First time using edge paint from Giardini

[Mokerson]

Thanks for the link Petewon.  Always nice to read the experiences folks have with this stuff rather than what the manufacturers "sales-ified" presentation of the product says.  Great to hear you have not had any adhesion issues with either, though based on how the blog post reads I would imagine that the adhesive base coat they offer (can't remember what they call it) would be a solution for those leathers that give you issues?  Have you used that before Peteweon?

[Petewon]

I have not used that specific product but I have read about it. It is called 'Basecoat' and also comes in dense or semi dense. I nearly bought some to try out but postage was quite pricey for just one bottle. I'll probably buy some the next time I place an order. I see they now sell the smaller 125mm bottles so I may place an order soon.

Here's a PDF with a bit of information regarding the '|Basecoat' and their suggested edge finishing process. 

http://info.leatheredgepaint.com/hubfs/BASECOAT/Basecoat User Guide for LEather Edge Dyeing.pdf?utm_source=link&utm_campaign=BASECOAT GUIDE&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=BASECOAT GUIDE&utm_source=hs_automation&utm_medium=email&utm_content=41119689&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--hukOECxvGvfCTY8raKg-zubd1EeAN4X973DEtOzZKMkvyCSXGqzzbquRM0vSJ7R8kSrJbjS7p2rKlC35qkAxJgJAUDA&_hsmi=41119689

[Geoff]

On 15/02/2018 at 9:16 AM, Petewon said:

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. 

 

Hello there,

Do you buy your Giardini product in UK or import it?

I have looked for it without success

[Petewon]

6 hours ago, Geoff said:

Hello there,

Do you buy your Giardini product in UK or import it?

I have looked for it without success

Hi, I buy it directly from Giardini in Italy. Shipping has allways been realy fast.

[Geoff]

Thanks for the info

[Husky3]

when you polish with wax, what exactly are you using?   

[Simeon54]

Hello all, I recently bought some Gardini edge paint, but I balked at paying €29 for the roller pen, and instead paid about €6 for one from China, thinking they were all probably the same. However, in my tests, the pen would stick and not roll, therefore dragging through the paint and messing it all up.

Does anyone have experience of this? Should I have got a more expensive version of the pen? I was trying to apply the paint to a bevelled and burnished edge, so perhaps that was an issue as the point of contact of the pen was very small, and also on smooth leather, so less traction.

I'm going to keep experimenting with this, not bevelling and burnishing for example but I'd welcome some input before I fork out more money on another pen. :-)

Good looking work OP,  by the way.

[myjtp]

On 2/6/2018 at 9:16 AM, bgl500 said:

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.

I just ordered some of this do you have some pics of your edge work so I can know what to expect when I try it? Thanks!

[niakulah]

6 hours ago, Simeon54 said:

Hello all, I recently bought some Gardini edge paint, but I balked at paying €29 for the roller pen, and instead paid about €6 for one from China, thinking they were all probably the same. However, in my tests, the pen would stick and not roll, therefore dragging through the paint and messing it all up.

Does anyone have experience of this? Should I have got a more expensive version of the pen? I was trying to apply the paint to a bevelled and burnished edge, so perhaps that was an issue as the point of contact of the pen was very small, and also on smooth leather, so less traction.

I'm going to keep experimenting with this, not bevelling and burnishing for example but I'd welcome some input before I fork out more money on another pen. :-)

Good looking work OP,  by the way.

I have the Giardini pen which I got in their kit. Don't like it. It doesn't always roll very well.

This is my favorite:

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32816492408.html?trace=wwwdetail2mobilesitedetail&productId=32816492408&productSubject=32816492408&shortkey=6VbYJbmu&addresstype=600

 

[Simeon54]

On 11/6/2018 at 5:24 AM, niakulah said:

I have the Giardini pen which I got in their kit. Don't like it. It doesn't always roll very well.

This is my favorite:

https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32816492408.html?trace=wwwdetail2mobilesitedetail&productId=32816492408&productSubject=32816492408&shortkey=6VbYJbmu&addresstype=600

 

Thanks for your response and for confirming my fears: I don't want to shell out €30 for another pen, if it does the same thing. 
If I understand that pen you link to doesn't roll. I'm a little afraid of it, tbh but guess I'll have to just check it out and try. Thanks for the tip!