Making your own leather balm

Just a chit chat, how to look after your leather along with making up a leather balm to treat the leather with, along with some more rabbiting on.

[@bking8984]

We need more authentic KZbinrs like you. Stay strong brother, from Spain.

[@charlietango1635]

Thank you sir.

[@breckenalfredo4578]

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[@mustafamicah7094]

@Brecken Alfredo instablaster ;)

[@breckenalfredo4578]

@Mustafa Micah thanks for your reply. I found the site thru google and I'm trying it out now. Seems to take a while so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

[@breckenalfredo4578]

@Mustafa Micah it worked and I actually got access to my account again. I am so happy:D Thank you so much, you really help me out!

[@lutherhgrindstonemtn3456]

I am amazed at his leather craftsmanship! No words to discibe his talent. I am so glad I have come across his channel, and as far as he saying this video was too long, not so! He is way to full of knowledge to not want to hear him talk! He is the type of jolly gentleman that it would be a pleasure to set and talk to him. Well, cheers to all, I'll be back! From the Mountains of Virginia, USA, Take care, stay well

[@hectorramos8539]

Thank Mr. Charlie T. I love the knowledge and energy you've got. Blessings

[@charlietango1635]

8oz beeswax 4oz boiled Linseed oil 4oz turpitine

[@thismyytbhandle]

thank you so much for posting the vid and this list! Greetings from a Peruvian student in the Netherlands :)

[@azelannbaron1816]

Most authentic video I've seen so far... Thank you for sharing your ideas sir! Love from the Philippines!

[@colinm1325]

Thanks for sharing some of your tips n tricks Charlie. I will endeavour to put them to good use. Kind Regards.

[@AshleyBrayson]

A thoroughly enjoyable video! Thank you!

[@ladonyawells5207]

Your funny🤣🤣🤣 I enjoy watching you!

[@Phildo8]

Just found your channel sir! I love your accent & your personality! I’m a new to making leather goods so I’m glad I found your channel!! Cheers from the States

[@charlietango1635]

you could also look on Bespoke leatherwork on facebook under groups, that is my other channel.

[@patchworkpoppit]

I love leathercraft and you give great advice. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@Mooncrescendo]

Dear CT1, thank you for sharing this video sir. You are very authentic and natural. KZbin needsmore real people such as yourself, we are getting tired of fake people pretending to be some stereotypic personalities.

[@nesmahamoda]

This was an absolute pleasure, thank you sir :)

[@charlietango1635]

Please feel free to subscribe to my channel and hit the bell, I do not put many videos up, but it is about time for me to put one up.

[@wvbonbonqueen]

OH MY, I am in love, with the first neck knife (2:45) I am a sucker for knives and this one is fabulous!!!!

[@janicescragg2388]

People who bee farm are a wonderful source for not only honey but the wax as well. I got one pound from a local person via Facebook buy and sell. This way I have the satisfaction of supporting a local person.

[@jamiebetts3923]

Brilliant need moor people like you keep safe my friend. 👍

[@EliteOnTheBeat]

You should add ALL these products to your videos description and become an affiliate with amazon, etc. This way you make ALOT more money then just monetizing your videos....Hope this helps sir. Much luv and respect from California.

[@charlietango1635]

I just make these videos in the hope that it will help someone out, or give them the courage to have a go themselves, I don't get paid by anyone when making a video, they are there in the hope that people will enjoy them.

[@3228000]

I would like to know if you have a recipe for leather antiquing finish, the kind that do's down into the tooled leather.....Thanks

[@charlietango1635]

You could try Neetfoot or coconut oil, they have good penetration, as it does my tooling work, but it will make the tooled leather look darker.

[@minaleathercraft8276]

Was hook to this video by your sense of humor hahahaha

[@d.t5314]

This is amazing 😂😂😂

[@lique1195]

Thanks!!

[@binder946]

Thank you

[@dreamerartworx]

You are a funny one :D I love your personality! Good video anway! Have a good one!

[@shonnaallison1265]

Hi yuh Charlie, New proud owner of a leather pouch here. My question for you is, would you recommend sticking with a heat gun for helping the balm soak into the leather better or would I be able to set my leather pouch out in the sun for 5 minutes or so? Would the UV rays be too harmful for fading of the leather to where you wouldn't recommend this technique? If so, what type of "heat gun" are you referring to? Thanks much in advance :)

[@charlietango1635]

Yes, but don't hold it too close to the pouch, and keep it moving, as it melts rub it in with a cloth. Do-not leave it in the sun, as it fades the leather very quick.

