Members Harry Marinakis Posted September 30, 2014 Members Report Posted September 30, 2014 (edited) I use a smooth bone tool and polish the leather to get a high-gloss sheen. I burnish after dyeing, just when it is almost dry. You want the leather to be very slightly moist so that it can be molded, so you can rub out all of the rubbing marks. The end results is a very smooth, glossy piece of leather. Then I apply a small amount of Renaissance Wax and it buffs out to a super high gloss. The image below shows the start of the burnishing process. The other image shows a burnished leather cover for a sword scabbard that was in the making. Edited September 30, 2014 by Harry Marinakis Quote
Members DavidL Posted September 30, 2014 Members Report Posted September 30, 2014 I use a smooth bone tool and polish the leather to get a high-gloss sheen. I burnish after dyeing, just when it is almost dry. You want the leather to be very slightly moist so that it can be molded, so you can rub out all of the rubbing marks. The end results is a very smooth, glossy piece of leather. Then I apply a small amount of Renaissance Wax and it buffs out to a super high gloss. The image below shows the start of the burnishing process. The other image shows a burnished leather cover for a sword scabbard that was in the making. Thanks for sharing, going to try that the next time I dye my leather. Your technique is similar to how they do it in the tanneries. Quote
Members Red Cent Posted October 1, 2014 Members Report Posted October 1, 2014 I use the old deer antler thing. Natural leather lightly cased, then burnished after the exterior gets the almost dry look. Quote https://www.facebook.com/redcentcustomleather?ref=bookmarks http://www.redcentcustomleather.com/
Members Fizsan Posted October 20, 2014 Members Report Posted October 20, 2014 Hi, I have this handmade iphone pouch. This is the picture below. https://www.dropbox.com/s/ywcevg0okevnbe8/Photo%20Oct%2020%2C%202%2047%2054%20PM.jpg?dl=0 May i know can i get i any shinier with resolene or Carnauba creme?? Thanks Quote
Members Harry Marinakis Posted October 21, 2014 Members Report Posted October 21, 2014 Fizan, the link doesn't work for me Quote
Members Fizsan Posted October 21, 2014 Members Report Posted October 21, 2014 http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt60/ornamentsemen/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps6557fff8.jpg How about this? Thanks harry. http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt60/ornamentsemen/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps6557fff8.jpg How about this? Thanks harry. Quote
Members Fizsan Posted October 21, 2014 Members Report Posted October 21, 2014 Ok heres another link. Hope it works. http://i597.photobucket.com/albums/tt60/ornamentsemen/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps6557fff8.jpg I wonder how photos are uploaded here. Thanks harry. Quote
Members Fizsan Posted October 22, 2014 Members Report Posted October 22, 2014 (edited) hows the link? Edited October 22, 2014 by Fizsan Quote
Members tibee Posted April 16, 2015 Members Report Posted April 16, 2015 can a glossy acrylic resolene finish be flexible? can I dye a piece a piece of leather black, apply numerous layers acrylic resolene for a very high gloss finish and still have that piece of leather not "crimple" when it bends? Quote
Members wlg190861 Posted April 16, 2015 Members Report Posted April 16, 2015 are you buffing to a shine before you apply the finish? After the leather for my wallets dry for 24 hours I buff them with cotton rag untill they sparkle, nothing added at all. I actually apply mink oil to tone it down to a warm glow. I wonder if you're missing this step?Mink oil is bad for your leather goods. Quote
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