How to Iron Leather

Sometimes a little elbow grease is just what's needed to create usable products from something seemingly useless.
Watch Clayton demonstrate how to remove wrinkles from chrome tanned leather.
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**Always test on a small inconspicuous area first!

[@davidboyle1902]

This was the technique I’ve been looking for. Took my wife’s advice and didn’t go to blistering hot, but with a few spritzes and careful attention to how the iron moved on the skins, I was able to turn essentially unusable hides into presentable pieces. Applying water was useful for skins that were in storage for literally years. A valuable lesson learned. Thanks a bunch.

[@denasewell]

This is very useful! I really love getting scrap bundles because they are less expensive as well as it inspires creativity!

[@PiecesOfJenus]

My thoughts, exactly!

[@CantrellLeatherGoods]

What a great idea! Very useful information- Thanks yall!! So glad to see videos from you guys.

[@facaballero]

It really worked!!!! I washed my leather skirt in the washing machine and I ruined it, but with this tutorial my skirt went back to normal 🤍 Thank you so much!!!!

[@PiecesOfJenus]

This is awesome! Thank you both for sharing & God bless your continued success!

[@ktaylor7901]

Great advice! I used my hot iron, on the cotton setting with steam, to iron wrinkles out of a new pair of lamb skin leather pants. The pants were shipped to me in such a way that caused wrinkles. I turned the pants inside out and ironed the backside of the leather. I used pressure, yet kept the iron moving. I was scared because leather pants cost $1,000, but they turned out great.

[@waynestockwell4010]

Thanks for this video, it is a lot of help.

[@andreatthatsme]

Thank you Kevin. 🤗💗 I placed myself on punishment for spending too much and a time out to buy leather then you come along with the video...😨. I already knew it was possible to iron leather.Lol lololol. Now my impulse has kicked in to get some wrinkled leather to save money knowing the actual ratio to get wrinkles out. *sigh*🤔

[@hannahshiloh8259]

Wow,, what I have just been looking for,, thanks for the video!

[@ibrown98]

I used this to iron out a leather Roman Peteruges, which had been in a bag for years, for a costume party last minute!

[@kristimitchell4476]

I think the use of a damp pressing cloth would work well in this situation as well. This might be faster, and would dispel the worry about staining due to water content.

[@Colin623]

Good video and very useful to know, I can also confirm that you can use a damp cloth laid on the back of the leather, then use the steam iron on top of the damp cloth, does the same job without the need for alcohol.

[@xiangyingwei9697]

It worked!!!!! Thank you!

[@pequodexpress]

I needed this information. Thank you. Was there a visible difference between using water and 50/50 water and isopropyl alcohol?

[@wasnt_it]

I'm going to try using denatured alcohol, (it's all I have on hand right now), I was hesitant to use an iron but I'm going for it now, thanks!

[@themidstream]

Thank you Sirs.

[@ojustasmr1705]

I am gonna use alu foil to prevent the direct heat. I hope it doesn't burn mine this way. Thank u👍

[@stormsrisingleather8235]

Will this method work for suede?

[@nicknick1864]

Could this work on a thick leather belt to straighten the warping?

[@AppelmoesArtandPhotography]

Does that work with a hair-on cowhide rug too?

[@dividivus]

Thank you

[@SpringfieldLeather]

Thank you for watching!

[@anthonyuy6781]

How many watts is recommendable for the leather? Thank you

[@nyccatholic2765]

Thank you, but how can we get fold creases out of a Side of Patton Leather Lambskin? (The Front is very slippery & shiny and the back is its' natural suede.) Thank you!!

[@jad7932]

I have a pair of incredibly thick leather trousers and there’s a straight crease about an inch left of the seam in the leg. From knee to hem. Would also appreciate some info

[@dianawoods6991]

I buy suede and other leather cord for necklaces and they are wrinkled due to it is wrapped around the flat 4" cardboard.

[@hollyh7443]

Does this work on buckskin?

[@petebutler5139]

I was astounded by the old guys intellect until he said there was smoke rising from the surface! 😜

[@christineziegler1554]

Can 50% alcohol work without the iron?

[@rfleecs]

Wow! Looking forward to trying this. Is Herman Oak included in the upcoming wrinkled leather sale? I am definitely interested. Stay warm!

