The Leather Thread

[sinner1974]

My OGL veg tan bracelet turned tan and slightly glossy. Any pro can explain why it turn glossy ? Just curious hehs

rub rub here, rub rub there and it will turn glossy

i think its normal ba, since you wear it on your wrist, chances are the leather will rub on things like table... blah blah...

just like leather boots, if you use a cloth to polish it, it will shine

 

[Scribblemyname]

rub rub here, rub rub there and it will turn glossy

i think its normal ba, since you wear it on your wrist, chances are the leather will rub on things like table... blah blah...

just like leather boots, if you use a cloth to polish it, it will shine

haha cool, i kinda like the glossy effect xD

 

[jweak15]

may i know where you bought the stamping tools?

I got it from a friend. He told me he got it from some DIY hardware store. Not very sure where though. i will let you know if he tells me.

 

[Scribblemyname]

I kinda like how it dries :X Not really that serious in real life.

Now waiting for my keypouch from them !!

 

[mikeeeey]

^nice bracelet. how long have you been using it to reach this color?

 

[mikeeeey]

these are my bracelet. nowhere near the seasoned color like scribblemyname. haha.

 

[kazuki666]

those of u who own leather bracelets.
Do u oil both sides, inside and outside?

I was thinking if oil inside (the hairy part) is it abit strange coz it will come contact with skin...

 

[--Lipsu--]

@ Scribblemyname, nice colour scribble!

^Kazuki, I will oil both sides.
After oiling, will leave it to be absorbed before wearing again, so not much contact with wrist skin.

 

[kazuki666]

@ Scribblemyname, nice colour scribble!

^Kazuki, I will oil both sides.
After oiling, will leave it to be absorbed before wearing again, so not much contact with wrist skin.

1 gd day of airing in sg climate should be alright?

coz the idea of having the mink oil soaking into skin doesnt sound healthy...

 

[Scribblemyname]

^ thanks

I didnt mink oil it at all since i received it like.. er a month going 2 month. probably will oil them soon

Edit: anyway, any good mink oil brands to recommend ? and maybe the location as well

 

[--Lipsu--]

1 gd day of airing in sg climate should be alright?

coz the idea of having the mink oil soaking into skin doesnt sound healthy...

haha, quite true also.
Maybe in SG weather, dont need to oil the hairy part. Afterall, sometimes the perspiration on the wrist can cause the oil to be dampened again and contact with the skin.
However, my recommendation for full maintenance of natural leather is to oil both sides. One side also can, but it will be up to you guys. Perhaps I'm too fussy about these things

 

[MadeInSingapore]

haha, quite true also.
Maybe in SG weather, dont need to oil the hairy part. Afterall, sometimes the perspiration on the wrist can cause the oil to be dampened again and contact with the skin.
However, my recommendation for full maintenance of natural leather is to oil both sides. One side also can, but it will be up to you guys. Perhaps I'm too fussy about these things

Haha, lipsu, dont say singapore weather ah.. Now here rain like nobody's business!!

 

[kazuki666]

haha, quite true also.
Maybe in SG weather, dont need to oil the hairy part. Afterall, sometimes the perspiration on the wrist can cause the oil to be dampened again and contact with the skin.
However, my recommendation for full maintenance of natural leather is to oil both sides. One side also can, but it will be up to you guys. Perhaps I'm too fussy about these things

thanks for the advice.
I think i will go for the surface only


Btw, i did try oil both sides for my recent purchased belt. Then i notice the area of contact on my jeans feel abit waxy
sian thing is that there isnt any sun this wkend, no chance to sun my denim

 

[--Lipsu--]

Edit: anyway, any good mink oil brands to recommend ? and maybe the location as well

coz the idea of having the mink oil soaking into skin doesnt sound healthy...

On second thoughts, if it does help, I have tried using Vaseline on natural leathers before. No side effect. I know it is not very pro...but it does provide oiling effect too.

So maybe, you can try mink on the front side, and Vaseline on the back. Skin contacting with Vaseline should be ok ba

 

[kazuki666]

On second thoughts, if it does help, I have tried using Vaseline on natural leathers before. No side effect. I know it is not very pro...but it does provide oiling effect too.

So maybe, you can try mink on the front side, and Vaseline on the back. Skin contacting with Vaseline should be ok ba

thanks for the suggestion. I think i will mink the front side, then the back maybe find what moisturising products i can find at my mum's makeup desk

 

[mikeeeey]

I apply LP on both side. Going to apply watershield on the underneath side since it will be in contact with my sweaty arms all of the time. Haha

 

[Kuroba]

A classic style wallet that I recently finished for myself because my work doesn't allow me to wear my long wallet

Horsehide exterior

Quite disappointed with my stitching on a couple of parts though. Definitely could have been better.
I kinda like this horsehide. Its not too even in color but I quite like that color texture. It also has a nice smooth feeling that the regular cowhide doesn't have.

Since I don't have a skiving tool (yet), it ended up pretty thick. Slightly more than 2cm when loaded.

Then heres a coin pouch that was finished some time ago

 

[kazuki666]

bros here.

u all do any burnishing of belt edges?
I have a veg tan piece, was not burnished. Thinking if anyone can do the service. of coz i will be paying for it. Trying to understand whats the rate like before i can jump the ship

 

[Scribblemyname]

woah the wallet is nice !! Wah so many pro leather crafter here

 

[mikeeeey]

The horsehide wallet is gorgeous!!!