Protect the leather
Leather can be exposed to the vagaries of the climate: sun rays, rain, heat... These conditions can alter the coloring but also the overall appearance of your leather.
To prevent your leather from getting damaged over time, you need to waterproof it! This will make your creation waterproof and therefore protect it from various dirty liquids.
With which leathers should I use a waterproofing agent?
| Types of leather | Waterproofing |
| Vegetable tanned leather | Yes |
| Velvet leather | Yes |
| Nubuck leather | Yes |
| Patent leather | Not necessary |
| Other leather | Yes |
To waterproof leather that has already been used or worn, we advise you to clean it first with glycerin soap.
Nourish the leather
Is your leather dried out, dehydrated and damaged? You have to feed him!
You can use leather balm, leather grease, neatsfoot oil or nourishing milk. This will soften, moisturize and revive the shine of your leather.
| Use | Product |
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After finishing the leather creation or when the leather is well dehydrated. |
Use a grease or oil to deeply nourish your leather and thus protect it for future use. |
| Daily (approximately once a month depending on the use of the leather item). | Use a nourishing cream or milk to nourish and polish your leather. This will allow it to maintain its shine over time. Apply the product with a clean cloth or chamois cloth. |
Clean the leather
It is important to clean your leather regularly: before working on it, before applying a dye, before applying a maintenance product or even daily...
Glycerin soap is the most used leather cleaner. It exists in several forms: liquid or solid.
How to apply it?
- Put the liquid or solid glycerin soap on a damp sponge
- Rub the leather gently with the sponge
- Remove residue with a second clean damp sponge
- Polish with a soft, clean cloth
- Let dry and apply a nourishing cream or milk
Please note, glycerin soap is not recommended on velvet or nubuck type leathers . Use a soft brush regularly and a special foaming cleaner for velvet finishes in case of heavy dirt.
Repair the leather
It is difficult to repair very damaged leather, but there are some tips for bringing worn leather back to life.
You can recolor your leather with Juvacuir recolorant from the Saphir brand. It allows you to repigment, renovate and embellish leathers of similar shades.
How to apply it?
- Clean your leather before application
- Apply the recolorant with a damp cloth using small circular movements.
- Let dry for 15 to 20 minutes
- Polish with a clean, dry cloth
BEFORE/AFTER RECOLORING: 
There are also leather stain removers for certain stains: grease, ballpoint pen, oil, grease, etc.
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