Darkening leather

tikkitti

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Mar 8, 2015
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Any hints or tips for darkening brown leather to black or very dark brown. I have a close contact saddle which I really need darker, I'm thinking neatsfoot oil? Or is there and easier way? Any suggestions really appreciated. x
 
Thanks, it's my daughters saddle but while she's out of action I thought I'd give her the job of cleaning tack once her arms out of her sling :Dx
 
I use black leather dye on anything I want black, it works a treat but you have to buff it off really well and be prepared for the odd mark on jods and numnahs for 2 or 3 weeks after doing it :)
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the trouble with trying to use leather dye on saddle leather is it is already packed with grease and this will stop the sprit dye being taken up properly and you could end up with a patchy mess that will maybe come off on clothes.
 
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