garypl Posted February 9, 2018 Report Posted February 9, 2018 53 minutes ago, Ferg said: This is one of those applications that folks determine what and how they like. I don't like messing with the heat and I don't burnish. I even use it on dog harness. These are 250ml bottles. My kit is quite extensive actually. I think maybe it was a promotion for the product. I put small amounts of the paint into small glass containers with a tight cap. Large containers aren't opened nearly as often. There are two sets of mixing apparatus in the kit as well as two of the roller applicators. I try to keep things very clean. Ferg That is a really nice set - I am going to look into whether this is still available. Thanks! Quote Cowboy 4500, Consew 206RB-4
Members Mokerson Posted February 11, 2018 Members Report Posted February 11, 2018 (edited) On 2/8/2018 at 10:29 AM, Ferg said: garypl I bought my kit from the company directly. Probably been a year and a half. There are eighteen standard colors with formulae for one hundred more. It is great stuff. BTW: I think it cost about $350 US. Their shipping time was only a few days. Ferg Hey Ferg, Did you try the Semi-Dense or only the Dense? Edited February 11, 2018 by Mokerson Mistake in post Quote
Contributing Member Ferg Posted February 11, 2018 Contributing Member Report Posted February 11, 2018 Only the dense. I don't think I have ever done more than three applications. Ferg Quote
Members DV8DUG Posted February 11, 2018 Members Report Posted February 11, 2018 Does anyone here use gum tragacanth when they burnish? Quote I think of Chinese food when I think of life; That's sweet and sour. My life is sweet as saccharin. Ye Scurvy Dog. Swords, Weapons, Dungeon Furniture, Custom Leather Work, and More...
Rockoboy Posted February 15, 2018 Report Posted February 15, 2018 On 12/02/2018 at 5:54 AM, DV8DUG said: Does anyone here use gum tragacanth when they burnish? I have some gum tragacanth that I am planning to try on the back of some fish skin leather. Its fairly rough and hairy at the moment, and I am hoping it will smooth it down. Quote Kindest regards Brian "Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you are right" Henry Ford Machines: Singer 201p, Kennedy, Singer 31K20, Singer 66K16 ("boat anchor" condition), Protex TY8B Cylinder Arm (Consew 227r copy), Unbranded Walking Foot (Sailrite LSV-1 copy)
Members Petewon Posted February 15, 2018 Members Report Posted February 15, 2018 I've been using Giardini for a few year now and think its great. I prefer the semi dense over the dense. As always you need to start of with as clean/good an edge as possible. I apply a few coats, lightly sanding each one as I go to build up a key. I also use a heat iron to flatten it out a little. I find those 1" foam brushes great for applying it. Quote
Members gigi Posted February 15, 2018 Members Report Posted February 15, 2018 (edited) I also prefer the Giardini 'Maxmatt' Semi-Dense Edge Paint and an Extra Matte Topcoat, colorless. The dense edge paint can be thinned with a bit of water. I've found info about edge dyeing process using Giardini products on their website: http://www.leatheredgepaint.com/ Edited February 15, 2018 by gigi Quote Houston, we have a problem
Members Mokerson Posted February 15, 2018 Members Report Posted February 15, 2018 Petewon, Gigi, Curious, why do you prefer the Semi-Dense over the Dense? Quote
Members gigi Posted February 15, 2018 Members Report Posted February 15, 2018 (edited) I've noticed the Dense one is very thick and it dries up too fast in the small plastic bottle cap where I put a bit of paint. I like the fact it dries fast on the leather though. Maybe I am too slow in applying the paint So I'm using the semi-dense one, with light sanding, 1 or 2 coats but I've noticed a big difference makes the colorless Extra Matte Topcoat, smoothing everything. Edited February 15, 2018 by gigi Quote Houston, we have a problem
Members Petewon Posted February 15, 2018 Members Report Posted February 15, 2018 2 hours ago, Mokerson said: Petewon, Gigi, Curious, why do you prefer the Semi-Dense over the Dense? I just find Semi dense finishes better for me. I read a blog post that said that semi dense was better for hand application and dense was better for machine application. It does also say that dense has better adhesion on certain types of leathers. I must say I've use dense and semi extensively and never had adhesion issue with either. http://blog.leatheredgepaint.com/edge-paint/the-difference-between-maxmatt-dense-and-semi-dense/ Quote
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