[@arncj18]

lard is a waterproofing agent as well can i replace the turpentine or linseed oil with it?

[@charlietango1635]

Yes you can.

[@lique1195]

Do you have any recommendations for a grey leather purse that got stained by bath & body works hand sanitizer?

[@charlietango1635]

No, sorry I don't

[@gonefahad3000]

My car's leather (Mercedes Genuine Leather) is all hardened and cracked but cracks are not my problem. The HARD cardboard leather is what i want to fix. Tried all off-shelf stuff. Now i need something which is not chemical and salesman propaganda. What do you suggest?

[@charlietango1635]

Leather balm or lanoline, but if it is cracked, it may be too late.

[@cloudydays6277]

Can you use Vaseline for cracking leather? I DONT want it turning dark though it’s a beautiful beige colour can you pls help what can I use on it? Thanks

[@charlietango1635]

No if you don't want it to go dark, use a balm it may darken down but will lighten up again

[@jlynn732]

Hes been smoking it Haha

[@gergemall]

Thx

[@alkg4070]

Can you used it for white leather? Thinking to used it on my sofa.

[@charlietango1635]

No you need a leather balm for that my friend.

[@seanaguayo]

Hi thank you for your video. I have a few questiosn about the beeswax: You mentioned it getting sucked into the leather due to heat. Does regular, day to day heat (say I leave my leather bag in the car for a few days) does the wax melt off and drip off the leather? And after some time, with dirt and dust accumulating on the leather, won't the beeswax absorb the dirt into the leather causing ugly discoloration? How do you clean the beeswax? How do you clean the leather after the dirty beeswax is absorbed into the leather? Thank you so much in advance for the help and reply.

[@charlietango1635]

you should clean it with leather balm cleaner, or you could wipe it with a damp cloth to wipe the dirt off, but it should not lift the wax out, then just let it dry at room temperature, once the wax has been melted into the leather it will not run out of the leather, don't leave the bag in the sun for long periods, you should melt the wax into the leather bag with the wife's hair dryer or your heat gun, you will see it being absorbed into the leather.

[@seanaguayo]

@@charlietango1635 okay, perfect! Thank you!

[@stephencain8433]

👍👍👍cool

[@arncj18]

so only beeswax and double the amount of coconut oil, nice

[@jatinsethi4622]

So 1 part Beeswax & 2 parts Coconut oil...thats it?

[@Sean-ws9je]

Do You Like A Good Knife ? Why ?

[@brianmgrim]

I’ve been told that refined coconut oil doesn’t create a rancid odor like unrefined CO does. Is this true? Anyone?

[@supernova1976]

I did some research and found Fractionated Coconut Oil or MCT oil is basically refined and should get rancid. currently using this mixed with bees wax for wood chopping board and leather items and so far so good.

[@brianmgrim]

@@supernova1976 Thanks for the input! I was just thinking about MCT for eliminating the white residue often remaining on leather garments when using the coco oil.

[@supernova1976]

@@brianmgrim Yes this is my understanding, when the MCT is separated and extracted from coconut oil, it also leaves the taste and smell behind in that white thick oil. Which leaves the MCT oil tasteless and odorless.

[@alanr6529]

Can I ask, where in the world are you? I can hear night crickets in the background. Great vid btw. 👍

[@charlietango1635]

England

[@user-xe9gs7sk8y]

Hello! I dont speak English. Please write this recipe.

[@charlietango1635]

Hello there, you will need, half a bottle of boiled Linseed oil, 1pound of bees wax, half a bottle of turpentine. first thing to do is, melt the wax in a saucepan, (take it off the heat) then pour in the linseed oil and the turps stirring when you put it back on the heat, (do-not let it smoke) take it off the heat and stir well, then put it in a container that will hold it all, you can also use this as a waterproof for wax coats etc.

[@isithotmama]

What was I just watching😳😳

[@charlietango1635]

How to make leather balm and a chat

[@kasiecastleberry]

Yeh. Me mum calls it Walmarts. G'day.

[@zeroa6]

Thanks! very nice tutorial. Awesome leather pouchs!

[@minaleathercraft8276]

Was hook to this video by your sense of humor hahahaha

[@josephpettus8733]

Great video! Thank you for sharing awesome tip on how you treat your leather! I hope you have a great week!!!

[@charlietango1635]

Thank you my friend

[@BluegrassBushcraft]

Great video Ray. I've been meaning to ask you about something for leather care and now I know. Love the neck knives. Thanks for sharing. God bless.

