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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

 

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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.

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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. 

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Try this tool and you will never look back.

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

 

Ferg

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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.

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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

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You may want to try thus technique. It works well for me.FB_IMG_1471381764775.jpg

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

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I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with.

Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day.

From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.

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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.

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