Members Artimus Posted May 15, 2014 Members Report Posted May 15, 2014 Let us know what you do, with pictures. Quote Practicing with an Etsy page here -----> ETSY
Members cst Posted May 15, 2014 Members Report Posted May 15, 2014 (edited) A few years ago I was given a bunch of that mission grain pigskin and used it to line various things. As I recall, you can put something like edge kote on and make a pretty decent edge. Also, I'm pretty sure I've seen Nigel Armitage use edge kote on his stuff so that would fit the design. You can cut the pigskin oversized, glue it to the cow, then trim them flush. Sand your edge well then do your edge kote and don't forget to burnish. I always went back over the edge kote with some wax and a slicking stick. It didn't look too bad. Another option is to get some veg tan pigskin for lining and then just finish the edges like you would normally do. If you roll the edges of the lining and extend them to the edges of the exterior leather there will be a small gap between the two. You could maybe hammer that flat then glue it down, but I never had any success making a good edge that way with the cheap stuff. Another option: on the goods japan website I saw a gum trag replacement that is supposed to be good for making a nice finish on the back of leather. I've not used it so I don't know how well that works. Edited May 15, 2014 by cst Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.