Coaster Questions?

[highnoonhunter]

I'm wanting to make some coaster sets for my family. I've done some searches here, but can find no definite answers to my questions. So I was hoping someone could help me.

I want to tool them, but what thickness should I use?

Also, will the tooling leather need a backing leather? Like suede? Or could I buy adhesive backed sheet cork?

What type finish should I use to make them more waterproof?

Thanks in advance!

Bobby

[Tree Reaper]

My coasters are 7-8 oz. with a stitched suede back, you can go a little thicker when carving.

I use super sheen, mink oil and sno-seal to finish.

Edited January 8, 2014 by Tree Reaper

[highnoonhunter]

My coasters are 7-8 oz. with a stitched suede back, you can go a little thicker when carving.

I use super sheen, mink oil and sno-seal to finish.

Thanks Tree Reaper! Nice work!

[mjensen]

My coasters are 7-8 oz. with a stitched suede back, you can go a little thicker when carving.

I use super sheen, mink oil and sno-seal to finish.

I'm new to leather work in general and I'm just curious what order your applying those finishes in?

[Tree Reaper]

Dye,sheen,mink oil,sno-seal.

Sometimes I'll use tan cote between the dye and the sheen.

The suede is glued to the back, trimmed and then stitched.

The final step is to burnish the edge.

Edited January 9, 2014 by Tree Reaper