How Do You Pick a Leather Sofa That Lasts a Lifetime?
Choose the best leather sofa, sectional, or recliner: quality, brands, comfort, and care & maintenance 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 to Make Leather Bracelets, Tie Leather Laces, and Reshape Leather Wallets
Craft leather bracelets, tie leather laces, reshape wallets, with Leather Care, Leather Goods Care, and Maintenance tips.
How Do You Fix Tears, Cuts, and Holes in Leather Car Seats?
Fix tears, cuts, holes in leather car seats: prep, patching, filler, dyeing, sealing, color matching, pro vs DIY, maintenance.
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.
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.