These edges?

[Gstone]

I've only really worked with veg tan but how would you begin to finish these edges? I'm not really sure at all how to finish edges that aren't veg tan. It's a top grain utility hide from Tandy if that helps. Any help is much appreciated! 

[Ferg]

Lets see if I can give you a thumbnail idea to get you going.

Since you have already visited Tandy, return and get a bottle of theEDGE PAINT GLOSS EDGE AGENT. It is most likely a Fenice product and may be labeled something entirely different but this is one thing you need. Also get a bottle of edge paint color you would like to use to begin. Tandy also has a "Craftool Pro Edge Dye Roller Pen", get it also.

Do not sand the edge of your fuzzy leather before applying the Agent. This is assuming all layers of leather are nearly exactly lined up, if not you will need to clean up that edge, with careful sanding or cutting.  Before using the Agent shake the bottle pretty hard for about 30 seconds, it will have bubbles inside the container. Tap the sides of the container with a small screwdriver or anything similar, that will make the bubbles burst. Now, dip the edge roller into the Agent, not quite over the large end of same. Tap it lightly on the edge of the bottle to get any glob off the tip. From the finish side begin rolling the edge roller over the edge until you see it completely wet. Don't get carried away, too much will run onto the face of the leather. I hold the leather piece in one hand while turning it to get the edge completely covered. If you don't get globs on the roller and also on the edge it will not "run" where you don't want it. Allow this application to dry for at least an hour if in air conditioned/heated space. Again, don't sand first application. Apply another coat of Agent, allow to dry for 24 hours. You can then sand with 600 grit sand paper/cloth until you feel it is smooth. Do not press down hard on the sanding paper, light pressure is definitely desirable. You need to get all sanding dust off the edge and any that may be on the remainder of the leather piece. Now, you are ready to apply your finish color of edge paint. Shake the bottle and tap it as I illustrated above. I like to use at least two coats. I am using Giardini now, it is thicker consistency than the Fenice. TANDY's edge paint may require more than two finish coats. Allow at least 12 hours between applications and do not incorporate the product into use for 24 to 48 hours.

This is not for everything you make but it will make some very nice edges on most.

 

Ferg

[Gstone]

2 hours ago, Ferg said:

Lets see if I can give you a thumbnail idea to get you going.

Since you have already visited Tandy, return and get a bottle of theEDGE PAINT GLOSS EDGE AGENT. It is most likely a Fenice product and may be labeled something entirely different but this is one thing you need. Also get a bottle of edge paint color you would like to use to begin. Tandy also has a "Craftool Pro Edge Dye Roller Pen", get it also.

Do not sand the edge of your fuzzy leather before applying the Agent. This is assuming all layers of leather are nearly exactly lined up, if not you will need to clean up that edge, with careful sanding or cutting.  Before using the Agent shake the bottle pretty hard for about 30 seconds, it will have bubbles inside the container. Tap the sides of the container with a small screwdriver or anything similar, that will make the bubbles burst. Now, dip the edge roller into the Agent, not quite over the large end of same. Tap it lightly on the edge of the bottle to get any glob off the tip. From the finish side begin rolling the edge roller over the edge until you see it completely wet. Don't get carried away, too much will run onto the face of the leather. I hold the leather piece in one hand while turning it to get the edge completely covered. If you don't get globs on the roller and also on the edge it will not "run" where you don't want it. Allow this application to dry for at least an hour if in air conditioned/heated space. Again, don't sand first application. Apply another coat of Agent, allow to dry for 24 hours. You can then sand with 600 grit sand paper/cloth until you feel it is smooth. Do not press down hard on the sanding paper, light pressure is definitely desirable. You need to get all sanding dust off the edge and any that may be on the remainder of the leather piece. Now, you are ready to apply your finish color of edge paint. Shake the bottle and tap it as I illustrated above. I like to use at least two coats. I am using Giardini now, it is thicker consistency than the Fenice. TANDY's edge paint may require more than two finish coats. Allow at least 12 hours between applications and do not incorporate the product into use for 24 to 48 hours.

This is not for everything you make but it will make some very nice edges on most.

 

Ferg

I will try that. Thank you for the help!