alpha2 Posted February 7, 2017 Report Posted February 7, 2017 I have recently seen a video on you-tube from someone in Asia. They used pieces cut from what appears to be a version of the "Mister Clean Magic Eraser". Well, my trophy wife just happened to have one of those under the sink. Soooo, I pilfered a piece and tested it with both Edge Paint, and dye. Amazing results. It holds more of the edge coat then you would think, and distributes it very evenly. I would call it "idiot resistant", realizing that idiot proof is not possible. I'll be trying it out on some current projects and get back to you all on my results. Experience so far has been very favorable! There are various versions of the magic eraser, the original, one with a wavy outline that is slightly more abrasive, and then they get into some with Dawn dishwashing liquid in it and one other that I think is even more loaded with cleaners. The original looks to be the one to choose. So much leather...so little time.
Members Inphinity Posted February 10, 2017 Members Report Posted February 10, 2017 I am starting to do some watch straps. There is a lot of information about finishing edges for sure, but a friend of mine bought a new watch strap and i am curious about the finishing method. Please see pictures. Apparently they made the edge by gluing the upper skin to the side of the strap. Istead of using dies/burnishers, they use the skin to finish the edge. The question is... How they do that? How they cut the upper skin to fit the edge? Sorry for my bad english.
Jimmy McLaughlin Posted July 25, 2017 Report Posted July 25, 2017 With all the talk being about doing edge work, I have to say that Hidepounder has one of the best edge markers I have ever tried. He is to modest to mention it. It is a plastic tube about 5 to 6 inches long with a felt tip and I think it has a marble inside that keeps the dye flowing. You put your own dye in it and paint it on the edge. It is very neat and works like a charm. Thank you Bob for a great product. Jim
Members WalkingBear1954 Posted July 27, 2017 Members Report Posted July 27, 2017 Well I am new to leather working and self taught I have screwed up some leather. You post helps me a lot I think my biggest problem is rushing to get it finsihed.
hidepounder Posted July 28, 2017 Author Report Posted July 28, 2017 On 7/25/2017 at 11:36 AM, Jimmy McLaughlin said: With all the talk being about doing edge work, I have to say that Hidepounder has one of the best edge markers I have ever tried. He is to modest to mention it. It is a plastic tube about 5 to 6 inches long with a felt tip and I think it has a marble inside that keeps the dye flowing. You put your own dye in it and paint it on the edge. It is very neat and works like a charm. Thank you Bob for a great product. Jim Jimmy, I'm glad you like the product and thanks for the mention! Best! Bobby
Members EfrainBG Posted August 24, 2017 Members Report Posted August 24, 2017 Hi, everyone! I read the tutorial and it is quite straightforward. I applied to one of my veg tanned leather project and worked wonders... not to the level of Bob's finishing, but close enough for me to call it a success. However, I hit a bump when trying to apply this same process to chrome tanned leather. For one, it's way more flexible than veg tan and I had a rough time trying to keep everything in place when using the burnisher. So far, I've had to settle for a matte looking finish when using this type of leather. Are there any tips anyone could share for burnishing chrome tanned leather? Thanks in advance!!
Members Halitech Posted August 24, 2017 Members Report Posted August 24, 2017 you will literally pull your hair out if you try to burnish chrome tanned leather. Chrome tanned does not absorb water so you will be better off using an edge paint or some other form of finish. Every day you learn something is a good day. If you don't learn something every day, was it worth waking up for?
Members EfrainBG Posted August 24, 2017 Members Report Posted August 24, 2017 4 hours ago, Halitech said: you will literally pull your hair out if you try to burnish chrome tanned leather. Chrome tanned does not absorb water so you will be better off using an edge paint or some other form of finish. ah, the dreaded answer... so, sanding, and burning to a matte finish is the best I can aspire with chrome?
Members Halitech Posted August 24, 2017 Members Report Posted August 24, 2017 31 minutes ago, EfrainBG said: ah, the dreaded answer... so, sanding, and burning to a matte finish is the best I can aspire with chrome? pretty much unless you want to invest in a electric edge burnishing machine and burn the edges Every day you learn something is a good day. If you don't learn something every day, was it worth waking up for?
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