Feature(may vary by option.)
●Rub Off is a semi-aniline leather with a rub off finish. It has a traditional topcoat, a darker colour, which can be rubbed off to reveal a lighter underlayer. This unique leather allows the base colour to show through creating an antique look.
●This premium leather hide is made from top-quality full-grain sheep leather, ensuring durability and longevity. Its natural grain texture and soft feel has tightly packed, silky pores. The scent of real leather is apparent.
●Size: Our leather hide measures approximately 7-9 sq. ft, providing ample material for your creative projects. With an average thickness of 0.8mm.
●Selection: AA Grade Quality leather hide selection. We manually select each hide from hundreds of hides to find the best possible leather for your crafting.
●Durability: The full-grain leather construction and natural oils give this leather hide superior resistance to wear and tear, ensuring that your project will look as good as new for years to come.
●Ethically Sourced: All skins are from animals that have been reared as a food source. It is a whole Sheepskin, not a square / rectangle piece.
●When using any chemical on your rub-off leather product, always test it on a small, hidden area first to see how the leather reacts. This allows you to ensure that the chemical wont cause unwanted damage or discoloration.
[Brown & Tan]
Description
Step-by-Step Process:
1. Preparation:
- Ensure your leather product is clean and free of dirt, dust, and oils.
- Work in a well-ventilated area to avoid inhaling fumes from chemicals.
2. Rubbing Treatment:
- Dampen a soft cloth with rubbing iso alcohol or acetone. When using the chemical use with lower concentration first. Maximum concentration of rubbing alchol recommended is 70%.
- Lightly rub the damp cloth over the areas which will create variation in color.
- Allow the leather to dry completely.
3. Examining:
- Examine the leather to see if youve achieved the desired antique effect. If you want more distressing, you can repeat the application steps.
4. Final Touches:
- Apply a leather conditioner or wax to the entire leather surface. This will help nourish and protect the leather.
- If needed, gently buff the leather with a clean, soft cloth to achieve a subtle sheen.
Can also do sanding if rugged look is required, do this step before step 2:
- Gently sand the areas of the leather where you want to create an antique look. Focus on edges, seams, and areas that would naturally experience wear over time.
- Sand with light pressure using fine-grit sandpaper or a sanding block. The goal is to lightly remove the top dye layer and expose the lighter layer underneath.
- Wipe away sanding residue with a clean, dry cloth.