Veg-Tan Finishing

[Troy I]

Good luck Ray...let us know how it works out

[25b]

as the items will be next to clothing and handled quite often.

What items are you making?? Edited November 22, 2014 by 25b

[raysouth]

Thank you, everybody for the great input.

I actually mixed a dye combination of Angelus Honey and Neutral and ended up just a shade darker than natural and on some of the pieces it was not apparent that dye had been applied.

Used Angelus leather paints on parts of several items and now must figure out what to do to finish without harming or drastically darkening the leather. Then hope to burnish edges with the Cobra Burnisher received a few days ago. Sure that some of the fine machines that were fabricated by members would function equally as well, but I was not in a position to make something. Have played with this one a bit and really is a time saver and much easier on these old hands. Everything is a pleasure to do but some things just seem to have become more difficult lately. Think age might play a part here? lol.

In addition, has anyone tried the new pro line of edgers that Tandy is offering. They seem to be well made and do a wonderful job on the simple projects I make.

At times, I think I have an excess of finishing agents and now must look back to my test info so as to find something that will work. Get to do more testing, I hope.

Away from this topic a bit, I was surprised at the lack response to my offer of free collectibles. I will allow to run until next week to see if anyone is interested that requires postage payment only. Check the last entry I made under leatherwork conversation, then what do you collect to find the information.

God Bless all of you, and stay safe and be excited about the wonderful holidays ahead.

Ray

[MonicaJacobson]

Ray, I told my husband about it, and I'm very intrigued by the idea. I'll get back to you after I've bought my whole family presents, and see if I have any money left for postage.

[snubbyfan]

This was finished with Tan Kote, I'm quite satisfied with it.

[raysouth]

Hey Snubbyfan,

Holster looks great. Finish is very nice. Got out a bottle of tan-cote today and will be applying tomorrow if able to get to the shop. Thank you for responding.

God Bless.

Ray