How to Dye Suede Shoes and Boots Black: A Sourcing and Step-by-Step Guide
Where to buy suede dye/paint for shoes and boots; how to dye suede black, prep, apply, cure, and care tips.
Tannery Talk
Helping You Care for Your Precious Leather
Tannery Talk
Helping You Care for Your Precious Leather
Harriet Nicholson
Harriet is a avid collector of leather goods such as purses, bags, seat covers, etc and has an extensive background in leather care, recovery, stain removal and restoration. She has worked for a number of years perfecting her leather care techniques and knows the ins and outs of restoring all kinds and types of leather products. With her first hand knowledge in leather care, you can not go wrong listening to her advice.
How Do You Remove Cat Urine and Other Animal Urine Odors from Leather Sofas, Furniture, and Car Seats?
Remove cat and pet urine odors from leather sofas, furniture, car seats—testing, cleaners, deodorizing, conditioning.
How Are Leather Knife Sheaths Made? A Craftsperson’s Guide from Hide to Hold
Leather knife sheath making: cowhide prep, crafting techniques, tooling, and cutting methods for care and maintenance.
How Do You Remove Oil Stains from Suede Shoes, Boots, and Uggs?
Oil stains on suede: shoes, boots, Uggs—step-by-step tips, blotting, cleaners, drying, and protection.
How to Clean, Wash, and Maintain Real and Faux Sheepskin Rugs at Home
How to clean, wash, and maintain real and faux sheepskin rugs at home: stains, drying, upkeep, and leather goods care tips.
How Do You Remove Salt Stains and Snow Damage from Suede and Faux Suede Boots?
How to remove salt stains and snow damage from suede and faux suede boots—step-by-step cleaning, drying, conditioning, and prevention tips.
How Can You Tell Real Leather from Fake? A Leatherworker’s Guide
Identify real vs faux leather: tests by touch, smell, grain, and backing; care tips for leather goods and maintenance.
How Do You Repair Scratches on Leather and Suede?
Repair scratches on leather and suede furniture and goods: DIY methods, tools, products, color match, conditioning, and upkeep.
How Do You Clean, Repair, and Work With Suede Cord, Fabrics, Watch Bands, and Gloves?
How to work with, clean, and repair suede cord, fabrics, watch bands, and gloves; tools, techniques, stain removal, and upkeep.
How Do You Clean Leather Boots and Shoes to Keep Their Finish Looking Great?
Leather boot/shoe cleaning methods to preserve finish: tools, cleaners, conditioning, stain removal, drying, and storage.