Neatsfoot oil is must... I use it just before dyeing, b'se i use IPA based dyes, which makes leather to absorb better the dyes and the color becomes bright as i expected. And i also use DIY LEATHER conditioner made of BeesWax, Lanolin Wax, Carnauba Wax, Shea butter, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Neatsfoot Oil, which also conditions leather after Dye dried leather
I want to make a leather tray for loading my tobacco pipes. I bought a piece of veg tan leather and I would like to know if Neatsfoot oil would be safe for consumables. This is my very first leather project. Thanks.
Hello 😃, that sounds like a fun project. I haven't really considered leather conditioners that are safe for consumption, though happy to brainstorm some if it might help with further exploration. 100% neatsfoot oil I believe is generally natural (derived from bovine elements), though I'm not sure if the production process, packaging, handling, etc is tuned for consumption. There are natural oils, like olive oil, that are sometimes used as leather conditioners. Gnerally, they're not the greatest for long-term care fo the fibers (years, decades, etc.), though if it's for an item that is intended to be kept forever, then the utility of that oil might help make it usable in a case like this. Food grade olive oil might work, though not sure if/how it might degrade over time, from a consumption standpoint. Interesting project! I hope this helps with some thoughts and inspire some further exploration, research, and testing. If anyone else has experience here, please let us know! I'd be curious to learn more about others' experiences.
Hey - Maybe you can help me out. I met a woman carrying a saddle at an airport. Her saddle was in a carrying sack. It had recently been conditioned with oil or conditioner and the smell of the leather filled up the room. She was embarrassed, I thought it was cool, we parted ways. Do you know what was used to bring out the strong smell of leather? I can't seem to find the conditioner, oil, or soap that was used.
Hello 😃 I can share a few ideas / guesses, as there might be several factors. Usually, the strongest smell can come from the tannery/tanning process (as in unique to whatever that leather was and where it came from). Since that's outaide of an oil/conditioner/soap, it might help explain not easily finding it yet. The processes and finishing agents tanneries use can vary widely, and have strong smells. Next could be an added scent (like some buy and apply to get that "new car smell", and just add it to the leather. Being as she had a saddle, that might be less likely, and less natural, so a low liklihood. Some oils/soaps/conditioners can have familiar smells, though less strong that that natural "leather" smell. Maybe others can weigh in with ideas too, though I'd wager a guess it's from the tannery and the type of leather she had. More clues to the mystery!
Hi. I have bought a new leather jacket, but it is from old collection and was made 12 years ago. So I treated it with some neatsfoot oil and it soaked almost instantly. Seems like it really needed it, but do I have to reapply oil for second time? I’m asking because it usually takes 12 hours on my other leather items to soak oil
Hello, it generally depends on the leather itself, and how dry it is. Some might need more than others (and absorb it really quickly), especially if it has been a long time between conditionings (and factors of the environment it was stored in, etc.) If by look and feel you think it needs some more, it can be helpful to try a second application on a small area that wouldn't really be visible. See after about 24 hours how it soaks in, any color change, and if it leaves it feeling greasy or not. If you like the result, it can be an indicator the rest of the leather might react the same and have a similar result. Some might even need 3 light applications, it is mostly dependent on how dry it was to begin with, how much is applied each time, and the desired end result.
Hi! Thank you for your video! Question: can we dye the leather with "fiebing's dye"after oiling, before or we can't use these two products together? Thank you 😊
Hello! 😃 Generally the oils, and dyes, will penetrate into and then adhere to the fibers. Dyeing the leather first can allow the dyes to adhere best to the fibers, then oiling after can allow those oils to sit on top of the dye. There's certainly some blending going on, so both ways are certainly possible, and can lead to some nice results.
Hey 😃 It can work on a lot of leathers, and a natural leather football should see similar results as others. If it's one that will be handled and played with, this can be a helpful option. If it's an archival or vintage piece for preservation, a more gentle, or other preservation approach might help more, as neatsfoot oil can cause some degradation to the fibers over time.
