Rubberlike Edge Coating, What Is It?

[2Yutes]

That's probably just Feibing's Edge Kote. I use it all the time and it gives that rubbery, shiny appearance.

[Frogman Watch Straps]

That's probably just Feibing's Edge Kote. I use it all the time and it gives that rubbery, shiny appearance.

Nope, this stuff is different....I actually have a strap that came from overseas and the coating is rubber based...it's applied with a machine that heats up the coating.

[Skald]

I'll try to locate such a machine, sounds like an "investment" for future use. Until then, I guess I'll stick to folding/sewing edges instead. I don't want to be an amateur told apart from the experts.

[sprockett]

anyone have a link to a machine that does that kind of coating? Im trying to make wallets and wouldnt mind getting one of those machines that give that kind of coating... Definitely looks more mass produced than a hand finished edge, but suits my purposes.

I attach a picture of a card holder that I have that has this kind of "rubberised" coating. Its actually quite flexible, so it stands up to folding etc....

I've tried googling for "rubber edge leather finisher", "rubber edge coating machine leather" and various permutations of resin etc. Can't seem to find the relevant search term...

Many thanks all

[jwilson]

You can by an edge dying roller from tandy and put dura edge in it. I dont use this kind of stuff ever, but that seems like the easiest way to get that type of edge to me...

[benology]

I've been searching for the same machine but can't find anything close. I recall watching a YouTube video of this machine but unfortunately can find it now. It's definitely a "hot edge coating plastic/polyurethane/rubber" applied by a machine; definitely not edge cote etc. let's keep this search going. -ben

[James B]

just thought i would put this out there:

I've been seeing a similar product used in videos for dangerous9 straps and ciprys morpho leather goods. It goes on liquid and is then melted and moved around with a wood burner or heated nail. This filled cracks and is very durable.

In my search for this, I ran into the inks used for textile printing: specifically the heat fixed inks such as plastisol. This is a gelled vinyl resin that cures fabric soft, it just doesn't ever 'dry' without heat application) with the application of heat, 350F from one video I viewed. I will give it a try on a watch strap project I will be working on later this month.

[Oldtoolsniper]

Lekoza is a memeber here and sells this stuff.

I bought a bottle to use on chrome tanned leather and its rubber like. It sticks even to the Horween and looks and feels like rubber to me. There is a YouTube video on the stuff and he sells on EBay. Pretty sure there is a web site for lekoza leather.

I don't care for it because it looks very un leather like to me. More like rubber paint. I did a small notebook cover in it that I carry everyday and it holds up good, I just don't care for the look of it so I didn't even try to pursue making it look better or neater.

I'm not saying it's not good stuff I just don't care for the look. I obviously have ordered from the site and had good service and the products were as advertised.

http://lekoza.com/

This is from the eBay ad.

Giardini edge paints are the ideal acrylic paints for the edges of your leather products. These paints have been designed to provide the highest performance with respect to adhesion, coverage, camber, and strength. Containing less than 1% VOC; it is the most eco-friendly leather edge paint product line on the market today. Can be mixed with water up to 10% by volume to achieve a thinner consistency. Produced by Giardini Group of Italy, in collaboration with Stahl. Do not allow to freeze

Edited July 17, 2015 by Oldtoolsniper

[jk215]

You can get one from Campbell Randall its called the "BF110 Hot Glazing Station". Its like a soldering iron on steriods and you can buy different tips. You will then use the type of edge paint that fine leatherworking or Lekoza sells. It gives you that "rubber like" edge that is used in european style leather goods. I had the Campbell Randall station for a little while and it works great.

Edited July 17, 2015 by jk215

[MarlysRae]

Skald, I have been searching for this as well.  Through a lot of trial and error, I can tell you that the Tandy stuff is not it.

Look at Giardini Edge Paint  http://lekoza.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=57

My Coach bags have that rubbery thick edge coat and it's awesome.  I tried all that Tandy stuff I was told would turn out the same and it doesn't. 

If you want it glossy, they have a coating for gloss.  Otherwise it's good as is out of the bottle. 

This site has the edge burner (their own, not the Campbel Randall which sells for $225.00 and they sell what they call "Electric edge creasing iron" for $49.95.

http://lekoza.com/Tools/ElectricEdgeMolder

Edited April 12, 2016 by MarlysRae
forgot to add something.