Michael Sheldon Posted December 4, 2023 Report Posted December 4, 2023 For the past couple years, I've been using Tokonole for edge-burnishing, and I love the results. But, I kinda hate applying it to edges. It's thick, and can be messy. I've done it with fingertip (decent control, but messy), diluted in paint pens (Just never worked well for me, slow, pens clog, etc), and with edge applicator rollers (OK, but not great). Today, I might have had a brainstorm... Has anyone tried using a GlueBot? Specifically, the smallest one, the BabeBot? https://www.fastcap.com/product/glubot-family?cat=49 I use the BabeBot for applying glue to laser-cut parts, and it delivers glue very controllably, and precisely. I was thinking about it today, and realized Tokonole is about the same consistency as PVA glue. Thought I'd ask if anyone had tried this before I order another one. Quote
Members p51p28 Posted December 13, 2023 Members Report Posted December 13, 2023 I use these to dye my edges and they work fantastic. Been using them for years. I bet they would work nicely with Tokonole. https://www.springfieldleather.com/Applicator-Rect-Sponge-10pk Quote
Members Klara Posted December 13, 2023 Members Report Posted December 13, 2023 I use a simple small paint brush (stationary, not home depot). Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted December 13, 2023 CFM Report Posted December 13, 2023 5 hours ago, Klara said: I use a simple small paint brush (stationary, not home depot). i use a paint brush for edges also but i use the tip of the handle dipped into the edge paint and laid sideways along the edge of the leather. Quote
Members Outfitr Posted December 16, 2023 Members Report Posted December 16, 2023 Have you tried the little needle head bottles? They are cheap and seem to work pretty well. I use them also for aquilium glue on small projects. Quote
Members Norik Posted January 22, 2024 Members Report Posted January 22, 2024 I used to do it with my fingers and sometimes still do so, but recently I started to use a marker with a rollerball tip (I also diluted it with distilled water, otherwise it would be too thick.). The brand is MOLOTOW, but there are probably similar ones from other manufacturers. No problems with clogging so far. For larger areas I use the same spreader I use for glue. The spreading part is made of silicone and easy to clean. Quote
Members BlackDragon Posted January 23, 2024 Members Report Posted January 23, 2024 I use glue spreaders similar to these. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WN9B99J?ref_=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_1090BHT31SVQCGA5XCHJ&language=en-US They work great for putting tokonole on edges. Quote
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