Welding Sleeves

If it is possible, how can you make leather shiny and black?

Okay, I am by no means an expert on materials of any sort. I have some thick leather gloves, sleeves, and an apron (all used for welding). They are currently a tan color and a rough texture. Is there any way to make them black and smooth?
Okay, I am by no means an expert on materials of any sort. I have some thick leather gloves, sleeves, and an apron (all used for welding). They are currently a tan color and a rough texture. Is there any way to make them black and smooth?

Edit: I received the equipment from someone who used to weld. I do not weld, but I can put the material to good use if I can change the finish.

Most leatherworking suppliers have books and materials for finishing leathers,But I have to ask,I’m a welder, and why would you go through all that to be ruined by cuts and scrapes and burns and sparks?

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Miller Genuine Indura Welding Sleeves – Qty 1 pair – 231096 $31.09

Black Stallion Xtreme BSX Kevlar Sleeves- 1PR $19.95

NYLON WEB SLEEVE W/ VELCRO CLOSURE $25.00

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TILLMAN 5218 HEAVYWEIGHT 18″ LEATHER SLEEVES $19.95

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Welding Jacket Cape Sleeves – Cotton Flame Retardant – Navy Blue – Large $27.25

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Kevlar/Cotton Sleeve, 16″, 2-Ply w/ Thumb Hole Black $3.47

Welding Leather Sleeve – Elastic upper arm and wrist – 18″ – 1 Pair $13.35

Welders 23″ Sleeves – Navy Blue – Cotton-Elastic Cuffs Large – Yellowjacket $21.94

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23″ Cotton Welding Sleeves – Flame Retardant (Pair) $16.68

22″ Proban FR-7A cotton welding sleeves (pair) $4.00

Welding Jacket Cape Sleeves – Cotton Flame Retardant – Navy Blue -Medium $27.25

Welding Sleeves – 21″ – with hook and loop upper – Golden Brown Leather- 1 Pair $15.91

Black Stallion Large FTL6-LIM FR Treated Long Sleeve Cotton T-Shirt $28.13

Tillman 5218 Side Split Cowhide Sleeves Kevlar Sewn Snap Closure $18.14

Black Stallion 2X-Large 21CS-E Economy Split Cowhide Welding Cape Sleeve $43.84

Black Stallion Large FRB9-21CS/PS 9oz Hybrid FR Cotton and Pigskin Cape Sleeves $62.73

Miller Small 247138 Classic Cloth Cape Sleeves Size $23.05

Tillman 3X-Large 9360 Blue Cotton/Inudra Stretch Leather Sleeves Welding Jacket $57.00

Black Stallion Large 214CS Side Split Cowhide Welding Cape Sleeve and 14″ Bib $54.65

Black Stallion Medium 220CS Side Split Cowhide Welding Cape Sleeve & 20″ Bib Set $58.03

Miller 4X-Large 247145 Classic Cloth Cape Sleeves Size $30.67

Black Stallion 3X-Large F2-21CS 12oz. Green FR Cotton Welding Cape Sleeve $23.49

Black Stallion Small F9-21CS/GS Hybrid FR Cotton Cowhide Welding Cape Sleeves $40.47

Tillman 5210Sr 10″ Right Padded Sleeve $19.43

Black Stallion Medium FTS6-ORA Safety Orange FR Cotton Short-sleeve T-Shirt $24.42

Miller Medium 247139 Classic Cloth Cape Sleeves Size $23.05

Black Stallion 4X-Large 21CS Quality Side Split Cowhide Welding Cape Sleeve $62.25

Black Stallion 2X-Large F2-21CS 12oz. Green FR Cotton Welding Cape Sleeve $21.53

Black Stallion Small FTL6-GRY Gray Flame Resistant Cotton Long-sleeve T-Shirt $28.13

Tillman 6217FD 18″ FD Welding Sleeves Heavyweight 12 oz $8.87

Lincoln Electric 3X-Large K2987 Shadow Grain Leather Sleeve Welding Jacket $123.93

Black Stallion 25SLV 25″ Quality Side Split Cowhide Welding Sleeves $28.65

Black Stallion 2X-Large F9-21CS 9oz. Green FR Cotton Welding Cape Sleeve $17.76

Black Stallion Medium FTL6-ORA Safety Orange FR Cotton Long-sleeve T-Shirt $28.13

Tillman 2X-Large 9360 Blue Cotton/Inudra Stretch Leather Sleeves Welding Jacket $52.25

Black Stallion Medium FTS6-LIM Lime Green FR Cotton Short-sleeve T-Shirt $24.42

Black Stallion Medium F9-21CS/GS Hybrid FR Cotton Cowhide Welding Cape Sleeves $40.47

Black Stallion Medium 21CS-E Economy Split Cowhide Welding Cape Sleeve $39.85

Black Stallion 3X-Large FTL6-GRY Gray Flame Resistant Cotton Long-sleeve T-Shirt $33.76

Black Stallion 3X-Large FRB9-21CS/PS 9oz Hybrid FR Cotton & Pigskin Cape Sleeves $75.27

Black Stallion Large 220CS Side Split Cowhide Welding Cape Sleeve and 20″ Bib $58.03

Miller Classic Cloth Bib for Use with Classic Cape Sleeve $10.24

Black Stallion Medium 214CS-E Split Cowhide Welding Cape Sleeve & 14″ Bib Set $44.87