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<body> <h1>Full Version: <a href="https://www.engravingetc.org:443/archive/index.php?webtag=EE&msg=250.5">sealing leather</a></h1><a name="a250_5"></a><p><b>From: aallen</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=250.5">#5</a>]<br /> 31 Aug 2004<br /><b>To: Michael</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=250.3">#3</a>] 1 Sep 2004</p> <p>Michael,</p> <p>Thanks, will go to the web page and see if they have anything else, I have tried a few.</p> <p>Will keep trying them. Thanks again,</p> <p> </p> <hr /><a name="a250_6"></a><p><b>From: Doug (JDOUG5170)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=250.6">#6</a>]<br /> 1 Sep 2004<br /><b>To: aallen</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=250.4">#4</a>] 2 Sep 2004</p> <p>Anything that you use to protect leather that does not stiffen it will darken it a little. Over time, it will lighten up, but that is an idicator that it needs to be done again :-(</p> <p>Clear finished tend to be a top coat, almost shellac like.</p> <p>Lexol is a great product, found some in my shop a few days ago that has to be at least 25 years ago cuz that is how long it has been since I worked for tandy. And, yes, it was still good.</p> <p>Doug</p><p class="edit_text">EDITED: 1 Sep 2004 by JDOUG5170</p> <hr /><a name="a250_7"></a><p><b>From: aallen</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=250.7">#7</a>]<br /> 2 Sep 2004<br /><b>To: Doug (JDOUG5170)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=250.6">#6</a>] 2 Sep 2004</p> <p>Thanks for the information. Oh, a Tandy guy! I have ordered more stuff to try. Maybe I don't need to seal the leather after I engrave it, but I would think I need to protect it some how. </p> <p>YEs, I have used the shellac stuff, to stiff and I didn't like it. I used something the hubby has at home for saddles, it darkened the leather so that the engraving was to light. When I wash the leather after engraving to get the burnt off, then the engraving is lighter, as no more burnt.</p> <p>I am sure there is a way to make this work like I want, but, don't know when I will figure it out! LOL</p> <p>Thanks again for all the infomation from everyone. </p> <hr /><a name="a250_8"></a><p><b>From: Doug (JDOUG5170)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=250.8">#8</a>]<br /> 2 Sep 2004<br /><b>To: aallen</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=250.7">#7</a>] 3 Sep 2004</p> You might want to try a product Tandy at least, used to sell. Carnauba Cream. It is more like a liquid wax product. I just looked and they still offer it. I would test precoating also, perhaps that will make the smoke easier to clean off. <hr /><a name="a250_9"></a><p><b>From: aallen</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=250.9">#9</a>]<br /> 3 Sep 2004<br /><b>To: Doug (JDOUG5170)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=250.8">#8</a>] 3 Sep 2004</p> <p>Yes, I didn't think about precoating the leather, I do wood, so not sure why I didn't think of that! LOL</p> <p>I love working with leather, so would like to get this down. Thanks for the tip. Will try it!</p> <p> </p> <hr /><a name="a250_10"></a><p><b>From: Doug (JDOUG5170)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=250.10">#10</a>]<br /> 3 Sep 2004<br /><b>To: aallen</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=250.9">#9</a>] 4 Sep 2004</p> If you're ordering some finish from Tandy, you might also want to take a look at their leather rounds. I think that they would make some great coasters. I have subbed some and use them in our house on a regular basis. <hr /><a name="a250_11"></a><p><b>From: aallen</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=250.11">#11</a>]<br /> 4 Sep 2004<br /><b>To: Doug (JDOUG5170)</b> [<a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=250.10">#10</a>] 5 Sep 2004</p> <p>Yes, I did order some to try , will see how it works when I get it.</p> <p>Yes, I have used the rounders for coaster too. They are nice to use. I do love lasering on leather, I think it is my favorite thing to use, just trying to think of more things to do with the leather and how to do it best with sealers, etc.</p> <p>Thanks for the tips.</p> <hr /><p align="center">Show messages: <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=250.1">All</a>  <a href="lmessages.php?webtag=EE&msg=250.1">1-4</a>  5-11</p> <h4><a href="lthread_list.php?webtag=EE">Back to thread list</a> | <a href="llogout.php?webtag=EE">Login</a></h4> <h6>© 2025 <a href="http://www.beehiveforum.net/" target="_blank">Project Beehive Forum</a></h6> </body>