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I've been experimenting with oil-tanning some ready-made, already finished sheaths lately and the results have generally been excellent, with the leather turning into a deep, dark brown. I'm not a sheath maker btw.
A couple of the sheaths didn't change as much as I was hoping, so I decided to tan them a second time. Big mistake. The oil soaked in and completely disappeared with the first treatment, but the second dose over-saturated the leather and now it just won't dry up. I can squeeze the leather at the folds and cause it to 'sweat' oil. This is a week after the 2nd application. So far I tried the cloths dryer on high, soap and hot water, and a little sun bathing. There's very little improvement. The sheaths are in great shape otherwise.
Any advice appreciated. These are everyday sheaths with no sentimental value.
A couple of the sheaths didn't change as much as I was hoping, so I decided to tan them a second time. Big mistake. The oil soaked in and completely disappeared with the first treatment, but the second dose over-saturated the leather and now it just won't dry up. I can squeeze the leather at the folds and cause it to 'sweat' oil. This is a week after the 2nd application. So far I tried the cloths dryer on high, soap and hot water, and a little sun bathing. There's very little improvement. The sheaths are in great shape otherwise.
Any advice appreciated. These are everyday sheaths with no sentimental value.