Evolution of Leather Goods: Before and After Pictures

[corter]

I thought he was kidding, then found out he wasn't. one of the most awkward things I've ever been through for sure haha

[zissou]

Imagine the evo photos, though!

[hollowsleather]

One month in.

[ItsJustNC]

I made this card case for my girlfriend roughly 2 weeks back. And the evo is mad weird... Was wondering if anyone would be able to shed some light on it.

The top left corner absorbed the indigo in an odd way. Normally the indigo would only rub and stain the surface of the leather, however for this instance, it seems to be penetrating wayyy deep into the leather. So much so that you can see dots all around. As if the indigo went into the pores.

I was wondering has anyone experienced this problem before.? Is it due to the quality of the leather or just the area the leather was taken from.? :confused:

[TheNorthern]

xpost from the Tanner Goods Thread.

I decided to treat both my TG Belt & TG Card Holder.

I used Skidnore's.

The belt has close to six months of wear.

[TheNorthern]

xpost from the Tanner Goods Thread.

The card holder has close to two months of wear.

[funkdoobi]

sorry, but i think those tanner wallets and shit look stupid.

[jbphoto23]

cool story bro

[f50fan]

I've never understood what all the straps are for. It's like a leather puzzle.

[rayw44]

I've never understood what all the straps are for. It's like a leather puzzle.

It's just one piece of leather that wraps around and acts as the sides so cards don't fall out, and then you use the straps at the back just like a money clip.

[Obbigood]

x-post from 'Show your leather'

forgot when i start using, but should be around 9 months.

Workwear concept

[lazybum]

Horsehide exterior. The one on the left has been used heavily for 2-3 months. The other one was put together just today. Cut from the same piece of hide.

[JAW]

my bag. The first thing I made when I bought my industrial machine about 18 months ago.

[beatle]

beautiful bag

[explicitx]

is it recommended to tan and/or oil your leather products before use? I've heard many suggestions and was wondering what's the best way to get as much color out of a natural product as possible. and what kind of oil should I apply? was recommended neetsfoot or mink oil. not sure which one is better.

[JAW]

is it recommended to tan and/or oil your leather products before use? I've heard many suggestions and was wondering what's the best way to get as much color out of a natural product as possible. and what kind of oil should I apply? was recommended neetsfoot or mink oil. not sure which one is better.

Leather products are generally oiled by the manufacturere before they are sold, so you don't need to oil them right away, but if you want to darken them a little it might help. I would oil your leather every 6 months to a year, or if it feels dry or brittle. It depends on your climate. Neetsfoot and mink oil

are both good, and a compound conditioner like lexol is good too. That's all preference really. If you are trying to darken natural veg tan, spray it with a little water and set it out in the sun for a few hours.

[BrownMetallic]

here's some evo of the Horween Horsehide Mids__ 16mos old = worn daily***nvm the concho, the silver replacement broke, so had to slap the original back on, but got my eyes peeled for a new one.

taken w/o flash:

taken w/flash to show the patina:

[Vanquish Gold]

Nudie Alfred Wallet... 1.5 years

[hollowsleather]

Bracelet at 2 months, 1 month, and new.

[ranonranonarat]

here is a leather pocket triangle that chris_n made. been using it for 14months now.

[ranonranonarat]

oiled my leather goods today..

[beatle]

very nice boots and evo

[denimdestroyedmylife]

New-esque RM HRO1A...4 months oldish

[this is cross-posted; all apologies]

five years later (my brain hurts a lot)

plus a little home-surgery (in the year 2011 peg and awl)

[beatle]

stunning....

[lucaas]

one of my customer's wallet.

brand new

leave it on the sun 1,5 hour + mink oil

thank you

[jigsaw]

New

Now

[ItsJustNC]

Just a month in China did this..! HAHA.!

X-post from Uniqlo Selvage.

[ItsJustNC]

1 Month. The prophecy is slowly being fulfilled..! Nice gradient patina on the shell, heavy patina on the lace..! Can't wait.

[ItsJustNC]

Just 1 month. Thank you Guangzhou...! Haha.!

[corporalclegg]

Wallet I made for myself a few months ago

When new