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I just got my RM leather mesh roller. I’m excited to use it however how does everyone else clean theirs after they use it?

Thanks! I welcome the feedback, so thanks! I struggle with thinning down leather. I’m not there yet. As for the edges, I struggle with that too. I’ve done edge painting on this in the past but it doesn’t look right to me because the leather is thin.

Thank you. Thanks. This one is going onto my Etsy page.

Thanks!

Just finished this. Veg Tanned Leather finished with Smiths Leather Balm. No staining. Edge painting with Fenice edge paint.

incredible artwork and coloring!

I just checked the BuckleGuy website.....their product is Fenice.

Thanks again for the tips Ferg. I will need to find out what brand my paint is. I buy it from BuckleGuy and they sell it in their own bottles. I doubt it is thier own concoction though. Great tip about the cold water vs. warm or hot too. Thank you. Left side meaning the inside cover or the backside? Thanks! I do have multiples of them...a few. I plan on sending one to the head pro soon. I make a trip there once a year so it would be cool to see my stuff for sale in the pro shops there! I do struggle with durability though. Thanks for the compliment!

Ferg, You are spot on...I did round the edges a little and didnt take the paint to the end. I tried to fill in the ends afterwards. My next one I will leave the edges flat. I will also try the clear sealer. Sounds like that will be an easier first coat to apply. Any tips on how you clean up any overage on the sides? Thanks!

I'm going to check to see if mine is bound up with paint etc. Thanks for the tip. I think I am going to order one of those. $25 is a small price to pay to achieve perfection

Beautiful work!

Very cool wallet design! And very nice clean work! Does it hold cash?

Love how all the colors come together. Tie together nicely. Great finish work too. Doesn’t look like an easy pattern to pull off.

Very clean. That stitching is perfect. Very clever design too.

Very clean work. Great stitching and the color contrast between the blue and the mahagony is awesome. I would never think those two would go together but they look very cool!

Thanks! Thank! I used edge paint from BuckleGuy in glossy finish and a Tandy edge paint Spatula. 3 coats with sanding in between. I’m looking into one of those edge paint roller deals. Not the handheld one but the one with the tub to hold the paint. Its hard to apply it evenly and consistently by hand. Thanks!

Just finished this. I made this specifically for Bandon Dunes golf course yardage guides and scorecards so a highly specialized item. Don't expect to sell a ton of these. Sorry the photos aren't the best but welcome any comments! This is veg tanned Sheepskin on the outside, veg tanned cowhide on the inside, all stained with Fiebings Black oil dye. Tiger Ritza 1.0 thread. Treated with Smiths Balm. And edge painted. All weights are 2-3 oz.

Thanks Fred. After doing some research since I posted this I have noticed the same thing. I think I will go to my local Harbor Freight this week and purchase a press.

Thanks all. I have a hand held cone shaped edge painting roller but it doesnt seem to work for me. It doesnt roll, it drags. Maybe its the piece that I have? My post was referring to something more like this:

Is anyone using one? I have been eyeing one that the BuckleGuy sells but its $100 + dollars. Currently I am using an awl and a spatula. I am getting ok results but still having trouble keeping it from running over the sides. I am thinking a roller might make my edges more consistent.

I am looking for a hand press for doing my stamping and am wondering what everyone else is using? Any recommendations will be appreciated! Andrew

Mr. Gary (Garyspruill), Put me down for an update as well please. I just stumbled across this post and am quite intrigued. Andrew

Thanks for the feedback. Red Bear - Have you dip dyed and of the blues or reds? I recently just did a red project with a sponge and it has the wood grain effect also.

I recently stained a belt with Fiebing pro oil dye and the method I used was taking a small disposable pan and pouring the dye into it to about 1/2" deep. I then soaked the belt in it in sections. It seemed to work well, I will inspect the dried product when I get home. My question is if this is a common method or is there any danger to doing this? Can you over saturate the leather with dye this way? When done I just poured the leftover dye back into the bottle. Has anyone done this before? I am thinking of trying this on larger pieces. Thanks!