Darkening/aging leather - how?

Andy Buse · Post by **Andy Buse** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 11:56 am

How do I darken/age leather without making a mess that will rub off, or dirty clothing and furniture, or weaken the material?

This is not for a coat, BTW, this is for some leather trimming on a repro WWII shoulder bag.

Thanks!

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Mon Mar 13, 2006 6:47 pm

Here is how I darkened my holster some time ago;

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You could even buy leather coloring stuff and do it that way with good result.
Mine turned out great after taking the Zippo to it.

Regards,
Swindiana

Andy Buse · Post by **Andy Buse** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 9:40 am

Sweet. Thanks for the heads up!

astroboy · Post by **astroboy** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 3:11 am

Thanks for this info too... My jacket & Aldens were looking a bit off colour after some distressing...