[@SpringfieldLeather]

Unfortunately, Hermann Oak is not included in the wrinkle sale. :)

[@rfleecs]

@@SpringfieldLeather figured not, but thought I'd ask. Thanks so much for your response

[@stellahsgroove]

Can you use a heat press iron? Thank you!

[@rebelmarshall3632]

I'm sure you could. I'd do 10 seconds at a time as the temperatures are higher on the heat presses compared to a household iron.

[@stanmcconnell9474]

Does this process work on both veg tanned and chrome tanned leathers?

[@SpringfieldLeather]

We tried it on veg tanned leathers and the results were not very happy. Veg tan tends to burn when ironed. But, if you feel like experimenting and have a bit of scrap- try it on that and see what happens!

[@stuartmarkman769]

Will this work with the lizard skin or chrome tanned leather?

[@Itismeliitxell]

Do you iron over the grain part or the flesh??

[@SpringfieldLeather]

Flesh side.

[@Itismeliitxell]

@@SpringfieldLeather thank you so much!

[@mandyreyna3711]

Can you do this to a purse that has color?

[@SpringfieldLeather]

It is hard to say without seeing what it looks like.

[@TalklikeAPirate]

Thinking full strength dollar store 50% alcohol is close enough to the 90% watered-down half to 45% at a big $ savings.

[@mycelleismybffl]

what if both sides are smooth? how then do you remove the wrinkles?!

[@SpringfieldLeather]

If they are both smooth do you really even have wrinkles??? ;)

[@mycelleismybffl]

no i meant like a coating on both sides, not a suede side. sorry for the confusion

[@SpringfieldLeather]

Test it on a piece first, but it would be ideal to smooth out on the back of the piece you are using. If you can get the water or mixture to soak in a bit then iron it out. The big thing is to get the water to penetrate the leather without "staining" it. Hopefully this makes some sort of sense or that we are even understanding your question.

[@beautypablotamarini7315]

Steam or without steam?

[@SpringfieldLeather]

We did without steam.

[@beautypablotamarini7315]

@@SpringfieldLeather thank you very veryyy much!!!

[@rogermadrange1724]

Kevin is funny 😆

[@rka0]

Consumer don't have leathers like that show us in stitched leather jacket

[@Stoney327]

Gentlemen: Not to rain on your parade, but... I'd avoid "tap water" for a few reasons. Some tap waters have been chemically treated. I live on the outskirts of my city and I have "Town water", water that's been chemically treated with Phosphates, Chlorine, and contains some trace minerals. Any of these on leather with heat applied will cause staining. White, Brown, Green, none of which are appealing? I believe that your best bet would be the demineralized or "distilled" water. Even "purified or filtered" water contains some mineral elements? Just my thoughts. Thanks for the informative video. When will these less expensive, wrinkled hides become available, and will you send out an announcement in your newsletter? I subscribe, thank you. Stoney

[@SpringfieldLeather]

Those are very good points Stoney! We think it's best to test out a small section of the leather in question before attempting the entire hide or side, just to be on the safe side...pun intended, ha! Distilled water does seem like the best idea. We are a few weeks out on the wrinkled leather- but yes you are right, we will absolutely announce the wrinkled leather in our newsletter! Thank you for subscribing! :)

[@americanpaisareturns9051]

This is how basketball shoe fanatics take out the wrinkles from their Jordan’s.

[@ShanyShannon]

Can faux leather be ironed? Just hearing the statement, "All leather is different." Nonetheless still want an answer before I burn my jacket. 😣

[@SpringfieldLeather]

Hi...good question! Actually I’ve never tried that....but I would think so. I would ask a dry cleaning person. They should know.

[@SpaceTrashCrash]

Thin layers of plastic cannot be ironed without destroying it. Ironing poly urethane fabric would be like ironing a plastic bag. A hot tumble dryer ruins it, too. The safest bet from my experience is dipping into moderately hot water from the tap, smoothing it, then using a warm hairdryer.

[@Mikaylouise]

Can you iron fake leather?

[@bravemonkey455]

No

[@Struthio_Camelus]

Gents, as long as the iron is hot, those shirts could use a little of that action too. Best regards.

[@jacquelinebriones2234]

As

[@KMoWearableArt]

Leather is okay with tap water, your iron is a different story - use distilled.

[@SpringfieldLeather]

Traveler distilled is indeed best. Having some denatured alcohol mixed with it is a good thing as well. Maybe around 30 %......