

Tandy has fake sheeps wool pads that work fairly decent. 

[Stetson912]

I believe Springfield leather sells remnant packs or cutoffs of sheep's wool that you can make your own pads with. 

[cowboycolonel]

I just threw out five large black garbage bags full of fleece remnants.  Can't find anyone to take them and I only use whole fleeces to line my saddles.  Pay the shipping and I'll send you the stuff by the ton.

[SmashySkins]

Holy moly that's terrific, Cowboycolonel.  But I live in Canada, so it might cost a hell of a lot to mail it up here. But if it's reasonable I would be happy to take a couple of bags. If you could find out the weight and dimensions of the package we could see if it's feasible. I guess it should compare to the price of the small 4oz bags from Tandy.  Are those bags very heavy?

My postal code is V0A 1H0.

 

I bet many people on this forum would be interested in taking those remnants off your hands.!

[Stetson912]

I sure would! I wouldn't mind a bag or two myself haha! If you ever have some you're welcome to send me a pm. I'd gladly pay shipping on a bag or two. Just that would last me a long time.

[SmashySkins]

So in the mean time, what is the principle behind using sheep wool? Is the long haired fuzziness what gets the Neat Lac down into the cuts and dents? Could a wad of cotton balls work in a pinch? A soft brush?

 

I live far from a leather store so I need to make do with hardware store stuff until I can get to a city.

Edited September 29, 2017 by SmashySkins

[Studio-N]

I use the preval sprayers to apply neatlac with good success.

Edited September 29, 2017 by Studio-N

[cowboycolonel]

Smashy,

I trim the fleece short before using it, so I wouldn't think that the length of the wool fibers is a player.  It just lets you apply the medium (whether dye, neat-lac, Atom Wax, etc.) evenly

[Stetson912]

Yup, what colonel said. It also works well with antique. 

[cowboycolonel]

Okay, Guys,

 

A priority mail box measuring 5 1/2 X 12 X12 will hold 5 pounds of fleece. So there's your benchmark.