Re: [BKARTS] Odd leather question

[Virginia Turnbull <virginia@xxxxxxxxx>]

You might try rubbing it very gently with some extremely fine sandpaper or
steel wool.   I did this once to a very glossy skin, and on that one, it
worked quite well.
----- Original Message -----
From: "MelissaJay Craig" <CamilleEon@xxxxxxx>
To: <BOOK_ARTS-L@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2004 1:17 PM
Subject: [BKARTS] Odd leather question


> 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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