/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

Welp, I'm back and forth on this thing, but I'm going to see it through. The fingers are a fucking bitch to rivet, but they're finally mostly done, the thumb will be easy, and after that, it should go pretty quickly. I think my staining work needs some...well, work, but for a first leather project, it's coming along nicely.

Anyone know how to loosen leather up quicker? It bends just fine, but not really at the joints enough. Fortunately, I don't have mobility issues, and the rivets are tight enough.