ktoddmc Report post Posted June 12, 2010 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? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Siciro Report post Posted June 12, 2010 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted June 12, 2010 Forgo burnishing Latigo in the way that you would do Veg tan leather.....It Wont Work... round the edges then use Edge Coat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ktoddmc Report post Posted June 12, 2010 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luke Hatley Report post Posted June 12, 2010 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ktoddmc Report post Posted June 12, 2010 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! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Siciro Report post Posted June 13, 2010 I will have to go pick up some edge coat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
