Latigo Leather

[ktoddmc]

How do you burnish edges on colored latigo leather? I have seen instructions on veg-tanned leather that requires many steps. Is it the same process for latigo?

[Siciro]

I have tried the multi-step burnishing processes with poor to horrible results. I had one attempt turn the edge to mush and caused the whole room to smell like a certain male bodily fluid. I am still searching for the proper technique. i still have to try a couple different things but i have a basic process that goes like this.

Skive/bevel the edge

Sand the edge

Apply water to edge

Rub vigorously with canvas

The result I have had was a very shiny slick edge. There has to be something else, some chemical that wont react to the oil in the leather. I am also deciding between buying or making a burnisher that will fit in a drill or drill-press.

If anyone has some tips or techniques that would help us out please post a reply.

[Luke Hatley]

Forgo burnishing Latigo in the way that you would do Veg tan leather.....It Wont Work...

round the edges then use Edge Coat.

[ktoddmc]

Forgo burnishing Latigo in the way that you would do Veg tan leather.....It Wont Work...

round the edges then use Edge Coat.

I rounded the edges with a bevel. Should I use the nylon wheel, or sand some of the rough parts? After I use the Edge Coat should I buff it? Thanks for your help.

[Luke Hatley]

I rounded the edges with a bevel. Should I use the nylon wheel, or sand some of the rough parts? After I use the Edge Coat should I buff it? Thanks for your help.

round the edge..... sand the rough places then apply the edge coat.thats all you can

do for the Latigo

[ktoddmc]

round the edge..... sand the rough places then apply the edge coat.thats all you can

do for the Latigo

Easy enough. Thanks for your help!

[Siciro]

I will have to go pick up some edge coat.