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Leather
Leather is any treated animal skin or rawhide. The tough, flexible, and aesthetically pleasing characteristics of leather have made it a staple in the production of shoes, clothes, furniture and many other goods.
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What is a good name for a clothes store?
Great Garments*your name's* Garment Shop
Garment Corner
Garment Place
How do you clean leather gloves?
Go to any automotive supply store, find the detailing dept. buy a container of leather cleaner, follow the directions. Automotive leather cleaner, i have found to work really well.
First bought Meguiar's leather cleaner/conditioner for my beige leather seats.....did nothing to clean them (I'm using a horse hair brush). Than bought Autoglym leather cleaner.....also without any improvement. Went to detailer who suggested using Spray Nine on a white rag (white so the colour of the rag doesn't bleed to your seats from the Spray Nine.) This worked awesome, another advantage of the white rag was I could actually see how much dirt came off my seats. I of course conditioned my seats after I was finished cleaning them.
How do you remove the smell of mothballs from leather?
Put Olive oil on it every day for 3 days, and the smell should leave.
Where does Starbucks buy its leather chairs from?
Galerkin Design.
310-769-1275
Manufactured our Vista Chair for them for three years 93-96
Fabric- Purple and Brown Velvet
Style- Low Wing Back Chair
We were the first company to supply Starbucks with "Soft Seating" in 93 at the New York Soho location.
How do you get ink off leather?
There are several methods for removing ink from leather - some better than others. First off, ink does not come off easily especially if it has been there for any period of time. If that is the case, have it done by a professional. Also, if it is a suede then it will not come off without marking the leather. If you are going to do it yourself, be very GENTLE - it is very easy to damage leather beyond repair. Very gently rub stained area with a clean white towel using rubbing alcohol/surgical spirit. Let dry completely.
In extreme hunger eating anything, perhaps your shoe may seem like a good idea. While you CAN chew and eat leather, it will not provide your body any nutritional value. Simply, it may be something to distract your hungry frenzied mind.
Mythbusters on the Discovery Channel has run a few segments to debunk this and they concluded that because the leather shoe will not provide any nutrition, it may be a good idea to save your shoes for walking, (as the leather may contain toxic dyes and polishes as well.)
Another user said:
Yes you can eat anything, its just how your body processes it that's dangerous.
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How do get pen out of a leather sofa?
Removing ink from leather is not a cleaning problem.
Most ink removal products will not work simply because of the length of time the ink has been on the leather. Ink is a dye and has re-coloured the leather (this is what it is meant to do)
The longer the ink has been on the leather the harder it is to remove because it soaks into the finish. Once it has soaked into the finish you have to use very strong products to remove it, which will also remove finish and pigment which then need replacing. Pigment/Protected leather If the ink is on a pigmented leather then the first thing you should try is an LTT Ink Stick. The fresher the ink the more chance you have of removing it. It is a good idea to have one in your house if you have pale leather and children!!!! Old ink will be harder to remove than new ink and may mean resorting to solvents which will also remove the finish. This is probably best left to the experts
If an ink stick doesn't work a solvent based remover will need to be used and it may also remove finish and pigment so is best left to the experts.
You should also be using LTT Leather Protect on your suite. This will act like a 'scotchgard' and will make any more mishaps easier to clean off.
You will see many people recommending household products to remove ink - this is not recommended as most simply will not work, some may appear to work but the damage they cause can make a much bigger problem which is then un-repairable (even by a technician) DO NOT USE THE FOLLOWING:
- Hairspray - This is very risky as it can make the matter far worse by spreading the ink over a bigger area and can sometimes then be impossible to fix.
- Nail Varnish remover/solvents will remove the finish on the leather even if you cannot tell it is doing so and this will then need replacing, and alcohol may do the same depending on the strength of the finish on the leather.
- Baby wipes - just about the worst thing you can use on a leather as they break down the finish and will eventually ruin it.
- Milk or Toothpaste - these are just silly ideas that will leave sticky residues on the surface which will help to break down the finish on your leather.
- Silicones/furniture polish - should not be used on leather. They will form a coating on the surface of the leather which will not allow any moisture to get to the leather itself and will eventually break all the finish down and cause it to crack.
- Hide food will not remove ink and will leave residues on the leather which will attract dirt and oils.
- Most leather cleaners will not remove ink unless a very good leather protector has been used on a regular basis.
How do you get cat spray off a leather couch?
First, wash it off with lysol or pine sol, then after that dries, wipe it down with "Natures Miracle, Just for Cats" they should sell it at any petco or petsmart. works like a charm
How do you glue a patch to leather?
Buy a kit that mends leather, it contains a certain type of glue that you have to use, and follow the instructions.
you should be able to buy this kit either online or at a leather store.
