using Vaseline or KY jelly to condition leather?

[RavenSpirit2k4]

Some one mentioned this to me about a week ago and I'd almost forgotten it. I tried it on a small piece of scrap leather and it seemed to work. What I'm wondering about is long-term effects. Does anyone else know about this? Pros and cons?

If this works well, it would make my kinky shopping easier, as I always keep a supply of KY jelly on hand. Make of that statement what you will.

 

[WriterDom]

Whip makers and other Pros use Pecard leather dressing. It is similar to Vaseline but designed for leather. If you put KY on your leather, I will personally spank your ass.

 

[Vixandra]

Whip makers and other Pros use Pecard leather dressing. It is similar to Vaseline but designed for leather. If you put KY on your leather, I will personally spank your ass.

You know, Writer, that might just be incentive for her to do it?

Seriously though- buy a leather conditioner. It'll be safest- wouldn't want to ruin a fav toy because you conditioned it wrong.

 

[Shadowsdream]

This seems to be a good thread to ask a question in as it is leather related.

Is there any way to shrink leather that will not harden the leather?

I have a lovely pair of thigh high boots that over time have become looser than I would like at the thighs....

 

[shyly curious]

Leather conditioning = go to a tack shop, there are many nice things there to keep horse harnesses supple and luxurious.

Shadowsdream, also think about trying a tack shop that deals with equine apparel. Riders boots are very expensive, there must be ways to tighten up your boots. There must be a cobbler near you too.

 

[WriterDom]

Pecard Leather Dressing, quietly manufactured in Wisconsin since 1902, is the unrecognized jewel among the many leather dressings on the market today. It is based on a petroleum lubricant similar to vaseline, with additions of selected waxes including beeswax. It is a dressing which penetrates the leather, allows the fibres to bend and move without chafing and breaking, coats the fibres to inhibit oxidation, and helps maintain a desirable level of moisture in the leather. Fine leather deserves good care.

Not only that, but it will give your flogger more bite.

 

[RavenSpirit2k4]

Not only that, but it will give your flogger more bite.

I'm on it.

 

[lassarina]

Not only that, but it will give your flogger more bite. [/B]

may i say "OW!!"?

 

[Evaleastaristev]

Not only that, but it will give your flogger more bite.

Sounds like fun

 

[Shadowsdream]

Leather conditioning = go to a tack shop, there are many nice things there to keep horse harnesses supple and luxurious.

Shadowsdream, also think about trying a tack shop that deals with equine apparel. Riders boots are very expensive, there must be ways to tighten up your boots. There must be a cobbler near you too.

~~smile~~ thank you shy...I had not thought of the tack shop for My boot problem...I only think tack shop when I am looking for torture devices...I mean tackdevices...uh huh thats what I mean!

 

[shyly curious]

~~smile~~ thank you shy...I had not thought of the tack shop for My boot problem...I only think tack shop when I am looking for torture devices...I mean tackdevices...uh huh thats what I mean!

*kneels and takes his place at Shadowdreams boots*

 

[RavenSpirit2k4]

I'm getting curious. What's in Pecard's that makes leather stingier? The generic leather oil I've been using doesn't do that.

 

[BlueSugar]

Where can this product be found? Pet store, homedepot, grocery store, shoe department?

its fine for all leather? including cuffs/collars?
the inside of my collar also leaves, well, a ring around my neck when I take it off -- how do I stop this?

is there any conditioning etc for suede ... I reciently made some pretty purchases from Jt's stockroom and forgot all about upkeep

oh- and how often does it need to be applied, is it on the bottle already?

red leather cuffs, set for ankle and wrists, matching collar and the suede flogger (incase anyone was wondering )

 

[catalina_francisco]

While Pecard seems to be popular, I would be wary if it is based on petroleum as over time that can be damaging to the leather. I have a leather treatment from an Australian saddlery (the one who had my stock and bullwhips handmade) called Oakwood (http://www.oakwoodproducts.com/) which is based on Lanolin, a safer natural alternative to petroleum, and also has beeswax, eucalyptus, tea tree, and emu oil included. It is also widely available in the USA (http://www.oakwoodusa.net/), Japan, and Europe as well as online. I have found it easy to use on our leather products, and unlike some (perhaps because it is a natural animal based product ), can be used as often as you wish without causing any bad effects to the leather.

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