Members ABC3 Posted April 16, 2009 Author Members Report Posted April 16, 2009 Bob, I guess sealing the liner early is the key. I'll incorporate this into my process & see how it works out. Again, thanks for all the info. Quote NRA Member Certified Firearms Instructor www.agcustomgunleather.com
Members kevinhopkins Posted April 17, 2009 Members Report Posted April 17, 2009 hello Hobby Tom, I learned something from my wife (maybe Luke did too) back in the early 80's when we were doing belts out of our garage... My wife could edge them really fast, and so could I, but I had the same problem that you do. I asked her how she did that.... She said, Kevin, ya just gotta learn to be careful! I've learned that the word "careful" when related to leather craft, has a different meaning then the average use of the word! So which ever way is easiest for you to get it on carefully, that's what I'd do! (for me it's a sponge) actually, anymore I'd just as soon use yankee wax and a flat leather wheel. Gives you a factory finish. Kevin Hopkins Quote
MADMAX22 Posted April 17, 2009 Report Posted April 17, 2009 Not sure what they are called but I use those little foam wedge looking brushes you get at lowes/homedepot. I get the small ones that are 1" across and I trim the very sharp end off about a 1/8" back. These work pretty darn good for me but as stated you just gotta be careful when doing it. So far I usually do all my carving and what not, dye the project, dye the edges, burnish, seal. Quote
Members budd4766 Posted April 17, 2009 Members Report Posted April 17, 2009 I use Q-tips. Just don't pick up a lot of dye with the Q-tip...just a little, and it'll be easier to control. Quote
Members oneminer Posted April 18, 2009 Members Report Posted April 18, 2009 I've tried a few things with little success and then started using the sharpie markers. Lots of different point shapes and sizes and they are clean, convenient, and available in many colors. The ink is alcohol based, so it seems to work similar to leather dye. I usually try to edge dye last, after final finish. Once the sharpie slipped and some ink was on the final finish. Wiped up the goof with a little alcohol on a cloth and it was gone. I wond how well an old dry sharpie would work as an applicator dipped in Feibings dye? Quote
Members ABC3 Posted April 18, 2009 Author Members Report Posted April 18, 2009 I can't use a .50 cent sharpie to edge my belts - I've got too much money tied up in rollers, wheels, felt, Q tips, sponges, ink, edge dyes - I could go on and on. Why do we (I) have to make this so darn difficult. Thanks for your help guys. Maybe one of these days I'll have a big sale & get rid of all of this STUFF that I really didn't need in the first place. Quote NRA Member Certified Firearms Instructor www.agcustomgunleather.com
Bree Posted April 18, 2009 Report Posted April 18, 2009 Frog tape the grain faces... you can split a piece of Frog tape down the middle and use the 2 outer edges (where the absorbent is located) to define the edge of your dye line . Then have at it with felt or whatever you wish there will be no bleed through and a perfect line defining the black edge. Airbrush on some sealer and you are good to go. Quote Ride Safe! Bree 2003 Dyna Wide Glide Memberships: Iron Butt Association, Niagara Falls HOG, Wild Fire HOG NRA, Niagara County Sportsman's Association
Suze Posted April 18, 2009 Report Posted April 18, 2009 you can also get makeup applicator sponges fairly cheap - look at places like Odd Lots don't know if they would work for this - but I use them for a lot of painting projects. Just not on my face >giggle< (I'm not a "girly girl" don't need warpaint) Quote Reality is for people who lack imagination Whether you think you can or think you can't - you are right. ~Henry Ford
Members ABC3 Posted April 18, 2009 Author Members Report Posted April 18, 2009 Bree, where do you find this Frog Tape? Is it the same thing as Blue Tape at Home Depot for painters? Bree said: Frog tape the grain faces... you can split a piece of Frog tape down the middle and use the 2 outer edges (where the absorbent is located) to define the edge of your dye line . Then have at it with felt or whatever you wish there will be no bleed through and a perfect line defining the black edge. Airbrush on some sealer and you are good to go. Quote NRA Member Certified Firearms Instructor www.agcustomgunleather.com
Bree Posted April 19, 2009 Report Posted April 19, 2009 Hobby Tom said: Bree, where do you find this Frog Tape? Is it the same thing as Blue Tape at Home Depot for painters? I got mine at Amazon.com. Here is a thread with all the info including PIX http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?s...mp;hl=Frog+tape It isn't for everyone but it is certainly a viable alternative to other means of edge dying. Quote Ride Safe! Bree 2003 Dyna Wide Glide Memberships: Iron Butt Association, Niagara Falls HOG, Wild Fire HOG NRA, Niagara County Sportsman's Association
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