How do you Remove scuff marks from patent leather?
If you have oil based eye make-up remover handy use that. I did and it works like goo b gone only not citrus smelling and you might have this on hand already! This worked very well!
How do you get sharpie of a leather?
Permanent marker can be easily removed from leather surfaces using distilled white vinegar. Let the vinegar sit on the stain for a few minutes to ensure that it penetrates. Then wipe off the stain with a damp cloth and circular motions.
How do you replace perished stitching on a leather jacket?
to stich leather you should do a blanket stitch do the stiches closely together but never stich in the same spot make shure you redu yoyure stich if it is further apart then 2 cm . always go over your work so you can redu any mistakes.
During processing, leather can be dyed with a variety of pigmented chemicals. Once the leather has been dried and sealed, however, it generally cannot be stained evenly.
Who made the first leather football?
L.P. Smock, a player at Princeton University, designed the first official football uniform in 1877. The uniform consisted of a canvas jacket, black knee pants, stockings and a jersey. The modern football jersey, with numbers on the front and back to indicate each player, did not come into practice until the first half of the 20th century.
How do you apply an iron-on patch to a denim jacket?
First, make sure that the jacket is clean and dry.
Heat up your iron--better to not use steam--to a cotton setting (the patch label may say otherwise, so follow that).
Place the area of the jacket you want to patch so that it is flat on the ironing board. Make sure it will stay in position so you can leave it to cool after you put the patch on. Heat up the area by placing the iron on it for a few moments--make sure the area has no wrinkles.
Place the patch on the warm area of the jacket, hold the iron still to melt the glue, and then gently press along all of the edges. If this is a repair patch rather than being a decorative patch, then cut the patch into a circular shape before ironing it on. This will help prevent peeling.
Leave the patch in place to cool for a few hours.
omg this is like so easy make a quilt then just put them together first you turn the clothing in side out, then you put the patch on. you need to get thread that matches the clothing so it blends in. just use a sewing machine.
How do you get leather shoe laces to stay tied?
They will stay tied if you tuck the non looped end under the first tie.
How do you turn suede into leather?
Use a clean toothbrush and a damp sponge using a conditioning liquid silicone and there you have a softer suede garment
How do you apply a patch to a leather jacket or vest?
Here is another, easier way: Measure where you want the patch on the sleeve with the jacket on. Mark this with a white taylor's chalk, or blue on a white jacket ,so it's visible. Open the lining at the bottom back hem just enough to get your hand in. Slip your hand up between the lining and the leather in the area where you will put the patch. Then with a "small" sharp upholestry needle using a mylon thread in a clear color (light weight fishing line works well for this) and a thimble to push this through the leather, starting with the first stitch through the underside of the patch so the knot in the end of the thread is hidden under the patch but will hole the thread securely push the needle down through the leather to the hand between the leather and the lining and back up through the edge of the patch. Continue working the needle back and forth through the patch and the leather using the thimble to push the needle straight and making a satin stitch though it really doesn't need to be that close together on the stitches. One every 16th of and inch should be sufficient. When you get all the way around the patch and back to your starting point, slip the needle around the first stitch in a half-hitch (first part of a knot) and then back around in the 2nd half-hitch to complete the knot. Then slide the needle all the way under the patch between it and the leather pulling the thread through to the other side of the patch, pull the thread up with a bit of a pucker, so when you cut the thread it slips back under the patch with a long end.
I know this looks a bit complicated but it really isn't. Just make sure you don't catch the lining with the thread or the jacket or it won't hang right and will wear uncomfortably. When you've finished with the patch don't forget to restitch the jacket lining hem back where it belongs.
What is the process called to soften leather?
The best methord i have used is to use a mild oil to remove dirt and grease... and let the oil soak in... and then let it dry... once the oil on the outer surface is removed ... apply a clear coat of leather nourishing wax based polish (low viscous)... once dried... brush to shine... this is how you soften a leather watch band... note:- if the band is double layered leather... the oil might soften the glue that binds it together... before applying the wax based polish... use a mild coat of rubber based glue to adhere the surfaces...
A person who makes hides into leather?
There is no single word to describe such a person in english. They are called either a leather-worker or leather-craftsman
A tanner makes leather from untreated skins, he does not make things from leather.
How do I restore a faded black leather jacket?
a leather specialist can probably restore it - look them up in the yellow pages
Or: Try black shoe polish - try it first in an unoticeable area rub it on and polish, 2 coats if necessary, if it looks good (It should) do the whole lot.
do NOT use shoe polish - use a pro product like "black jacket" by pacificleatherworks.com OR use a combination of a pro black oil dye from fiebing's ( fiebing.com ) plus a finish, fiebing's acrylic resolene
The fashioning of leather goods. (Making things with leather).
