Re: [BKARTS] Odd leather question

[Don Drake <ddrake@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Melissa,

I hit some harmatan goat with steam the other day and it's sure 'nuf
dull now! Kinda cooked most of the texture out too... This wasn't a
controlled process but there may be something here for your
experiments.

Don Drake
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On Jun 22, 2004, at 10:17 AM, MelissaJay Craig wrote:

> Hi - Does anyone have a good method for permanently dulling the glossy
> surface of some goatskins, without damage to the leather?  If it
> helps, I'm using a Harmatan skin, grade 2, dark brown, and I want it
> to have a very matte appearance. It will be used structurally and also
> as feather onlays. Any ideas are much appreciated,
> Melissa Jay Craig, Chicago
> (a long-time lurker)
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