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My aunt told me to always use a bone folder on damp leather, but my last project got ruined
Honestly, I was working on a custom journal cover with some veg tan from Tandy and tried her tip after wetting the leather to tool it. Ngl, the folder left these weird shiny marks that wouldn't fade even after it dried completely. Has anyone else had this happen with certain leather types?
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noahbaker2h ago
Ugh YES, that exact thing happened to me with a belt I was making. I used a bone folder on damp leather and it left these permanent, slick streaks that looked awful. I think some leathers just have a finish that reacts badly to pressure when wet. I switched to using a smooth wooden spoon handle for molding when it's damp and it works way better.
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