edd Report post Posted May 5, 2013 (edited) Hi, Hoping someone can give me a bit of advice on finishing the edges on thin kip leather (1.2/1.4 mm) as I'm ordering some to use for making a wallet and some other bits. Is there a particular technique to achieving good edges with a very thin leather like this? I've been experimenting a bit with a sample and found it difficult to burnish using canvas as it's so thin and flexible. As it's difficult not to distort the edge when burnishing by hand, would it be a good idea to use a dremel burnisher (as made by one of the members here http://www.leatherburnishers.com) or would a soldering iron with one of these tips be effective? http://www.ebay.co.u...=item4852a48a5a Also, as I'm planning to buy a few more tools, is it worth buying a fine edge shave? I know Vergez Blanchard do a No.0 or would a Dixon No.1 be ok? Do i even need to edge such thin leather? Any help appreciated! Edd Edited May 5, 2013 by edd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PutnamLeather Report post Posted May 6, 2013 When I'm burnishing really thin leather like that I lay it flat on the marbel and just push in and down with my fingertips as flush as possable. It seams to work well for me. Good luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edd Report post Posted May 6, 2013 Thanks mate I'll give that a go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
