Edging on 2/3 oz

[Regis]

I'm making some small items like coin bag out of 2/3 oz vegtan and need to finish some single edges (e.g. flap). Does anyone have any tips on burnishing and finishing the edges on such thin leather? Any different finishing techniques for this kind of thin edge?

Thanks,

Regis

[Rawhide]

I'm making some small items like coin bag out of 2/3 oz vegtan and need to finish some single edges (e.g. flap). Does anyone have any tips on burnishing and finishing the edges on such thin leather? Any different finishing techniques for this kind of thin edge?

Thanks,

Regis

Hey Regis,

Moisten the edge just as you would a thicker piece, lay the piece flat on your stamping stone. Then use a piece of canvas. Lay it on top of the leather with it overlapping the leather. Now, cup the canvas (or whatever material you use) near the center of the canvas with all four fingers as if you were going to tuck it under the leather. now rub back and forth holding the leather with one hand and the canvas with the tucked hand. To get a good edge you'll need to flip the leather over and do the other side.

Another thing to try is sliding the leather up to the edge of the bench, and just barely protrude off the edge. Then moisten and slick.

Hope this helps.

marlon

[Luke Hatley]

regis... edging thin leather ? i would just use the fiebings edge coat.

[Regis]

Thanks guys. I've found that after it dried from the top coat, it is just barely stiff enough to handle for slicking and edgecoat.