Members Tugadude Posted May 25, 2021 Members Report Posted May 25, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, ChayaRo said: I am staying on the east coast but willing to travel around the US to find a solution Then I would reach out to tanneries in the eastern U.S. and inquire whether they would be willing to do job lots for you. Maybe they will. The smaller ones most likely. Maybe someone has a list to help get you started. Other than using the internet to search, I'm not sure how to get that info. Maybe someone here will know. Edit: Found this: https://bestleather.org/directory/leather-tanneries/ Edited May 25, 2021 by Tugadude added info Quote
Members ChayaRo Posted June 14, 2021 Author Members Report Posted June 14, 2021 On 5/18/2021 at 11:33 PM, Leescustomleather said: An old and inexpensive way is to make Iron acetate, just put steel wool into white vinegar until it no longer dissolves. It reacts with the tannin in the leather oxidizing it. At first the leather will turn gray then darker the more you apply all the way to jet black. After the leather dries the vinegar smell goes away. It is very inexpensive and works great with no obvious side effects after a period of five years .I hope this helps. Thank you! This definitely did help . We tried it and were satisfied with the outcome except for the finish. Do you know how we can get a nice glossy finish top layer? Thanks Again! Quote
Members Leescustomleather Posted June 21, 2021 Members Report Posted June 21, 2021 Yes I do , it is an aerosol product called Master Quick Shine, it stays flexible and makes the leather glossy. It is a combo of waxes and requires no buffing. I have been using it on knife sheaths for a couple of years now and am happy with the results. Quote
Members ChayaRo Posted June 23, 2021 Author Members Report Posted June 23, 2021 On 6/20/2021 at 9:47 PM, Leescustomleather said: Yes I do , it is an aerosol product called Master Quick Shine, it stays flexible and makes the leather glossy. It is a combo of waxes and requires no buffing. I have been using it on knife sheaths for a couple of years now and am happy with the results. Thank You! I will try that. Do you know where I can purchase it? Quote
Contributing Member LatigoAmigo Posted June 23, 2021 Contributing Member Report Posted June 23, 2021 1 hour ago, ChayaRo said: Do you know where I can purchase it? Try Amazon, you'll find it there. Quote
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