Members Webicons Posted February 11, 2018 Members Report Posted February 11, 2018 Hello Y’all - I’m in a wet forming kick right now and testing different leathers and designs. One issue that I’m having across all mold types and leathers is the leather sticking to the mold. When I pull gently to try to release the leather it tends to stretch and deform a bit. Does anyone use a release agent when wet molding? I was thinking of baby powder or some analogue of that but hoping to get some real world advice. Thanks! Quote
Contributing Member fredk Posted February 11, 2018 Contributing Member Report Posted February 11, 2018 Now that you mention the subject; I might use a release agent without meaning to. I sand and varnish, sand and varnish my moulds till they are really smooth. The last thing I do is I spray on some ordinary household furniture polish and buff that smooth. That polish might be acting as a release agent Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Members Webicons Posted February 11, 2018 Author Members Report Posted February 11, 2018 5 minutes ago, fredk said: The last thing I do is I spray on some ordinary household furniture polish and buff that smooth. That polish might be acting as a release agent And your leather doesn’t stick to the mold? Does the polish transfer (stain) onto the leather? What brand are you using? Interesting idea. Quote
Contributing Member fredk Posted February 11, 2018 Contributing Member Report Posted February 11, 2018 A. I mould with the flesh side to the mould only ie the inside of a case. I've never had leather stick to the mould itself, just sometimes to the support board; which never gets polished up B. As its the inside of a case which is against the mould I've never checked if the polish transferred to the leather; never occurred to me to check. Its certainly never been noticeable C. Its not a lot of spray polish I use; a light spray, then a wipe over with a soft cloth D. No point telling you any make as I'm in a different country with different makes, and its whichever one is in my cupboard at the time I need it Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
Members Webicons Posted February 11, 2018 Author Members Report Posted February 11, 2018 I appreciate the info @fredk. In your case I think the flesh side is helping to release the leather. With me the issue is when the smooth grain side meets the smooth mold they adhere to each other. Quote
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