Kolton45 Report post Posted March 28, 2020 So I just finished a new wallet pattern and wanted to keep it just natural beg tan and let it patina over time but I'm not sure if i should simply just keep it 100%natural or if i should oil it lightly first Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rhale Report post Posted March 28, 2020 Looks nice the way it is but I would have to lightly oil! That’s just me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kolton45 Report post Posted March 28, 2020 20 minutes ago, Rhale said: Looks nice the way it is but I would have to lightly oil! That’s just me It's taken me alot of self control to not oil it yet haha just wasnt sure what is the best method for a natural patina Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rhale Report post Posted March 28, 2020 I would use a light coat of olive oil, then let dry overnight prior to using. That should very slightly darken and give a good patina! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frodo Report post Posted March 31, 2020 minwax neutral, it is a wood stain. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisash Report post Posted March 31, 2020 Effax leather balm gives a nice finish and only very slight deeping of the colour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnv474 Report post Posted April 3, 2020 I would suggest a coating of some sort because otherwise your plain veg tan is loke leaving bare wood out in nature--it will patina quickly but also deteriorate quickly. I would suggest at a minimum some Lexol conditioner (two light coats won't change color once absorbed) and then a coat of some kind of wax-containing product, like beeswax or clear shoe polish. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
