Members ByNelson Posted May 11, 2017 Members Report Posted May 11, 2017 So i just had to make one more, and this time it just came together so easy.. starting to trust my skills a bit more, all critique is welcome Quote
bikermutt07 Posted May 11, 2017 Report Posted May 11, 2017 What's to critique? It looks great. If anything at all, maybe smoothing the flesh side down. I use tokonole for that. You can get it from Rocky Mountain Leather Supply in the States. Quote
Members ByNelson Posted May 11, 2017 Author Members Report Posted May 11, 2017 32 minutes ago, bikermutt07 said: What's to critique? It looks great. If anything at all, maybe smoothing the flesh side down. I use tokonole for that. You can get it from Rocky Mountain Leather Supply in the States. Do you have a before and after pic that treatment? Quote
bikermutt07 Posted May 11, 2017 Report Posted May 11, 2017 No, but with a glass slicker it comes out pretty good. It doesn't take too much elbow grease either. Stuff smells a little like Elmer's glue. Quote
Members ByNelson Posted May 11, 2017 Author Members Report Posted May 11, 2017 16 minutes ago, bikermutt07 said: No, but with a glass slicker it comes out pretty good. It doesn't take too much elbow grease either. Stuff smells a little like Elmer's glue. I'll look into that... could be something Quote
Members geargarcon Posted May 11, 2017 Members Report Posted May 11, 2017 22 minutes ago, bikermutt07 said: No, but with a glass slicker it comes out pretty good. It doesn't take too much elbow grease either. Stuff smells a little like Elmer's glue. you know, every time I use it I can't help think the same thing. It looks like elmers, it smells like elmer's, it feels like elmer's... I'm not being critical of it, I love using it and I love the results I get with it. Can't recommend it highly enough. Bag looks great. I've been wrestling with a design in my head for a while with the intent of trying my hand at one of these as well. My only "critique" would be the same as bikermutt's - you could also try lining it. Can I ask a few questions that I'm wrestling with in my design? - What weight leather did you use? - What size prongs did you use? 4mm? - Where did you get your hardware? Cheers, gg Quote
Members ByNelson Posted May 11, 2017 Author Members Report Posted May 11, 2017 43 minutes ago, geargarcon said: you know, every time I use it I can't help think the same thing. It looks like elmers, it smells like elmer's, it feels like elmer's... I'm not being critical of it, I love using it and I love the results I get with it. Can't recommend it highly enough. Bag looks great. I've been wrestling with a design in my head for a while with the intent of trying my hand at one of these as well. My only "critique" would be the same as bikermutt's - you could also try lining it. Can I ask a few questions that I'm wrestling with in my design? - What weight leather did you use? - What size prongs did you use? 4mm? - Where did you get your hardware? Cheers, gg I'm farly new with leather so didn't even know tokonole... the lether is a croupon 2,8 mm Don't remember size prong but 2,5-3 cm and buy from a local store in Denmark Quote
bikermutt07 Posted May 12, 2017 Report Posted May 12, 2017 It's like him tragacanth, but works better. Although, I like the smell of gum trag better. And there isn't anything wrong with your bag. It looks really great. Quote
Members Wulfing Posted May 20, 2017 Members Report Posted May 20, 2017 On 5/11/2017 at 1:26 PM, bikermutt07 said: No, but with a glass slicker it comes out pretty good. It doesn't take too much elbow grease either. Stuff smells a little like Elmer's glue. Hi what is a glass slicker? Thanks in advance! Quote
Members cradom Posted May 21, 2017 Members Report Posted May 21, 2017 (edited) If it looks like Elmers and smells like Elmers...has anyone tried using slightly watered down Elmers? It's flexible and dries clear. Probably waterproof too when it's dry. Have to remember this next project. Oh, and a glass slicker is a thickish piece of glass with a rounded edge used to slick down the leather...kinda like a light burnish. Makes the rough side smoother. Edited May 21, 2017 by cradom Quote
bikermutt07 Posted May 21, 2017 Report Posted May 21, 2017 55 minutes ago, cradom said: If it looks like Elmers and smells like Elmers...has anyone tried using slightly watered down Elmers? It's flexible and dries clear. Probably waterproof too when it's dry. Have to remember this next project. Oh, and a glass slicker is a thickish piece of glass with a rounded edge used to slick down the leather...kinda like a light burnish. Makes the rough side smoother. What he said.... Quote
Members Windrider30 Posted May 21, 2017 Members Report Posted May 21, 2017 https://www.tandyleather.com/en/product/glass-burnisher Glass slicker really does come in handy just dont use it on bracelets Quote
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