highnoonhunter Posted January 8, 2014 Report Posted January 8, 2014 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 Quote
Tree Reaper Posted January 8, 2014 Report Posted January 8, 2014 (edited) 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 Quote
highnoonhunter Posted January 8, 2014 Author Report Posted January 8, 2014 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! Quote
Members mjensen Posted January 9, 2014 Members Report Posted January 9, 2014 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? Quote
Tree Reaper Posted January 9, 2014 Report Posted January 9, 2014 (edited) 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 Quote
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