Edge Kote

[hidepounder]

Bob, I've always had a small problem if I burnish before dying. I seem to lock the fibers and they won't accept the dye very well, almost like a resist. So I usually dye first.

M.

Are you using an alcohol dye?.....you want penetration! I have a multistep burnishing process, I burish pretty hard, and I have no problems what-so-ever. I do NOT use Gum Tragacanth! I would love to dye first, but I can't get that neat clean dye line when I do....

[abn]

Is the Edge Kote that they sell more then just a dye? Does it also have something in it to slick or coat the edge? I was thinking of trying a small bottle.

Thanks,

Art

Art, I use Edge Kote and I like it. Everyone has their preference. I don't think you're risking much by trying a bottle to see if it works for you. As mentioned, the major downside is that it only comes in two colors, brown and black. The upside is that (used well) it provides really nice, professional-looking edges.

Good luck! -Alex

[esantoro]

Art, I use Edge Kote and I like it. Everyone has their preference. I don't think you're risking much by trying a bottle to see if it works for you. As mentioned, the major downside is that it only comes in two colors, brown and black. The upside is that (used well) it provides really nice, professional-looking edges.

Good luck! -Alex

Try this source for additional colors. You may want to give them a call to see if they have colors not listed on the website.

http://sewwhatsupplies.com/cart/index.php?...;products_id=94

ed

[stelmackr]

Try this source for additional colors. You may want to give them a call to see if they have colors not listed on the website.

http://sewwhatsupplies.com/cart/index.php?...;products_id=94

ed

Try this http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=1uMUSZlgyjg and the edge gets a burnished color without dye.

Bob Stelmack

[esantoro]

Fiebing's Edge Dye is a water-based dye, rather thinner than oil dye, but with a good penetration and strong colour. I usually mix it with about 30% gum arabic, and use it to dye edges. It can then be burnished immediately, and the gum brings up a good shine.

I hate the messiness of dye. Being water-based, does Fiebing's Edge Dye clean up easily from surfaces and skin?

[esantoro]

I just got some edge dye in. It is alcohol based and doesn't seem to be very different from regular dye. A call to Fiebing's confirmed such.

I also asked questions about edge enamel and was told it was a bit difficult to use and not as flexible as Edge Kote.

I'm thinking about prepping my edges with dye and hen going over them with edge kote or a similar finish,so if the edge kote begins to wear off there will still be a dark background.

Ed