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QuestionHow do I harden fake leather after I have already sewn it?Community AnswerIf you want stiff leather, I would recommend a mixture of Elmer's glue and water.
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QuestionMy purse handle was stiff, but has slowly lost its shape. How can I restore it?Community AnswerIf it's the kind of handle I'm thinking of, they usually have a core of hard, cheaper material to give it form, and the leather is sewn around it. The best thing to do would be to cut the sewing line and re-do the handle's core; that way you can put even better quality materials inside, which will last longer.
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QuestionI have some thin, soft leather I want to practice stamping on, but it won't hold. Is there a way to stiffen it so it will hold the print?Community AnswerTry mixing water with a small amount of cornstarch or corn flour! It should be a cloudy-like water. Dip it and let it sit for 24 hours before stamping. I haven't tried this, but from crafting experience, this method works well for stiffening hemp string when making string designs!
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QuestionThe waxing instructions seem to be for a standard oven, but show a pic of a microwave. Am I missing something?Community AnswerThere are standard ovens shaped like a microwave. Some even have stoves on top. There are also microwave ovens that include an electric grill.
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QuestionHow do I make hard leather soft?Community AnswerLots of mink oil and working the leather, folding and rolling it, should bring it back to soft. This will take time, depending how stiff the leather is.
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QuestionHow do I stiffen the leather flap on a messenger bag?Community AnswerMake mixture of Elmer's glue and water. Rub the mixture on your leather and let it dry for about twelve hours.
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