Is there a way to smooth out textured leather?

[indydude18]

Hey there guys!

I was able to get my hands on a super old Harley Davidson biker jacket in a Dino-Hide lambskin. Is there any possible way to make the leather less pronounced or get the Dino-Hide to be less exaggerated?

Two methods I've been thinking of:

1. Repeated leather conditioning
2. "Ironing" the leather (though that ALREADY seems like a bad idea)

All thoughts welcome! Thanks!

[Weston]

You might be able to wet the leather and put something heavy on it until it dries. I'd think you would have to do this a panel at a time. Slow going.

I'd advise strongly against using a hot iron on it!

Weston

[Indiana Jeff]

I agree with Weston, though I find it ironic, most around these parts are trying to increase the texture of the leather, not smooth it.

Wetting and stretching the leather may smooth the hide a bit, but then, you'll be stretching the leather so there's the likely possibility it the jacket will be too big.

Can you post pictures?

Regards,

Indiana Jeff