Water proof/Conditioner

[wlg1908]

I am trying to make my own water proof/ conditioner. But its not going to well. I was hoping a few of you would have an willing to share your recipe

[Northmount]

Have you tried searching for any recipes here?  There are lots of threads and posts if you care to search for them.  Lots of experience with recipes as well.

Tom

 

[Bert51]

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I use a paste that was given to me made from Neatsfoot Oil, Lanolin and Bees Wax. I do not know what amounts are used, but I know it's good stuff.

I know my boot are water proof and is kept in good condition.

Bert.

Edited November 26, 2019 by Bert51

[Bert51]

I did a search on this site and found that this subject has been raised before, I found this link

 

Bert.

Edited November 26, 2019 by Bert51
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[toxo]

Looks like good stuff.

 

[wizard of tragacanth]

I watched the video above, then watched linked videos and finally, landed on this one. Really good.

 

Edited November 26, 2019 by wizard of tragacanth

[TargetRockLeather]

I personally wouldn't use either of the recipes in these videos. Cotton and leather are entirely different materials. Solvents such as turpentine, mineral spirits etc should not be applied to leather. It's not necessary and does the opposite of conditioning the leather. Linseed oil or tongue oil I would also not use. These take weeks to "cure". During the curing time they leave a sticky gummy surface and when they do finally cure, they harden. It's great for wood but I can't imagine why anyone would want to do that to leather. My personal preference is a 50/50 mix (by weight) of beeswax and neatsfoot oil. I use a hair dryer to warm the surface of the leather (don't cook it) . I use a brush to rub the mixture into the leather. Let the leather absorb that and when it's cool, buff it with a soft cloth.

[toxo]

I think I've said this before, not a conditioner but normal silicone that you get in a tube can be diluted to whatever thickness you need. Can be painted on holey tarps for example. Can't vouch for food safe either.

[Bert51]

I have been using the Bees Wax , Neatsfoot Oil and Lanolin for as long as I can remember and so far none of my stitching has rotted through mildew or water damage (not counting stupidity either) and the leather I use is still waterproof and not hard and stiff.

When I need more all I do is give him enough Bees Wax Neatsfoot Oil and Lanolin to make two lot and I get one lot back, which I am very happy with.

Bert.

[Bert51]

I spoke to my friend earlier trying to get the quantities from him only to find I did not know he added one other ingredient to the mix, he said to made the paste it was Turpentine Pure Gum Spirits, but being the cunning old sod he is, I am still no wiser on how many parts of each to use.

Bert.