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Leather Collar Question - 6/23/2006 3:22:59 AM

boundmegirl

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Hiya, I own a leather collar that I purchased from JT's Stockroom awhile ago. When I wear it, it makes a thick black greasy line along my neck that causes irritation and makes me look like I've been strangled. Does anyone know how this can be stopped or prevented?

any help would be greatly appreciated.

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RE: Leather Collar Question - 6/23/2006 7:01:41 AM

stef

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Leather doesn't start out black. Depending on the tanning/dyeing/finishing processes used, some dye can bleed off when exposed to perspiration and friction. It will lessen in time as you wear it and you can hasten the process by polishing the inside of the collar. If you have an old pair of jeans (or a black pair,) briskly rub the inside of the collar over your thigh while you are sitting down.

For now, rubbing alcohol will take the dye stain off of your neck.

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RE: Leather Collar Question - 6/23/2006 10:15:11 AM

LadyNoel

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Many leather goods are shipped with a wax on them to protect them. It typically absorbs some of the dye and will be particularly inclined to rub off if warm (body temperature) and/or wet (sweat). Any glycerin leather soap will help to remove that waxy residue, as will polishing the leather. As stef said, the effect, whether from a shipping wax ro simply from a bit of the dye bleeding, will lessen over time. Use of leather oils intended to help dyed leather hold it's color may also help.

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RE: Leather Collar Question - 6/25/2006 6:50:54 PM

hakanry

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I have worked with leather for over 30 years making everything from wallets to driving and work harness for horses. After several requests I am making the leap into custom leather bondage gear. There is no such thing as shipping wax for leather a quality leather product is dyed with an alcohol based dye such as Fiebings then a finish such a a Carnuba cream or Fiebings Acrylic Resolene is applied. When leather is finished in this manner the finish will not rub off. If you are getting stains from your leather it was probably finished with something cheap like a boot/shoe polish. Your best option is to thoroughly clean your collar with saddle soap then after it is dry rub the collar on a piece of white cloth if it does not leave a mark then apply a good quality leather finish.
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RE: Leather Collar Question - 6/27/2006 4:29:38 AM

asiandoll27

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if purchased a while ago - might as well purchase a new one instead of going through all the trouble with this one. A new one would at least look good, and you can apply the techniques of above to it to make it last longer.

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