Thanks for the information. I get the feeling people asked this question because they don't understand that all leather is not the same. There is no reason to seal - soft - leather and these products are meant for uncoated veg tan! If someone wants chrome tan, chrome impact tan, upholstery leather, "soft leathers" to be protected, it is done during the manufacturing process in the factory. There are special chemicals involved. Herman oak 1881 is an example because it repells water and doesn't loose texture or shine. 😊
I suspect leather balm, which Chuck always liked for veg tan and I bought a bottle of, would darken and impact the feel similar to the CLS since the leather balm a wax emulsion iirc.
It's the only finish I've used on any oil or chrome tanned leather. I've tried resolene, saddle lac, pro resist and tan kote, but I find leather balm to be the better finish in my opinion. I wouldn't say it darkens but it does change it slightly
Most chrome tan leathers are dyed and sealed during the tanning process and cannot be dyed. This leather is not sealed so you can dye and color it for custom projects. Here is the butterfly project for reference: th-cam.com/video/NvGS0mqWtLg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=YQsNuBckVIUe5nOy Hope that helps!
Good video, and good information to know BEFORE starting a project with chrome tan. Thanks Daniel 😊
Really good video! Thanks Daniel.
Thanks for the information.
I get the feeling people asked this question because they don't understand that all leather is not the same.
There is no reason to seal - soft - leather and these products are meant for uncoated veg tan!
If someone wants chrome tan, chrome impact tan, upholstery leather, "soft leathers" to be protected, it is done during the manufacturing process in the factory. There are special chemicals involved. Herman oak 1881 is an example because it repells water and doesn't loose texture or shine. 😊
Pretty interesting video. Had a lot of fun watching this. 👍🏻
Btw, Tan Kote is my go to finish too.
I like RTC for a lot of my projects, and I find it does better to give it 2 or 3 light coats with a few mins of dry time in between.
I suspect leather balm, which Chuck always liked for veg tan and I bought a bottle of, would darken and impact the feel similar to the CLS since the leather balm a wax emulsion iirc.
It's the only finish I've used on any oil or chrome tanned leather. I've tried resolene, saddle lac, pro resist and tan kote, but I find leather balm to be the better finish in my opinion. I wouldn't say it darkens but it does change it slightly
Thanks for the video
OLD Leather Smith here, nice job Daniel. You proved your point. GOD'S BLESSINGS C U @ the leather shoe. GOD'S BLESSINGS ✝️🥎🙃
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Never heard of impact leather. What is it and how is it different than conventional chrome tan?
He explained that in a video a little while back, look for the butterfly project
Most chrome tan leathers are dyed and sealed during the tanning process and cannot be dyed. This leather is not sealed so you can dye and color it for custom projects. Here is the butterfly project for reference: th-cam.com/video/NvGS0mqWtLg/w-d-xo.htmlsi=YQsNuBckVIUe5nOy
Hope that helps!