epiphanist1248 Report post Posted October 20, 2017 (edited) I made a wrist cuff/bracelet thing. Veggie-tanned leather, light blue and purple Angelus dye and Eco-Flo Super Sheen top coat, gold stitching, brass button closure, and burnished back. It's a little stiff but I'm overall very pleased with the way it turned out. (This actually isn't my straightest stitching; luckily, the thread covers my wobbly hole-punching.) Edited October 20, 2017 by epiphanist1248 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
battlemunky Report post Posted October 20, 2017 After you wear it for a while it'll loosen up a bit and feel less stiff even though it will be. I like this one better than #2 but they both look cool. I like the veg tan rigidity. There is a place for soft leather but I haven't found a use for it in what I like making other than making small pouches and such. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
epiphanist1248 Report post Posted October 20, 2017 @battlemunky I make a lot of dice bags and softer leather is much better for those. I'll probably work some neatsfoot oil into #1 to make it a little more comfortable. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
battlemunky Report post Posted October 20, 2017 Cool. Post pics after it has all had a chance to settle in. I use a blend of neatsfoot oil and beeswax and it keeps the leather from getting too soft. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwican Report post Posted October 20, 2017 34 minutes ago, battlemunky said: Cool. Post pics after it has all had a chance to settle in. I use a blend of neatsfoot oil and beeswax and it keeps the leather from getting too soft. What's the blend on that nests foot and bees wax? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
battlemunky Report post Posted October 21, 2017 5 hours ago, kiwican said: What's the blend on that nests foot and bees wax? I tried 50/50 but it was too hard so I added some NFO until it was a bit softer. I'm guessing its probably 25/75 by weight at the point where I felt it was easy enough to work with but still solid at room temp. Sorry that is subjective but I had to adjust as I went. I'll smear it on and then use a hair dryer to heat it until it absorbs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwican Report post Posted October 21, 2017 Cool. Thanks. I'll make me some up and give it a go! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
battlemunky Report post Posted October 21, 2017 It is super simple. There were a few cooling cycles involved. Microwave for 20 second bursts until the wax melts and then add in the NFO, it'll cool in about 10-15 minutes, see how it feels to you, then add more NFO if you need to, repeat until it is the consistency you want. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
