2 layers & smooth edges

[JustWakinUp]

Ok here's the example of what I would like to do.,

1 layer 4oz veg tan

1 layer 1oz black cow leather

I want to sew the black leather to the bottom of the veg tan. Now the edges you can see the two seperate layers of leather. When the project is done i want it to look like there is only one layer on the edges. how does one do that? I want to use this on several ideas but have come up empty.. Any ideas or tuts greatly appreciated

[Luke Hatley]

ok.... you will be doing a" Felled edge"..

the black will be sewn onto the veg tan good side to good side

now fold the black back on to its self and" top stich" on the black

close to where the first seam was sewn.

best way i can tell you.

[SCOUTER]

Just to kick it around a little... I guess edge dressing is out of the question... Total 5oz maybe a wallet or something? 2 questions- 1- Do you want the edges to be Veg or Black? and 2- What type of projects?

[JustWakinUp]

ok, i guess a picture says 1000 words so let me show you this

He has a top layer of shark and a bottom layer of light leather. The edge appears to be all one piece without any folding.

I'd like to achieve this with belts and other items as well.

[David Genadek]

Because you are using a crome tanned leather you won't be able to rub it and to get the effect you want. So I see your only option with those materials would be a self polishing edge paint. Here is a link to a company that would have the product you need. This is a professional level product Fiebings would also have a version of it.

LCI has a $100.00 minnimum order but you might be able to have them sample you what you need or they might be able to give you a name of a Jobber. They just purchased Dyo, after their plant blew up, so they are pretty busy right now.

David Genadek

[Ian]

For small items I have had decent luck edging the top on front and back, glueing the top to a larger piece of backing leather, cut the backing along the edges then burnishing in the appropriate groove on the burnisher (gets a good bond and forms the lining leather to the rounded edge), then finish with edge paint, then top stitch.

I think the bond would hold for a small item like a watchband

[The Major]

You need to skive the backer piece to a feather edge. glue the pieces down and sew.

[esantoro]

Because you are using a crome tanned leather you won't be able to rub it and to get the effect you want. So I see your only option with those materials would be a self polishing edge paint. Here is a link to a company that would have the product you need. This is a professional level product Fiebings would also have a version of it.

LCI has a $100.00 minnimum order but you might be able to have them sample you what you need or they might be able to give you a name of a Jobber. They just purchased Dyo, after their plant blew up, so they are pretty busy right now.

David Genadek

Does anyone know if the edge coat this company sells is thicker than Fiebing's edge kote, or is it pretty much the same? Also, would this company have colors other than brown and black?

If anyone is interested in going in on a minimum order, I'm game. I'll give them a call this week.

Ed

[esantoro]

Does anyone know if the edge coat this company sells is thicker than Fiebing's edge kote, or is it pretty much the same? Also, would this company have colors other than brown and black?

If anyone is interested in going in on a minimum order, I'm game. I'll give them a call this week.

Ed

I've noticed that the bottle of Fiebing's Edge Kote reads "stir before use. Never shake". However, this company's web site reads that their pigmented edge dyes should be stirred or shaken. I don't like the idea of wasting any edge coat by having to wipe off my stirring stick. I could figure a way to wipe the dye onto my application felt, but it seems it could be a bit messy. Is there really a problem with shaking Fiebing's Edge Kote?

Ed

[rdb]

This stuff works real good! Much better than edge kote.

http://www.eleatherworks.com/search.php?mo...arch&page=1