Thread: Making Paddle Strops

This suede is kind of a pain to paste. Would taking my pumice stone and trying to smooth it out as much as possible help?

I mixed some CrO with mineral oil and when I went to draw my x's, it just seems to clump.

Originally Posted by Slartibartfast

... I mixed some CrO with mineral oil and when I went to draw my x's, it just seems to clump.

I mix mineral oil with alcohol in a 50:50 mixture, add about 1/2 teaspoonful chromium oxide powder (0.3 micron, Kremer pigments) and put in a 2 ounce spray bottle. That works well.

ahh. thanks. I have only done balsa and linen before. This is a bit different.

Originally Posted by LarryAndro

I mix mineral oil with alcohol in a 50:50 mixture, add about 1/2 teaspoonful chromium oxide powder (0.3 micron, Kremer pigments) and put in a 2 ounce spray bottle. That works well.

neats foot oil works fine for me,
you can also mix with Lexol which is leather conditioner and will work just fine.