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Old 10-17-2010, 05:19 PM
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Help wanted with light colours

I need help with keeping leather clean while carving & tooling especially if I want to use a light final colour. I'am impressed by makers on the sheath forum who produce clean natural coloured tooled & carved examples. My efforts to date (only 5) have ended up dark stained to hide my somewhat hand soiled leather. Tips include clean working space, & hands etc., but it seems one has to handle the leather many times untill completion is achieved. All tips appreciated.


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Old 11-01-2010, 07:10 PM
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Brenton you might look up Oxalic Acid (wood bleach) and see how it applies to leather craft. Many leather crafters use it to clean up some dingy looking leather prior to final finish.

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Edited to add:Use Extreme caution!!! READ THE LABEL AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS. The stuff is poisonous if ingested.


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Old 11-02-2010, 05:24 PM
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Cleaner leather

Thank you for the tip, its ironic that I ordered your DVDs on Sunday, on another link.


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