Transform Leather In Seconds! Instant Patina

Hey Karlova design here, and in this video I am gonna show you how to add some patina on leather and give it natural gloss that usually appears with time and use. I thought everybody does that, but after publishing my recent videos some people told me that they didn't know Tokonole can be used on the grain side of leather. Here I have some scraps of different types of leather and I will show you how they can be transformed by just spreading some Tokonole on their surface and polishing them with a piece of canvas. This works on basically any leather that doesn't have any painted finish on its surface. #leatherwork #leathercraft #leather #leatherpattern #leatherworking Karlova Design creates original and stylish leather craft patterns and tutorials for bags, backpacks, accessories and other leather projects suitable for beginners and advanced leatherworkers. Patterns are available to download in PDF and SVG formats formatted for US Letter, A4 and 24" wide paper rolls. On this channel you can find comprehensive step by step tutorials and build along videos so you can create all kinds of beautiful leather pieces.
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Karlova Design creates original and stylish leather craft patterns and tutorials for bags, backpacks, accessories and other leather projects suitable for beginners and advanced leatherworkers. Patterns are available to download in PDF and SVG formats formatted for US Letter, A4 and 24" wide paper rolls. On this channel you can find comprehensive step by step tutorials and build along videos so you can create all kinds of beautiful leather pieces.
Find your next project pattern on karlovadesign.com
Etsy shop: karlovadesignc...

[@achadhaamoratsim7098]

Great tips & I love the Od Yeshama in the background music!

[@BluestoneLeatherCo.]

Thank you Karlova! I didn't know tokonole can be used in that way! I wanted to darken and add some kind of patina to a shoulder strap!

[@grimtt]

Nice! In the past I had a problem with a black dye job that came out bad, used black Tokenol and it covered over all the dye problems and made it look gorgeous. Hint, what I’d done wrong was to use sandpaper for burnishing that had also been used for sharpening my knives and had metal grit in. Gave parts of the product a green sheen when viewed under indoor lighting. Might look cool tho if I were able to get the metal dust all throughout the dye!😂

[@garyjerome6602]

Due to my heart’s AFib condition I can’t rub as vigorously as I’d like so I use a sheep’s wool buffing pad attached to a cordless hand drill to help me buff the Tokonole and that works for me. Fantastic to know that Tokonole can be used for more than just burnishing edges and flattening fuzzy backs! Thank you so much!

[@kmecheckj]

Super awesome! Finally getting around to making one of your bags for my wife and this is a much added treatment that makes leather pop! thank you for this excellent pro tip!

[@ericdekeersmaeker5780]

It is wonderfull technique. Even my belts are getting this treatment know. they become super smooth. Thanks !!!

[@V3leathercraft]

Thanks a lot for sharing this wonderful tio... I use tokonole with half part water. Will try on veg tanned & veg, oil & wax pull ups

[@anikareeder9898]

That’s so amazing! Thank you so much for the fantastic technique!

[@sabio2009]

Didn’t make any real difference on the raw veg tan. But looks good on the chrome tan.

[@kpizka]

wow! what a difference! Great to know!

[@406Montana]

I learned something today...thanks very much

[@Challan666]

WOW… Thank you 🙏 didn’t know this 👏♥️

[@clairewelsman1489]

This is ace!!!!

[@railwaymaniac]

Wow! - thanks for this... 😀😀

[@johncalabrese4449]

Love that stuff.

[@garyjerome6602]

Great information! Especially that it will add a beautiful shine to chrome tan leather. I noticed that the Tokonole is spread on quite liberally ( wet ) before rubbing. Is it important not to put too thin of a layer of Tokonole nor let it dry before rubbing it vigorously?

[@user-di7cd3ug6r]

Really wow!

[@michaelehlers1883]

Boa 😱 Fantastic

[@Thanksihateitleather]

Do you do this before you punch holes and stitch? :)

[@KarlovaDesign]

Usually after punching and before stitching but that depends :)

[@monkeyboundleathers2798]

Super cool results. Do you ever use normal shoe polish?

[@KarlovaDesign]

thanks :) Well I tried it a couple of times, it does work but I can't stand the stink LOL

[@Roman-89_1]

интересно что будет когда сумочка намазюканная токонолом попадёт под дождь

[@vasinadoci]

Капец будет.