Edge Coat On Flesh Side?

[Kustom]

Has anyone used edge kote on the flesh side? I'm looking for a nice water proof coating for the flesh side. Any other suggestions?

Thanks, Steve

[katsass]

Has anyone used edge kote on the flesh side? I'm looking for a nice water proof coating for the flesh side. Any other suggestions?

Thanks, Steve

FWIW from the old grumpy guy; not knowing what your primary items of construction are, right off I see a few things that you can do. BUT, prior to that I'll say the 'edge-coat' is a solution to a non-existent problem if you are using it on veg-tanned leather. The stuff is for application to the edges of your leatherwork,BUT proper burnishing techniques achieve a MUCH better finished product --- without that nasty 'plastic' appearance. IMO it's just plain nasty stuff, and I won't even have it in my shop. The first thing that comes to mind is that you can case the leather and burnish it, to smooth the back side. Depending on the project, that may not hold up too well though. The second is to purchase a better grade of leather, and the third is to line your projects with 2oz (or so) veg-tanned 'tooling' leather or maybe equal weight of pig skin. I primarily make holsters, and line most all of my stuff. BUT. I certainly would not try to coat the back side of anything with edge coat. JMHO Mike

Edited May 12, 2012 by katsass

[Kustom]

Hi Mike,

I'm making wallets and bags out of drum dyed bridle leather, but it's not struck through. I want to make the flesh side the same color after I split it. So if I could find a way to coat the flesh side in one step, that isn't dyeing and sealing it would be great.

Steve

FWIW from the old grumpy guy; not knowing what your primary items of construction are, right off I see a few things that you can do. BUT, prior to that I'll say the 'edge-coat' is a solution to a non-existent problem if you are using it on veg-tanned leather. The stuff is for application to the edges of your leatherwork,BUT proper burnishing techniques achieve a MUCH better finished product --- without that nasty 'plastic' appearance. IMO it's just plain nasty stuff, and I won't even have it in my shop. The first thing that comes to mind is that you can case the leather and burnish it, to smooth the back side. Depending on the project, that may not hold up too well though. The second is to purchase a better grade of leather, and the third is to line your projects with 2oz (or so) veg-tanned 'tooling' leather or maybe equal weight of pig skin. I primarily make holsters, and line most all of my stuff. BUT. I certainly would not try to coat the back side of anything with edge coat. JMHO Mike

[Leatherimages]

Hi Mike,

I'm making wallets and bags out of drum dyed bridle leather, but it's not struck through. I want to make the flesh side the same color after I split it. So if I could find a way to coat the flesh side in one step, that isn't dyeing and sealing it would be great.

Steve

I have not tried this and I'm looking for the chance.

In shoe making circles, especially handmade in Europe, they talk of adding dye to Gum Tragacanth to finish the bottoms of leather soles..

Gum Trag is also used to seal the flesh sides of leather products.

Do a test and see what you think.

Edited May 13, 2012 by Leatherimages

[Kustom]

I have not tried this and I'm looking for the chance.

In shoe making circles, especially handmade in Europe, they talk of adding dye to Gum Tragacanth to finish the bottoms of leather soles..

Gum Trag is also used to seal the flesh sides of leather products.

Do a test and see what you think.

Thanks Paul.

[SooperJake]

It has been my experience that gum tragacanth comes right off in a slimy mess when it gets wet. Not even remotely waterproof.

Take a look at this product line. It may fit the bill for you.

http://www.aquaseal.com/

Jake

[ItsJustNC]

I was looking for some quick fixs too for this back then. I never did get around trying it but i remember some people reccomanding watered down white glue or resolene.

[lilsiscojoe]

I have a complete newby question. I want to burnish the flesh side of a strap of veg tan leather. Katass, mentioned "proper burnishing techniques achieve a MUCH better finished product". I have searched the site, and really don't have very good sleuth skills, but have not found any instruction on proper burnishing. Can someone please explain this process to me? This is an old post, so there may not be anyone looking at it still.

Thank you for your help!!

[cgleathercraft]

I have a complete newby question. I want to burnish the flesh side of a strap of veg tan leather. Katass, mentioned "proper burnishing techniques achieve a MUCH better finished product". I have searched the site, and really don't have very good sleuth skills, but have not found any instruction on proper burnishing. Can someone please explain this process to me? This is an old post, so there may not be anyone looking at it still.

Thank you for your help!!

What you are looking for is pinned in the How To section i believe.

As for using edge kote on the flesh side - yep, i've done it, once. never again. The bottle has sat since (4 years).