Darkening up a natural color whip

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mollet44
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Darkening up a natural color whip

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I like my whip right now - but in order to give it that indy well used look - I would like it a little darker. What is the best way to give it that well used look? Or does it darken up over time?
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It will darken up over time with use. I couldnt wait for mine to though, I coated it up with pecards and left it streached out in the sun , hanging from my clothes line. After about two to four hours a day for two days it was a nice walnut color. I know its not good for the whip, but it worked.
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The heat of the sun, (not the light) will darken the leather quicker.

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I kept handling mine and the oils from my hand gave it a nice aged appearance, fairly quickly.
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