Members RJLamie Posted August 30, 2018 Members Report Posted August 30, 2018 (edited) I really enjoyed reading bible on edge finishing. In all my work I have been skipping some steps. I do have one question. I have seen some paint like edge treatment that is very thick. Do you have any idea what that might be? I have included a picture to show its very plastic look. Edited August 30, 2018 by RJLamie deleted picture from text
garypl Posted August 31, 2018 Report Posted August 31, 2018 2 hours ago, RJLamie said: I really enjoyed reading bible on edge finishing. In all my work I have been skipping some steps. I do have one question. I have seen some paint like edge treatment that is very thick. Do you have any idea what that might be? I have included a picture to show its very plastic look. Yes, it is Edge Paint- available from several sources. Brands include Fenice and Giardini. Gary Cowboy 4500, Consew 206RB-4
Members Gabrie Posted September 6, 2018 Members Report Posted September 6, 2018 Hi everyone, I am new and a baby in leather craft but have HUGE interest on it. For a start I would like to restore the edge of my old wallet that shows some crack and chipping on edge. Question: Do I need to sand clean it all the edge or I just sand the part of I will restore? What number I should use? Do I need base coat or can apply direct Giardini semi-dense? How many coat I should apply, 2 or up to 4 and should I sand in between? If so what number again? I read some post in here that suggest to do 4 coats with sanding in between each coat. Using 220, 400, 800 and 1500 grits. If I only use 2 coats and 800 and 1500 grits to use? Is anyone in here from Australia or could you suggest me to buy Giardini cheaper than website (edge paint cost me 9.90 plus extra shipping for 27 L) Thanks in advance.
garypl Posted September 6, 2018 Report Posted September 6, 2018 22 minutes ago, Gabrie said: Hi everyone, I am new and a baby in leather craft but have HUGE interest on it. For a start I would like to restore the edge of my old wallet that shows some crack and chipping on edge. Question: Do I need to sand clean it all the edge or I just sand the part of I will restore? What number I should use? Do I need base coat or can apply direct Giardini semi-dense? How many coat I should apply, 2 or up to 4 and should I sand in between? If so what number again? I read some post in here that suggest to do 4 coats with sanding in between each coat. Using 220, 400, 800 and 1500 grits. If I only use 2 coats and 800 and 1500 grits to use? Is anyone in here from Australia or could you suggest me to buy Giardini cheaper than website (edge paint cost me 9.90 plus extra shipping for 27 L) Thanks in advance. Welcome Gabrie! Always best to test on scrap leather before committing to your project, but sounds like this is not the case here. I would roughen any surface where you plan to edge paint. I like to use the Giardini base coat, but it is not required. The number of coats is a personal preference depending on the type of leather and condition. Sometimes I only use two coats and other times up to 4. I stop when I like how it looks. I initially sand with 100 grit, then finish with 400 grit wet-dry paper. You might want to check with Giardini about specials. I just bought their “Summer Special” that included 250ml bottles of base coat, dye, leather conditioner, gloss finish, and a couple of other products that I can’t recall right now. The small bottles go a long way unless you are in production mode. Have fun! Gary Cowboy 4500, Consew 206RB-4
Rockoboy Posted September 9, 2018 Report Posted September 9, 2018 On 6/09/2018 at 8:00 AM, Gabrie said: Is anyone in here from Australia There are several people here from Australia, and a few from W.A. As for where to buy Giardini edge paint? I have no idea, maybe one of the other people will have some ideas on a supplier. I saw a post a while back about ordering a sample pack from a supplier, (might have been Giardini, but I cannot remember) but I never got a reply to my email. I subsequently found they were in Europe, so maybe that is why they were not inclined to reply and/or send out any products. We have an active Leatherworkers Association in W.A. If you would like more information on attending, send me a PM with your details. Kindest regards Brian "Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you are right" Henry Ford Machines: Singer 201p, Kennedy, Singer 31K20, Singer 66K16 ("boat anchor" condition), Protex TY8B Cylinder Arm (Consew 227r copy), Unbranded Walking Foot (Sailrite LSV-1 copy)
Members Mocivnik Posted September 11, 2018 Members Report Posted September 11, 2018 Has anyone got any blueprints for a burnisher like this one?
Members Gabrie Posted September 28, 2018 Members Report Posted September 28, 2018 On 9/09/2018 at 8:52 AM, Rockoboy said: There are several people here from Australia, and a few from W.A. As for where to buy Giardini edge paint? I have no idea, maybe one of the other people will have some ideas on a supplier. I saw a post a while back about ordering a sample pack from a supplier, (might have been Giardini, but I cannot remember) but I never got a reply to my email. I subsequently found they were in Europe, so maybe that is why they were not inclined to reply and/or send out any products. We have an active Leatherworkers Association in W.A. If you would like more information on attending, send me a PM with your details. I got my Giardini from Etsy and it came from HK. I contacted Giardini and they don't have Australia re-seller. I am very beginner and find out in Highgate, WA they have workshop for beginner. On 6/09/2018 at 8:33 AM, garypl said: Welcome Gabrie! Always best to test on scrap leather before committing to your project, but sounds like this is not the case here. I would roughen any surface where you plan to edge paint. I like to use the Giardini base coat, but it is not required. The number of coats is a personal preference depending on the type of leather and condition. Sometimes I only use two coats and other times up to 4. I stop when I like how it looks. I initially sand with 100 grit, then finish with 400 grit wet-dry paper. You might want to check with Giardini about specials. I just bought their “Summer Special” that included 250ml bottles of base coat, dye, leather conditioner, gloss finish, and a couple of other products that I can’t recall right now. The small bottles go a long way unless you are in production mode. Have fun! Gary Thanks Gary for the response and apologies for my late response. This is really help and I will start my project this week. I got my Giardini basecoat and paint edge both semi dense today. Will keep update.
garypl Posted September 28, 2018 Report Posted September 28, 2018 2 hours ago, Gabrie said: I got my Giardini from Etsy and it came from HK. I contacted Giardini and they don't have Australia re-seller. I am very beginner and find out in Highgate, WA they have workshop for beginner. Thanks Gary for the response and apologies for my late response. This is really help and I will start my project this week. I got my Giardini basecoat and paint edge both semi dense today. Will keep update. Please post before and after photos and let us know how you like the products! Gary Cowboy 4500, Consew 206RB-4
Members AltaAndina Posted February 15, 2019 Members Report Posted February 15, 2019 Hi All, Very interested in the topic of burnishing in general. Right now we use a basic wheel sander to apply a natural beeswax to our edges. Has anyone worked on a natural burnishing process? @hidepounder I am curious about your use of canvas as the application. Is the canvas waxed with anything first? What does wetting the leather edges do to help the burnishing process? Thanks so much for sharing the write up
Members Mattsbagger Posted February 15, 2019 Members Report Posted February 15, 2019 You can just use canvas and water to get a nice burnish. This is of course on decent veg tan leather.
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