Rawhide Report post Posted August 15, 2007 I notice that when I pull my stitches tight, my thread darkens quite a bit. Any andvice? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barra Report post Posted August 16, 2007 (edited) I notice that when I pull my stitches tight, my thread darkens quite a bit. Any andvice? If your threads get grubby as you hand stitch then you can rub the thread vigororously with screwed up brown paper from time to time. This cleans them up and assists in keeping them white. You can then give them a quick re wax with CLEAN beeswax. As for them darkening as you pull the thread tight then as far as my thought processes go the tannins in the leather might be something to do with this. I can't say I've ever experienced this. Barra Edited August 16, 2007 by barra Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rawhide Report post Posted August 16, 2007 Thanks for the tips Barra. Screwed up brown paper eh? By that I assume you mean wrinkled lunch/grocery bags? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barra Report post Posted August 16, 2007 Thanks for the tips Barra. Screwed up brown paper eh? By that I assume you mean wrinkled lunch/grocery bags? Yes wrinkled lunch/grocery bags would work fine. Again make sure your beeswax is clean to start with. save the manky wax for burnishing edges etc barra Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
