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what is the best knife to do filigree work, such as belts? Any suggestions out there?

Hello TPC, as far as I am concerned gum trag is bad stuff. Dye will not penetrate the leather any place gum trag has been applied. I always sand my edges first. After they are smooth I apply water to the edge and rub with glycerin soap and then burnish with a burnishing tool. Or with canvas if you don't have a burnishing tool. This will give you a very smooth edge. after burnishing I dye the edges and apply a sealer such as Wyo-sheen to the edge to seal it. I don't like to use Edge Kote because in some instances it has a tendency to crack. Bob Parks has a short tutorial on finishing edges which is really great. Look it up on line, I think you will enjoy it.

Can someone tell me the best knife to use for filigree, that is ready available?

Can someone tell me the best knife to use for filigree, that is ready available?

Hi Michelle, Thank you for the nice comment. The concho is just decorative. Making this for my wife so I gave her some bling.

Hey bikermutt07 The letters are carved, I tried stamps several years back but never really liked how they looked. Thanks for the like.

Photo album cover I just finished. Ready to start sewing together. Thoughts?

Hey Tommy, I'm down in south central Oklahoma on Red River. Little town of Ryan.

Joined a couple weeks ago. Started tooling leather in the early 80's. Quit for a while in the 90's but am back at it now. Glad to be apart of the group.

I use 1/8 lace a lot in 3/32 holes.The lace fills the hole well and looks good to.