Neatsfoot oil is must... I use it just before dyeing, b'se i use IPA based dyes, which makes leather to absorb better the dyes and the color becomes bright as i expected. And i also use DIY LEATHER conditioner made of BeesWax, Lanolin Wax, Carnauba Wax, Shea butter, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Neatsfoot Oil, which also conditions leather after Dye dried leather
Testing DIY conditioners can be a lot of fun! Exciting you have found a blend you like, thanks for sharing 👍
I want to make a leather tray for loading my tobacco pipes. I bought a piece of veg tan leather and I would like to know if Neatsfoot oil would be safe for consumables. This is my very first leather project. Thanks.
Hello 😃, that sounds like a fun project. I haven't really considered leather conditioners that are safe for consumption, though happy to brainstorm some if it might help with further exploration.
100% neatsfoot oil I believe is generally natural (derived from bovine elements), though I'm not sure if the production process, packaging, handling, etc is tuned for consumption.
There are natural oils, like olive oil, that are sometimes used as leather conditioners. Gnerally, they're not the greatest for long-term care fo the fibers (years, decades, etc.), though if it's for an item that is intended to be kept forever, then the utility of that oil might help make it usable in a case like this.
Food grade olive oil might work, though not sure if/how it might degrade over time, from a consumption standpoint.
Interesting project! I hope this helps with some thoughts and inspire some further exploration, research, and testing.
If anyone else has experience here, please let us know! I'd be curious to learn more about others' experiences.
Thank you very much for the information! I greatly appreciate it! I will let you know how it turns out.
@@Alamopiper Sounds great, and like a fun one!
Hey - Maybe you can help me out. I met a woman carrying a saddle at an airport. Her saddle was in a carrying sack. It had recently been conditioned with oil or conditioner and the smell of the leather filled up the room. She was embarrassed, I thought it was cool, we parted ways. Do you know what was used to bring out the strong smell of leather? I can't seem to find the conditioner, oil, or soap that was used.
Hello 😃 I can share a few ideas / guesses, as there might be several factors.
Usually, the strongest smell can come from the tannery/tanning process (as in unique to whatever that leather was and where it came from).
Since that's outaide of an oil/conditioner/soap, it might help explain not easily finding it yet. The processes and finishing agents tanneries use can vary widely, and have strong smells.
Next could be an added scent (like some buy and apply to get that "new car smell", and just add it to the leather. Being as she had a saddle, that might be less likely, and less natural, so a low liklihood.
Some oils/soaps/conditioners can have familiar smells, though less strong that that natural "leather" smell.
Maybe others can weigh in with ideas too, though I'd wager a guess it's from the tannery and the type of leather she had.
More clues to the mystery!
Hi. I have bought a new leather jacket, but it is from old collection and was made 12 years ago. So I treated it with some neatsfoot oil and it soaked almost instantly. Seems like it really needed it, but do I have to reapply oil for second time? I’m asking because it usually takes 12 hours on my other leather items to soak oil
Hello, it generally depends on the leather itself, and how dry it is. Some might need more than others (and absorb it really quickly), especially if it has been a long time between conditionings (and factors of the environment it was stored in, etc.)
If by look and feel you think it needs some more, it can be helpful to try a second application on a small area that wouldn't really be visible. See after about 24 hours how it soaks in, any color change, and if it leaves it feeling greasy or not. If you like the result, it can be an indicator the rest of the leather might react the same and have a similar result.
Some might even need 3 light applications, it is mostly dependent on how dry it was to begin with, how much is applied each time, and the desired end result.
Hi! Thank you for your video! Question: can we dye the leather with "fiebing's dye"after oiling, before or we can't use these two products together? Thank you 😊
Hello! 😃 Generally the oils, and dyes, will penetrate into and then adhere to the fibers. Dyeing the leather first can allow the dyes to adhere best to the fibers, then oiling after can allow those oils to sit on top of the dye. There's certainly some blending going on, so both ways are certainly possible, and can lead to some nice results.
What is PH-neutral alternative to Neat's Foot Oil?
Hello, I've found something like Leather Honey conditioner to work well for many things
Can you use it on a leather American football?
Hey 😃 It can work on a lot of leathers, and a natural leather football should see similar results as others.
If it's one that will be handled and played with, this can be a helpful option.
If it's an archival or vintage piece for preservation, a more gentle, or other preservation approach might help more, as neatsfoot oil can cause some degradation to the fibers over time.