MiaOhMia Report post Posted March 26, 2022 I have a question regarding the durability of heated edge paint on bridle leather. I'm making a bunch of dog collars out of mostly Wickett & Craig & Chahin bridle, some are made of Chahin Holster Strap Leather. I burnished most of them, but I'm not happy with the look of the burnished edges on some colours (i.e. Chestnut). I dyed the edges and its not the technique I'm not happy with, they are round and smooth and shiny. Its a personal preference. I have been experimenting with Vernis Edge paint using a cheaper version of the Regad Filiteuse on other projects, like bags and wallets. I really like the look of it. But I am wondering if it will hold up to the abuse a dog collar has to go through. The collars are going to be the first items I'm actually starting a business with and are going to be for sale in 2 stores. So obviously I want to stand behind my products and not get complaints about the edge paint peeling off... Any advice would be appreciated.. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tsunkasapa Report post Posted March 26, 2022 I personally don't use edge paint at all, so I have no experience with its durability. But I have extensive experience with dogs. It will depend entirely on the dog. A house poodle, I don't think there would be a problem. But hunting dogs, my sled dogs, any active, outdoor dog is going to be hard on collars. But I also think most owners are aware of that. Even my dachshund goes through a collar every 1 1/2-2 years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomE Report post Posted March 27, 2022 I have the best results burnishing bridle leather using canvas and saddle soap. I made a canvas sleeve for the sanding drum on my burnisher. For tack, I dye the edges with Fiebings Pro Dye or Fenice Colorfast dye. The Colorfast dye has "waxes and binders" that produce a reasonably shiny edge as seen in this dog collar. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MiaOhMia Report post Posted March 27, 2022 @tsunkasapa: My work will be in downtown Toronto, so most of those dogs are rather posh pooches.. that looks very nice, TomE. I have heard of Fenice Edge Paint, but not of their Colorfast dye. I will give that a try as well. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MiaOhMia Report post Posted March 27, 2022 @ TomE: where do you buy the Fenice dye? Having a hard time finding it online.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomE Report post Posted March 27, 2022 12 minutes ago, MiaOhMia said: @ TomE: where do you buy the Fenice dye? Having a hard time finding it online.. Campbell Randall sells Colorfast dye. Springfield Leather sells Fenice Diamond Water Stain (?) that looks like a similar product. They have a Youtube video about it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spyros Report post Posted March 27, 2022 5 hours ago, MiaOhMia said: @ TomE: where do you buy the Fenice dye? Having a hard time finding it online.. I get mine from Ivan in Taiwan. The have free DHL for Australia and that works better for me than ordering from the town next to mine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
