Waxy harness leather edge

Herman Oak drum dyed before a final burnish. This leather wouldn't take water at all and neither wetting or beeswax or Edge Kote did much for it. Sanding also produced a nasty frayed look. I made a mix of plain Elmers school glue with about 2/3 water, painted it on the edge then rubbed it in. I slicked it when it was nearly dry and it got pretty good but still not good enough. This morning I decided to try sanding a little. I used some 220 grit on edges then ran it across a burnishing wheel and now it's ready for some beeswax or saddle soap.

I know this might not be the best way but I was getting frustrated and this worked for me. I'll post another pic when I finish it up this evening.