[@charlietango1635]

You can get ready mixed leather balm, but you don't want all those chemicals in them really, but the one I knock up will waterproof the leather, because if it gets wet you DO-NOT want to quick dry it, as it won't last 5 minutes.

[@charlietango1635]

I have just uploaded a video showing you how to mix the wax and coconut oil together, along with my new neck knife from Todd Barnaby, also I have a new member to join us,, can you help my friend out please,? he has just joined us, and he is new to all this, he could do with some subs, he is here in the UK along with Pete, Todd, and now Ray, his channel name is Silvertown Bushcraft, he is on this page further down if you look, thanks again buddy.

[@charlietango1635]

thank you Robert god bless

[@cagedraptor]

very nice video, great little leather work

[@charlietango1635]

Thank you sir, I will be uploading another video tonight showing how to mix together a couple of things to make a waterproof leather balm.

[@josephpettus8733]

Great video! Thank you for sharing awesome tip on how you treat your leather! I hope you have a great week!!!

[@charlietango1635]

Thank you my friend, I just hope it helps someone out .

[@josephpettus8733]

CharlieTango 1 I'm sure a few people will find this helpful!!!

[@magneto263]

Brilliant vid Ray. Top man you are.

[@charlietango1635]

thank you

[@JohnCapps]

Good tips, thanks Ray.

[@charlietango1635]

Yes, if you look after it, it will look after you.

[@petemiller2347]

Really enjoyed that Ray. Nice tips

[@charlietango1635]

Thanks Pete, I forgot to mention Scotland, ha ha

[@goosehunter4845]

hahahaaa you have a great sense of humor sir, as well as being a great crafts man. your videos are wonderful to watch i really enjoy them. i hope to be able to watch them all some time soon.. your knowledge of leather work and how to care for it is impressive to say the lest...hope you have a great week and will do another video soon looking forward to it SIR!!

[@charlietango1635]

Thank you sir, and yes I will be doing yet another exciting video about your 5 best comfort items.

[@charlietango1635]

Thank you my friend, you are very kind.

[@TheCyes2020]

no worry's mate. I love that saying here on the other side of the pond.

[@wallaceviviansadventures2095]

awesome video Ray,thanks for the tips.i drink Tetley tea my self.take care

[@charlietango1635]

Then try Yorkshire tea, the green and red box, it's really nice.

[@jimsilva4915]

Man you crack me up. Olive oil works great too.

[@oldbones9162]

Enjoy the video.....thanks for tips!

[@caseyoutdoors3897]

great video Ray had some good stuff in there God bless my friend

[@charlietango1635]

Thank you my friend, I just hope it helps someone out who wants to have a go at making their own.

[@charlietango1635]

thank you sir

[@AnnieFarmerFarm]

You are very talented!

[@charlietango1635]

I know, ha ha I'm good, ain't I ha ha

[@charlietango1635]

thank you, I am good, ain't I ha ha ha

[@KaylynnStrain]

I have several pairs of leather shoes, I have nothing to condition them with, probably should find something

[@toddparnaby5799]

Thanks youngman and it's being posted in the morning

[@charlietango1635]

Oh! yes Todd, Thank you very much Todd, there will be a letter waiting for you when you get back home.

[@toddparnaby5799]

You do know your all payed up ?

[@toddparnaby5799]

Sent you an email 🤗

[@t.w.milburn8264]

Hello Ray; Just back from the Post, Many-Many Thanks for the Very-Quick delivery of these 2 boxes. Have Pic's recorded & will get them transfered when the N E X T Pkg. arrives & then forward them as promised, I'm Loving the lil Tinder Pouch, Almast lost it to Wifey She sat there sniff'n & Rubb'n it all over 'er nose Ha Ha Reminded her of days gone from the Tack Room @ the Farm. Again Many Thanks, Ray ATB Terry God Bless

[@charlietango1635]

If you attach them to an e-mail it would be so much easier, then maybe I could do a slide show of them.

[@t.w.milburn8264]

CharlieTango 1 I'm not savvy enough with phones & computers, I don't mind at all Just Like Old Times ! Hah Geting ready to warm up the Pouch & Give 'er a good warm bath !

[@t.w.milburn8264]

Mmm Coconut Oil & Beez Wax Mmm, Will give this a go, Ray ! Love the single pouch with the Double Barrel Snaps. Thanks 4 showing your Necker Pouch Bravo ATB Terry God Bless

[@charlietango1635]

Thanks Terry, I am thinking of doing that on the pouches now, as I think it looks better than that leather loop stitched on the back, it's quicker to put on and take off.

