Help with edge coating

[Lneal]

I just made my first belt, and I thought it would be nice if I put a liner on it. I thought it was coming out ok, until I messed it all up with the edge coat! I tried a dobber and it was to fluffy and got on the liner, and then a small brush, and apparently I'm to uncoordinated for that. I'm sure I need more practice and patience and any other advice you might have. Thanks

 

[plinkercases]

I got my first direction from the Stohlman books and use a piece of 1/4+inch felt cut into a /12 inch strip then tapered a little on the business end. After a few passes the tip gets a nice contour which takes the edge coating just around the edge and follows the edge contour nicely. with a little practice it is very consistent. Then when done I let the end harden, cut it off and ready to go for the next time. I will post some pics as I am about to do some edging.

[MADMAX22]

I dont do edge paint myself but if you burn the dauber some it will get rid of the fuzz and make it more controllable. 

I use those 1" foam brushes that you can get at hardware stores. Harbor freight has them very cheap and Ill grab a 100 or so when I am down that direction. They do pretty good for dying as well. 

[Lneal]

Thanks, I'll try both of those ways

[Ferg]

Try this tool and you will never look back.

I use it every day. In fact, I have three different tools, this is the best.

 

Ferg

Edited July 20, 2016 by Ferg

[Lneal]

Thanks, I'm going by Tandy today and I'll check it out

[cowboycolonel]

Go to your local paint store and ask for some sample daubers.  They're made of sponge rubber and the paint shop has them by the thousands.  Cut a piece of about 3/8 wide anda use it until it gets hard, then trim off the hard part and get back to work again.  My guy gave me a dozen about a year ago and I think I have five or six left.  They're great, and don't cost anything at all.  They paint guy might even give them to you.

[thefanninator]

I've been using the Tandy edge paddle for a while now. Best tool I ever bought at Tandy. I use it with Fenice edge paint.

 

https://www.tandyleather.com/en/product/craftool-stainless-steel-edge-paddle

[bikermutt07]

You may want to try thus technique. It works well for me.

Whatever tool you're using use your hand against the edge of your table for a guide.

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[Tugadude]

I use "hard" tools for edge coating.  Tried brushes and didn't like them.  The Tandy roller is excellent but I have good luck with metal spatulas and even popsicle sticks.  The really skinny wooden coffee stir sticks are decent too.

I think it is like a lot of skills, use what works for you and once you develop the knack for it, it just flows.