Members DoubleC Posted June 1, 2015 Members Report Posted June 1, 2015 You're welcome. I'm not sure I'm right but I hope I am. Good luck. Cheryl Quote http://www.etsy.com/shop/DoubleCCowgirl
Members devilhide Posted June 1, 2015 Author Members Report Posted June 1, 2015 I have come to the conclusion that to get a finish like that in my opinion it's a stamp. yes you could do it with a a knife and beveler but you wouldn't end up with the same finish. I think large stamps and some sort of press are used to produce such a great finish. If that's not how it's done I think it would produce the closest resemblance I can think of. Argo Quote
Members benlilly1 Posted June 1, 2015 Members Report Posted June 1, 2015 I believe she has pressed it with a form. Since it looks like she's making several it would take too long to do all that by hand and have them all end up the same. Looks like she does nice work. Quote
Members WinterBear Posted June 2, 2015 Members Report Posted June 2, 2015 Do you mean the lines following the straight edge of the card pockets? Might be a thin leather that is folded in half and glued to give the appearance of a finished edge on each pocket, then a creaser is used to give that burnished design line along the edge. Quote I used to be an Eagle, a good ol' Eagle too...
Members gmace99 Posted June 2, 2015 Members Report Posted June 2, 2015 I still don't get what part you are talking about Can you put a arrow on the picture. Quote www.uksaddlery.com Saddlery training courses in Dunoon Scotland UK.
Members TinkerTailor Posted June 2, 2015 Members Report Posted June 2, 2015 I have seen wide creasers in old tool collection that make that shape. If I remember I will find a pic when I am at home Quote "If nobody shares what they know, we will eventually all know nothing." "There is no adventure in letting fear and common sense be your guide"
Members TinkerTailor Posted June 2, 2015 Members Report Posted June 2, 2015 (edited) They are called edge irons and usually are cobblers tools best pic i can find. Edited June 2, 2015 by TinkerTailor Quote "If nobody shares what they know, we will eventually all know nothing." "There is no adventure in letting fear and common sense be your guide"
Members devilhide Posted June 2, 2015 Author Members Report Posted June 2, 2015 They are called edge irons and usually are cobblers tools images.jpg best pic i can find. mBedDIymPe6dk3WoRi8ZAkA.jpg Thank you now that makes a lot of sense! think I will be knocking up a few edge irons in the future. Quote
Members devilhide Posted June 2, 2015 Author Members Report Posted June 2, 2015 They are called edge irons and usually are cobblers tools images.jpg best pic i can find. mBedDIymPe6dk3WoRi8ZAkA.jpg Thank you now that makes a lot of sense! think I will be knocking up a few edge irons in the future. Quote
Members ConradPark Posted June 2, 2015 Members Report Posted June 2, 2015 Have to agree with Andrew Chee on this one. Most likely done with a custom made stamp that 'flattens' the edges all at once, probably as well as cutting it at the same time. Based on how even and identical everything seems. The way to do it by hand (and much, much slower) is to skive the flesh side (paring knife or with a skiving machine) and wet the edge, then on the top side, crease a marking line and with a bone folder manually flatten out the area between the crease and the edge until that area is flat and smooth (and thinner). I have no experience using the glazing irons for this and I'm a bit curious to if it actually works. Normally shoe makers use it to wax and smooth the sides of the soles/heels, but I heard about saddle makers using it for edge finishing too. Would like to see if someone makes it work. Quote
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