First time using edge paint from Giardini

[filipblaauw]

I just got some edge paint from Giardini (Italy). Until now I have used Fiebings Egde coat, but I never seemed to get any good results with it. Here's my first items using the Semi Dense tan color. Two coats, each of them sanded. Then a coat of protecting gloss. All is sealed together with a final coat of buffed beeswax.

The edge feels a lot smoother than anything I have achieved before, but I still feel there's a way to go to get it even and without bubbles/cracks.

Interested in hearing other tips about egde finishing. I do like a burnished egde, but the painted does look appealing to me as well. Happy to hear your inputs!

[battlemunky]

I think it looks great. I too am a fan of burnished edges over painted edges but those look really good. I've thought about getting some but have resisted so far opting for straight burnished edges.

[garypl]

I think your painted edges look very good!  I have been using Giardini to edge paint for about 9 months now and I think it does a great job.  I normally burnish my edges and then paint them using the roller paint tool from Tandy.  Normally two coats of paint with sanding in between coats, then burnish the painted edge and follow up with wax.   

I painted the edge on an eyeglass case that I carry in my back pocket constantly and it looks about the same as the day I finished it - no cracking or peeling!

Gary

[filipblaauw]

@garypl I also tried burnishing first, but it then felt like the first coat of paint had too little rough surface to grip on to. Some places I was able to peel off the paint. But I will try to burnish the painted egde after two coats and see if that will give an even smoother edge.

And by burnishing you mean with a hand slicker, not an electrical crease tool?

Thanks for commenting!

Edited February 4, 2018 by filipblaauw

[garypl]

59 minutes ago, filipblaauw said:

@garypl I also tried burnishing first, but it then felt like the first coat of paint had too little rough surface to grip on to. Some places I was able to peel off the paint. But I will try to burnish the painted egde after two coats and see if that will give an even smoother edge.

And by burnishing you mean with a hand slicker, not an electrical crease tool?

Thanks for commenting!

Yes, I use a wood slicker by hand to burnish...

Did you let the first coat dry completely after the first coat?  I have never had any paint peel off.  I dilute the paint about  20% with distilled water.

[Jake907]

very smooth, I've only ever seen black edge paint, but I like that tan.

Edited February 5, 2018 by Jake907

[thefanninator]

Looks pretty good so far.

I use Fenice and paint just about all of my work now. 

When using paint:

I don't burnish at all - cut or sand your edges as even as possible.

I do not bevel my edges. I use a Regad electric creaser.

I do about 4 coats with sanding in between each coat. Using 220, 400, 800 and 1500 grits.

Paint and sand until you have no visible seams, bubbles and cracks.

I finish with paraffin wax and buffing.

I prefer a matte finish paint.

Hope this helps some, keep experimenting.

 

[filipblaauw]

Thanks for comments and helpful tips!

[bgl500]

I've been using the Vernis edge paint from Rocky Mountain and really like it. I don't burnish either. You want some of the paint to penetrate the leather and burnishing will prevent this. I lightly sand to shape the edge and then apply the paint. I also lightly sand between coats and usually apply between 3-4 coats. Cheers.

[robs456]

On 2/5/2018 at 2:38 AM, thefanninator said:

I don't burnish at all - cut or sand your edges as even as possible.

I do not bevel my edges. I use a Regad electric creaser.

I do about 4 coats with sanding in between each coat. Using 220, 400, 800 and 1500 grits.

Paint and sand until you have no visible seams, bubbles and cracks.

I finish with paraffin wax and buffing.

Yeah, for the Giardini the edges should be rough with no bevels. Then the first layer will stick better.
But what drying times do you use?