Engraving Leather using "blue" masking tape to cover the leather

[David Somers]

Roger,

i happened to be in Home Depot just now and looked at an Orange Cleaner that works on masking tape glue, called Goo Gone. I mentioned it in my previous post? It specifically says NOT for use on leather. My apologies. Lexol cleaner, which i also mentioned, is made specifically for use on leather along with Lexol Leather conditioner. I know those are safe.

Apologies again!

Dave

[Roger Lueck]

The leather is cowhide, it is not suede and is light tan in color.

[Mike Null]

If you must use the blue tape then I think the heat gun is probably the best answer. Cowhide is the material used in the picture I posted.

[Cliff Land]

I have had some luck using duct tape to remove blue tape from leather. i found this tip on a makers forum, apply the duct tape over the blue and peel off like a bandaid.
i have noticed that sometimes the blue tape causes some surface lifting on veg tanned leather.
lots of luck hope this helps.

[Roger Lueck]

The leather is cowhide, light in color and is not suede.

[Roger Lueck]

Thanks to all of you for your suggestions. Mike and Bill, the heat gun worked fine. It takes a while as the leather cools fairly quickly but it was much easier to remove with less surface damage than without heat.