Wax Bloom: Buff It Off or Leave It
A white haze on bridle leather after a dry winter is usually wax bloom, not damage. How to tell it from mould, and why the trade prizes what owners wipe away.
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Repairing a Torn Strap End
A torn leather strap end can be spliced back into service. Judge the leather, skive a long lap, saddle stitch it, and know when a rivet will do the job.
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Restoring Sun-Faded Leather
Sun-faded leather can often be brought back, though not always the way people hope. Why it fades, what conditioner can fix, and when the only answer is dye.
