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Hi!

JUst to start off, I'm not a leather worker, I am a picture framer.

I have recently been asked to frame a very old and intricately cut piece of leatherwork for a client. The problem is that it's not in any way flat enough to frame and I need to get it flat ASAP.

I have looked into it online, and I've seen a mixture of tips including wetting it with 50/50 water and alcohol, then ironing it. Using leather conditioners and also soaking it.

Before I attempt my of this, I would really appreciate some professional advise! The thin, delicate me very brittle!

thanks in advance :-)

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My suggestion would be, to ask the owner to take it to a leather restorer to sort it out; and then give it to you to frame, it's not really a job to learn the skills on

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Samantha ... If you havent started DONT. I have restored many projects & if you go the the 50 50 you are about to destroy the work. email me & I can help you 

 

NortonCustomLeather@gmail.com

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