Members Alibeartoes Posted Tuesday at 02:06 PM Members Report Posted Tuesday at 02:06 PM 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! Quote
Contributing Member LatigoAmigo Posted Tuesday at 06:14 PM Contributing Member Report Posted Tuesday at 06:14 PM 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. Quote
Members Tove09Tilda Posted Tuesday at 06:22 PM Members Report Posted Tuesday at 06:22 PM (edited) 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 Tuesday at 06:27 PM by Tove09Tilda Forgot beeswax existed for a moment XD Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted Tuesday at 06:22 PM CFM Report Posted Tuesday at 06:22 PM you can burnish with plain water. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members dikman Posted Tuesday at 09:28 PM Members Report Posted Tuesday at 09:28 PM All I've ever used is beeswax. Quote Machines wot I have - Singer 51W59; Singer 331K4; Seiko STH-8BLD; Pfaff 335; CB4500. Chinese shoe patcher; Singer 201K (old hand crank)
Members Hildebrand Posted Tuesday at 10:06 PM Members Report Posted Tuesday at 10:06 PM I use water and saddle soap, Don Gonzales has a great YouTube video showing how to do it. I tried all kinds of things before I started doing it this way and this is the best I have found. Still takes good square cutting and some sanding but makes edges you can be proud of. Todd Quote
Members HandyDave Posted yesterday at 12:15 AM Members Report Posted yesterday at 12:15 AM Get edges sanded nice and smooth. Then I use a bit of water just to lightly dampen the edges getting burnished. And wood burnisher. Then I rub edge with beeswax and hit it lightly with blowdryer to kinda melt the wax just a bit before burnishing again with a separate wooden burnisher cause I don't want wax build up on my primary burnisher. I hate edge paint. That's not burnishing or finishing a edge that's just covering it up. I've tryed tokenol and a couple other "finishes" but didn't find them to be worth the extra cost over my regular method. Quote
Members KillDevilBill Posted 22 hours ago Members Report Posted 22 hours ago Angelus makes a product similar to Tokonole and a fuzz cheaper. I've used it with great results. The best product I've found for edges is time. Quote
CFM chuck123wapati Posted 21 hours ago CFM Report Posted 21 hours ago now for the dirty lil secret no one tells, sometimes we just use spit lol. and don't tell me you haven't licked an edge or two when you're in a hurry. Quote Worked in a prison for 30 years if I aint shiny every time I comment its no big deal, I just don't wave pompoms. “I won’t be wronged, I won’t be insulted, and I won’t be laid a hand on. I don’t do these things to other people, and I require the same from them.” THE DUKE!
Members Handstitched Posted 21 hours ago Members Report Posted 21 hours ago @chuck123wapati yep, good ol h2o works for me just fine, although i havent licked the edge, i prefer beef HS Quote ' I have a very gweat friend in Wome called Biggus Dickus, He has a wife you know, do you know whats she's called? Incontinentia.......Incontinentia Buttocks '
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