Burnish leather edges

[Alibeartoes]

What are some products I might really have that I can use to furnish the edges of a leather cuff bracelet? I hate to buy expensive product for what very little I’ll use. Thanks in advance!

[LatigoAmigo]

4 hours ago, Alibeartoes said:

What are some products I might really have that I can use to furnish the edges of a leather cuff bracelet? I hate to buy expensive product for what very little I’ll use. Thanks in advance!

Amazon carries Tokonole which is a leather burnishing agent. Comes in black, brown and clear. Water based, inexpensive and is my go-to choice for finishing edges.

[Tove09Tilda]

9 minutes ago, LatigoAmigo said:

Amazon carries Tokonole which is a leather burnishing agent. Comes in black, brown and clear. Water based, inexpensive and is my go-to choice for finishing edges.

Another vote for Tokonole! I honestly wouldn’t know what to do without it — easily my favorite burnishing agent. With some Irish linen or a wooden slicker, plus sandpaper in ascending grits, you can get a clean, professional finish without much effort.

If you prefer using water, I’d recommend sealing the edges afterward with a bit of beeswax. Beeswax reacts to temperature, so depending on how warm or cold your workshop is, it can be a bit tricky to work with. In this case, it acts as a water repellent and helps hold the fibers in place.

You can also use clear or colored edge paint, though that usually takes a bit of trial and error — especially with cheaper paints — before you get a nice, even finish.

Best, 
Tove

Edited 3 hours ago by Tove09Tilda
Forgot beeswax existed for a moment XD

[chuck123wapati]

you can burnish with plain water. 

[dikman]

All I've ever used is beeswax.