A Way To Keep Edge Dye From Wearing Off?

[leathervan]

I know that wax is what most people seem to apply to edge dye but the wax wears of too. Is there another way to keep the edge dye from wearing off?

[Kcinnick]

I still haven't figured out how I am going to edge my products.

I have looked at all my "custom" gun leather I have purchased in the past and it looks like most makers use some sort of edge paint. I would much rather figure a way to dye and burnish the edges in a way that is more permanent than an edge paint also.

[terrymac]

Go to the "How do I do That" section of the forum and read the tutorial by Hidepounder on finishing edges. Bob is the master of producing incredible edges, and if you will do as he instructs, it works. The only thing I do differently is I have recently started using a product called "Quik Slik" available from Sheridan Leather instead of the combination of glycerine and saddle soap. I really like this stuff. Sheridan Leather is an advertiser on this website. After your edge is smoothed and slicked, use a spirit dye and your edge will not be wearning off. Putting on a good edge is a lot of work, there are no short cuts. Hope this helps,

Terry