toxo Posted July 7, 2020 Report Posted July 7, 2020 My cousin has asked me to refurb her late fathers camel leather pouffe which originated in Zambia many years ago. I haven't seen it yet but apparently it's the worse for wear and the stitching has gone in places. I'm thinking I can unpick and glue in some reinforcing around the stitch line and treat the outside to a good feed. What the best treatment/product for the outside, preferably something that won't darken it too much? Quote
Contributing Member fredk Posted July 7, 2020 Contributing Member Report Posted July 7, 2020 How about 'Mink Oil' cream? or just good 'ole beeswax/nfo mix? Quote Al speling misteaks aer all mi own werk..
toxo Posted July 7, 2020 Author Report Posted July 7, 2020 16 minutes ago, fredk said: How about 'Mink Oil' cream? or just good 'ole beeswax/nfo mix? Won't know how bad it is until I see it Fred. I know nfo tends to darken, never used mink. Years ago I had some jars of a white cream that was labeled "Leather food". It was for leather clothing. I have no clue what was in it but as far as I can recall it left no residue or colour. I still have a jar somewhere. I'll try to find it. Quote
Members paloma Posted July 8, 2020 Members Report Posted July 8, 2020 lanolin or shea oil. Quote time does not respect what is done without it https://tradisign.blogspot.com https://www.instagram.com/tradisign/
Members paloma Posted July 8, 2020 Members Report Posted July 8, 2020 lanolin or shea oil. You could use too neatsfoot oil but the odor is special. Quote time does not respect what is done without it https://tradisign.blogspot.com https://www.instagram.com/tradisign/
Members jcuk Posted July 9, 2020 Members Report Posted July 9, 2020 My better half brought this from Tescos works for me and not to expensive https://www.diy.com/departments/lord-sheraton-leather-balsam-75-ml/258767_BQ.prd?rrec=true Hope this helps JCUK Quote
toxo Posted July 11, 2020 Author Report Posted July 11, 2020 I found my "Leather Food" , a white cream in a glass jar that smells like shoe polish.Won't hurt to try a patch when I do get my hands on the pouffe. JCUK: You said Tesco but showed B&Q? Do they sell it in both? For you guys who mix your own, Has anyone tried mixing in a few drops of essential oils to make it smell nice? Quote
Members jcuk Posted July 11, 2020 Members Report Posted July 11, 2020 (edited) Other half said she has not seen anymore jars is Tescos since, that's why i sent B&Q link. Do you know the show The Repair Shop, if you do there is a episode show a repair on a leather Pouffe you maybe interested in on the BBC player Edited July 11, 2020 by jcuk Quote
toxo Posted July 11, 2020 Author Report Posted July 11, 2020 2 minutes ago, jcuk said: Other half said she has not seen anymore jars is Tescos since, that's why i sent B&Q link. Did it smell like shoe polish? Quote
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