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    I recently got a new toy so I thought I’d share a few shots with my new light box. First impressions are very positive it is working great; it has built in LED’s so no more setting up light tent and lights on stands etc. It  only takes a few seconds to set up and apart from applying a custom colour profile in lightroom these photos have been cropped and nothing else.

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    I've have a cocobolo burnisher from ProEdge and also one of the Armatige burnishers both on a bench grinder.

    I've noticed that I get some dye build up that is transferring onto my edges what is the best way of cleaning these burnishers.

    I have been using canvas soaked in isopropyl wrapped over the edges of scrap leather is this the best way or is there something else I can use instead of isopropyl to remove the dye build up.

    Is a fine grit sandpaper a better option, I know cocobolo is toxic so  I would have to use a mask but to be honest I would rather not sand in case I damage the profile of the grooves.

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    Just bought some orange dye recently and I thought I’d try it out on a card wallet for a friend at work. I’ve used a KS Blade punch 3.28mm, Kevin Lee awl and some .55mm Sky Blue waxed linen thread by Yue Fung. I’ve also just got a delivery of some Giardini edge paint so I’m going to try it out on this. She said she liked bright colours so I’m thinking I may use some yellow for the edge but I’m still undecided on that I’ve also got orange, light blue, and bright red to choose from but I may also just opt for black. Any suggestions?

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    I'm getting a bit better with practice, for the samples I used a roller pen which was ok. I'm busy doing a couple of card wallets and for those I'm using a couple of modelling spatulas bought from eBay for £4 for the 2 and I am quite liking those. I think a combination of those with the roller pen should work ok for me.

    I've ordered the Giardini sample kit of dense base coat and black to try out. The cost difference of these to Giardini is quite a bit though as you have to order a min of 125ml of Giardini whereas I can get 50ml bottles of these for £2.10 which is ideal for trying out and working on small pieces. another benefit is Attentius is in the UK as I am, so postage is just a couple of days and £5.

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    Eventually got round to trying some of this edge paint. I've no previous experience of edge paint but this seems to work ok. I put some on a card wallet a couple of weeks ago and it has been in my pocket with loose change and keys and so far it is just as it was when it was first done. Going to try some Giardini soon to see how it compares. 

    Some example of the colours below, I have only one criticism of the colours and that is the violet (2nd top) is very dark looks just like black so I'm going to get some white and add that to lighten it up. These example are 3 coats first impressions is it is quite tricky to apply edge paint and time consuming so I think I will probably only use it on smaller items like card wallets watch straps etc.

     

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    1 hour ago, battlemunky said:

    That's a tough break right there. Aside from the extra dye, it looks perfect.

    Well it has turned out to not be the total disaster I thought, as alpha 2 says it is not so noticeable due to being on the back of the wrist when worn.

    Another lesson learnt though is that when using edge paint I need to allow for the slight thickness that adds to the strap it is tight going through the buckle but I think I have got away with it.

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    2 hours ago, alpha2 said:

    That's on the back side of the watch while wearing...enjoy your amazing watch band!  We've all done something similar. I just did it on my most recent holster. Come to think of it, I have a holster that almost matches your watch band! (Not the one with the thread issue, though.)

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    Yea it’s a good match for your holster you should do matching sets :) 

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    I've just received some Fil au Chinois 832 thread and some Attentius 2000 edge paint so I thought to try them out I'd make myself a watch strap.

    All was going ok till I decided I'd use my scratch awl to put a little bit of black dye into the holes I'd just punched. So of course only one hole to go and the dye drops off the awl onto my stitching at the end covering 4 stitches. I may have sworn a little at this stage :o).

    Photos are a bit rubbish as from my phone but the actual stitches are darker than appear on the photo. It's a good job its just meant for me otherwise I think I'd still be swearing now :o)

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    3 hours ago, charon said:

    If you ask me the diamond chisels are really good for beginners to intermediates and work perfectly for most items. But you need to move to prickkng irons (I believe the new terminus is French style) and an awl. Starting with that throws you back compared to these Chinese diamond chisels (at which point I currently an) and it takes a huge practice to get it really nice. But when you want to master it there‘s no way around. Currently I use the awl for thicker leather but the Seiwa/Craft Sha when I do wallets. The 1.5mm is perfectly fine for that though they look quite big on the pictures. I currently try the Wutas and hammer them through, which also gives a nice look but ultimately I‘ll switch to pricking iron and awl especially because I line to see this as an old craft and an art so I don‘t like the idea of getting a sewing machine either.

    Done that, worked perfectly. Sent my enqiry there he‘s currently asleep I guess. 

    Can‘t believe I‘m writing this but do you mind to share the „lot of people making some great tools“? Turns out you can be a gearhead aside IT...

    Good few of these are well known on the forum some maybe not so much. 

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    Feng tools
    Crimson hides
    Yang tools
    Chartermade
    Nash anonymous
     Kevinlee4426
    Wutaleather
     Hexnhit

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    13 minutes ago, Webicons said:

    Try sending him a PM directly through Instagram.  He responds pretty quickly through the platform (less the time difference).

    I've recently bought an Awl from him and the quality is very good came already very sharp. I put Instagram on my phone so I could message him from there it worked out cheaper doing it that way. problem is now I have found lots of people making some great tools on there and the temptation is massive to buy more. I've got to stop adding people who make tools :)

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    40 minutes ago, charon said:

    Brilliant execution, I totally love the minimalists. The way you work with color is totally my taste. Your edges are really well made, did you edge paint the black edges and burnish the brown one?

    Thanks, the black edges are first sanded then burnished with saddle soap then dyed black sanded then burnished with tokonole a couple of times.the brown one the same but no dye. 

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    48 minutes ago, Tugadude said:

    Very, very nice.  This is a good reference for when someone talks about developing your own style or a "signature" look.  Your use of color turns wallets into fun, conversation starters.  Imagine the questions when you pull out the spotted one.  Probably will generate orders.  

    Contrasting stitching sometimes misses the mark but I love the yellow and the way it ties in with the rest of the wallet.  You pulled it off quite well.

    thanks for sharing!

    Forgot to compliment the edges!  Oh, and the double crease on the bifold!  

    Thanks I forgot I did a double crease on the bifold I had to check the photos :) 

    I'm a bit hit and miss doing creases especially on curves but I'm gradually getting better, I'm currently waiting for some Wuta Creasers to arrive so hopefully they will help me improve to the point I can do doubles on curves and not just on straight lines :)  

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    Thanks for the comments its been good to have a bit of time to get some stuff done.

    I must admit I like to put a bit of colour into what I do but seeing as I only really do stuff for friends and family and they have quite conservative tastes the more colourful stuff will go into my one of my boxes of stuff that may  make there way onto Etsy, if I ever find the motivation to sell some of my work. :)

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    I think the following was my first post on the forum Saddle Stitch but it may be of some help to you.

    I was asking about using right needle priority in the post but the photos I attached were using left hand priority as described in Nigels video and I believe it is that method you are using.

    I get a good slant on the left side using this method and the right side is not as good as you will see.

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