RDCreations Report post Posted June 27, 2013 Hello I am new to leather working and I am wondering how to get my boarders to stand out like this. I thank you and appreciate the help in advance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Blea Report post Posted June 28, 2013 Hello and welcome to the forum! The technique shown in the photo is antiqing. Once you are finished with your carving and stamping, you apply an antique paste or gel that is darker than your leather and then wipe it back off. The dark antique stays down in the stamps and carving, giving the effect in your picture. If you are in Missouri and are anywhere near Springfield, you can go to Springfield Leather. They have a variety of products that will do this and can probably give you lots of tips based on whatever kind of product you want to do. Hope this helps, Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverwingit Report post Posted June 28, 2013 Don't forget for apply some form of resist (Tan Kote, Bag Kote, Resolene...) before you apply your antique finish. You want the antiquing to stay just in the deeper cuts and wipe right off the flatter areas. Otherwise you might just dye the whole piece a darker color. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wishful Report post Posted June 29, 2013 That looks like its burnishd to me. That happens when the leather is cased properly.e Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
