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I had some KRYLON flat white spray that is recommended for fabric's. I did some testing, and after it dried, APPROX. 10-MINUTES, I bent/twisted/tugged, and it held up very well. Still shows the leathre grain which is what I wanted. So this seems to be my answer. The product # is 51502 KRYLON FLAT WHITE. Dale in Indy

My art work DOESN'T go well with the natural color of my thick leather. I need it to be WHITE. Again, being a newbie I have a question, CAN THIS BE DYED WHITE? The piece is approx. 1/8" X 9" X 15" Thank You, Dale in Indy

I tried a bevel tool, don't think that's what I want. I want a simple defining line approx. 1/4" from edge all the way around my piece, so maybe a crease would work. I will do some more testing. Thank You, Dale in Indy

Ok, that helps A LOT, Thank You. I will watch again, and practice B4 I jump on the project. When I cut the piece origianlly I cut it straight down, I'm thinking beveling in approx. 1/4" - 3/8" all the way around my piece. Is there something I can do to the edge to give it a more finished look/feel? Wax, polish, or WHAT? In casing this large piece, is there a rule of thumb as to how long after the wetting process I should wait B4 beveling? I have read, wait until the leather somewhat returns to the normal color. Is that normally hours, or overnight, any input will be helpful? Thank You very much, Dale in Indy

Would I use a straight swivel knife, and tilt it so as to BEVEL the line? Remember, I have NO leather experience. I Thank You for your input, FOR SURE. Dale in Indy

Hello, I'm Dale from Indy, In. I am a strong woodworker/metal worker, but NEVER leather. I'm arty, and just started a piece that will use thick leather as my main body. I would say the leather is 1/8+" thick, natural in color, and I have it cut in the shape of the outline of the state of Indiana. It is approx. 9" X 15". My question is this: I would like a boarder of sorts to give it a bit of a life. If I can figure it out, I will post a picture of the leather, and the balance of what will be the piece. I am considering using a swivel knife to mark a boarder in approx. 1/4", and also thinking of using a fine point felt marker to simply give it a definning line. I wouldn't be doing both, at least I don't think so, but would like some comments on what would work? Thanks for hearing me out. Dale in Indy