Trolley Coin Keyring

[misarins]

Hi everyone,

My name is Aleks and I am from London. Also Russian speaking

Two months ago I decided to start practising in making leather goods.

I do not make any big projects until I will be confident in all processes

like pattern cutting, stitching and finishing edges.

This is my last creature, a trolley coin keyring.

Materials: black smooth calfskin, natural colour 18/3 Barbour thread and Fenice grey edge paint.
Tools: Pro-Line diamond chisel 6spi (new Amy Rokes irons 8spi already ordered), soldering iron with

brass tip from aliexpress (need to order proper Regad Fileteuse with F2 tip), sand paper 400 grit.

A nice slanted stitch using single knot and crease line was made using regular soldering iron.
This project was made to test new way of stitching and new edge paint. Fenice is much better

then Giardini. Almost ready to switch my direction to Leo Degarmo brand.

Thank you

[Django57]

Looks good

[indynusp]

May I ask where you bought your Fenice edge paint from and why you think it's better than Giardini? Thank you

[misarins]

I found that Fenice is not that liquid as Fiebing's edge kote and same time not that thick as Giardini. To apply edge paint I use simple tooth picks and Giardini is the best with edge roller pen which I find too messy. When I add 5% of water to Giardini it's getting even more messy. Plus Fenice got the best drying time! Less than 10 minutes!

This is my experience only.

Fenice edge paint is available from Tandy in variety of colours.

[indynusp]

thanks for the reply. The reason why i was asking is because the Fenice edge paint sold by Tandy is absolutely terrible and it peels off quite easily. Haven't you experienced that? It's not as durable as you might think.

[misarins]

I am still testing my keyring in my pockets, screwing with my hands, putting together with keys in a bucket and shake well. And the edge paint is still there.

Just one thing is on my mind, that the edge paint should be burnt well with fileteuse or soldering iron otherwise it will peel easily. Perfect sanded edge before applying any edge paint is very important.

Also following official guidelines is very helpful, to give 24 hours for a complete dry and perfect adhesion.