[@t.w.milburn8264]

CharlieTango 1 You won't have any trouble selling either style, IMO Stitch On Brother !

[@charlietango1635]

I have some stuff I have to make now for a good friend over the other side of the pond.

[@t.w.milburn8264]

CharlieTango 1 Will be nice watching this video Eh ?

[@rollertee]

also get some finch song birds for those song cages do you craft cages

[@wpatrick22744]

Them knifes are awesome them boker ain't cheap Ray either ya right mate

[@irwantirta1324]

awesome

[@zeus-io3hn]

coconut oil is still the best to soften and condition dark leather.

[@keithcronk7980]

Kito THANK YOU FOR THIS TIP I WILL TRY IT WILL IT MAKE THE LEATHER SOFT. NEW LEATHER THAT IS?😎😎😎😎

[@charlietango1635]

@@keithcronk7980 YOU COULD SOAK IT IN IT, OR SOAK IT IN NEETSFOOT OIL, BUT IF YOU HAVE LET IT GO HARD AND BRITTLE, THEN IT IS A QUESTION OF SUCK IT AND SEE, YOU COULD ALSO USE DUBBIN, GOOD FOR WATER PROOFING AND MAKING THE LEATHER SOFT

[@wpatrick22744]

It will look dead smart putting a ferrous rod in there mate

[@dudediva69]

awesome video ... but i use coconut oil on my leather boots and then i went back to get them to wear .... they were covered in mold... i seen a video from tandy about using lemon juice and cleaning them and then reconditioning them .... but i never had mold on them for years until the coconut oil ... should i mixed something with the coconut oil .. ? i seen that you gave a waterproofing recipe would the turbine and lindseed oil work better ... ?? i am just getting in to leather work . and tooling ... glad i found you channel ... !!

[@charlietango1635]

yes you can melt your beeswax, then add your boiled linseed oil, and then add your turpetine, mix in well while it is on the heat, but DO-NOT let it boil, if you see a slight bit of smoke, take it off the heat A.S.A.P.

[@charlietango1635]

Try some dubbing for your boots, I think you will find it better.

[@dudediva69]

@@charlietango1635 thanks you

[@mdjackhan]

Is the beeswax, turp and linseed oil mix good for leather?

[@charlietango1635]

yes

[@charlietango1635]

YES

[@Queserasera_LaLaLa]

Depends on the leather. Linseed is a hardening oil

[@charlietango1635]

@@Queserasera_LaLaLa Then use coconut oil

[@lolitabonita08]

so...what are the ingredients for the leather balm? ratios? Please need that. thanks.

[@charlietango1635]

8oz beeswax 4oz boiled Linseed oil 4oz turpitine

[@emilioesdabes7086]

CharlieTango 1 you got one subscriber here, youngman👍🏻

[@deedeekay1642]

@@charlietango1635 perfect! Thank you and God bless!

[@rc51cbrguy]

@@charlietango1635 What about coconut oil? No coconut oil in the balm mix? Or the coconut oil is for another type of mix? What about the waterproofing mix? Do you have two or maybe three mixes? The waterproofing mix is different from the conditioning balms?

[@evvignes]

Are you a wizard?

[@Char10tti3]

I have some Clarks leather shoes that have lines stretching up from a seam and deep creases when I wasn’t wearing them. Would this be good for that do you think? Their cream has left it patchy after I stored them for a bit. Thanks :)

[@chrisperry2732]

Try a shoe tree when not wearing the shoes. This will keep the leather taut and will help to keep the lines at bay. Also rub in some leather balm whilst the tree is in the shoe?

[@toddparnaby5799]

I'm going bush next weekend 🍳☕️

[@charlietango1635]

Where are you bushing Todd??

[@toddparnaby5799]

I'm going to a place in Brentwood Essex that's all I know about the spot lol

[@charlietango1635]

Yer, been thro Brentwood many many times, hope you have a great weekend my friend, get some video if you can, doesn't have to be a lot.

[@toddparnaby5799]

That's the plan young man lol

[@richardgould9208]

Hi CT1 - Ive come back to this video to make some leather care oil but this one is water repellant for boots etc. Im wanting one to rub into my leather sofas. Can you help? You made me a dog training vest so you have my email address.

[@charlietango1635]

RICHARD, YOU CAN BUY SOME LEATHER BALM OFF THE SHELF IN ASDA OR ANY SUPERMARKET.

[@contactright07]

Have you been sniffing your glue mate 😉 atb: Russ

[@charlietango1635]

It's being in my man cave all day Russ.

[@davidjennings4589]

God knows dude; just spit it out.