Padenlopez Report post Posted November 15, 2014 ok so i was tinkering and i managed to get a somehat burnish on oil tanned leather if i put more time in i could probbly get it pretty nice. I want to start making bags and i really dont have the experience to know how bridle oil tanned or latigo acts when it comes to burnishing. I want to make bags but want to be able to get a good smooth edge. Any suggestions on types of leather i should use? My first bag will most likely be made of veg tan because thats what i have plenty of to make mistakes with as i learn. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Big Sioux Saddlery Report post Posted November 16, 2014 Most latigo does not burnish well. Not sure what you mean by "oil tanned" but I've found that typically the drier leathers burnish better than those with some oil content. "Bridle" leather varies widely; some are quite dry and burnish well, others take more work. I found out the hard way to burnish my edges on saddle parts and tack items before ever applying any oil to them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Padenlopez Report post Posted November 16, 2014 Thanks big sioux. By oil tanned i mean pull up Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
