https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-for-diy-leather-tips-dying-leather-oiling-suede-etc Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:09:23 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-for-diy-leather-tips-dying-leather-oiling-suede-etc#post-1609032 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 15:46:16 +0000 JAileen 1609032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In the style forum they showed a suede jacket that they kind of distressed. I liked how it turned out. </p> <p>Snoseal does give "that" kind of finish. I think you're supposed to heat it so it melts on the item. Also I think it's beeswax so no nasty smell. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-for-diy-leather-tips-dying-leather-oiling-suede-etc#post-1609022 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 15:33:09 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1609022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah! &nbsp; I want to get that beautiful finish, like the skirt in the photos has, without tpetroleum chemicals or a chemical smell clinging to the garment. &nbsp; &nbsp;I have a vintage suede skirt I might try this out on, but first I'm going to go get something suede from a thrift store, to test it out.</p> <p>I forgot about Sno Seal! &nbsp; Sno seal came up on some threads I saw, people had good things to say about the waterproofing. &nbsp; &nbsp;I'm not as worried about waterproofing, but if it gives that pretty finish to the suede, then yes! </p> <p>I just found this link, about halfway down there is a before/after of suede boots. </p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.askandyaboutclothes.com/forum/showthread.php?165000-Do-suede-boots-make-sense-for-hard-wearing"><a href="http://www.askandyaboutclothes.com/forum/showthread.php?165000-Do-suede-boots-make-sense-for-hard-we" rel="nofollow">http://www.askandyaboutclothes.....or-hard-we</a>...</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Skiing in Levis is pretty impressive! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-for-diy-leather-tips-dying-leather-oiling-suede-etc#post-1609020 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 15:21:31 +0000 JAileen 1609020@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wasn't sure what you were asking about in the your original post. I looked at the Otter Wax tutorial. It looks like what we did years ago with Snoseal, applying it to boots and jeans. We skiied in Levi's!</p> <p>Regarding the wax on upholstery, I read somewhere that you shouldn't wear a waxed Barbour jacket on car seats because the wax would get on the upholstery. And in winter I have the seat heaters on all the time. I had bought a couple of jackets last year and ended up returning them because I didn't like the greasy feel left on my hands, just while trying them on. I really loved the jackets otherwise. I don't know if you were planning on using Otter wax or some other kind of wax. I don't remember the consistency of Snoseal. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-for-diy-leather-tips-dying-leather-oiling-suede-etc#post-1609017 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 15:06:29 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1609017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It occurs to me that one of the tests will need to be what happens if I wax a skirt or jacket - will it rub off on upholstery, or melt and get icky if someone is running their heater? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-for-diy-leather-tips-dying-leather-oiling-suede-etc#post-1609016 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 15:05:11 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1609016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do too, Carter! &nbsp; But before I do it, I'm going to locate some inexpensive suede to test this out on.</p> <p>Here are some links I found last night:</p> <p>This one has some good tips, but I don't think I would use Briwax. &nbsp;Imagine getting in your car and then realizing the fumes hadn't fully gone away like you thought!</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.improvisedlife.com/2013/10/07/how-to-wax-suede-and-give-it-a-fab-new-look/">http://www.improvisedlife.com/.....-new-look/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>These guys seem to almost unanimously endorse Otter Wax, but their link to tutorials isn't working...</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.styleforum.net/t/308795/oiling-down-suede-is-it-possible-how-benefits">http://www.styleforum.net/t/30.....w-benefits</a></p> <p>And as I was typing this, I JUST found this link, Carter!</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.otterwax.com/blogs/journal/54409669-the-ultimate-waxed-suede-tutorial">http://www.otterwax.com/blogs/.....e-tutorial</a></p> <p>I'm going to order the large-size block of the Fabric Wax and go find myself some suede to play with. &nbsp; I'll keep you posted!</p> <p>(I'm also thinking I'll use any leftover fabric wax on an old thrifted trench coat of mine, and see what happens) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-for-diy-leather-tips-dying-leather-oiling-suede-etc#post-1608965 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 13:06:10 +0000 carter 1608965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh! I have noideas for you,but please keepus posted. I have a suede jacket I'd love to try this on:-). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/looking-for-diy-leather-tips-dying-leather-oiling-suede-etc#post-1608879 Fri, 29 Jan 2016 05:17:45 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 1608879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was nosing around on eBay and found this <i><u></u></i><u>glorious</u><u></u> skirt, by Kiki de Montparnasse. &nbsp; It is listed as 'oiled suede', and I love the finish. &nbsp;LOVE. &nbsp; But I don't $600-plus-shipping love it. &nbsp; I'm going to swing by Goodwill and some other thrift stores to find a suede piece to try a DIY out on. &nbsp;</p> <p>I did some research online, and waxing with Otter Wax seems to keep coming up as an alternative with similar results - but I thought I would check in here and see if any of you have other products you have used and recommend - and any tips in the process of oiling or waxing suede. &nbsp; I recall some of the YLF'ers have done amazing things with leather dyes and paints.</p> <p>And for that matter, I would love to hear about leather dying and painting recommendations for shoes and bags. &nbsp; &nbsp;Products, tips, etc.</p> <p>(I put this post under 'Dressing'. &nbsp; I figured if my experiment is a success, I'll be dressing in what I hope will be an oiled suede skirt. &nbsp; Or waxed). </p>