Simple Keychain holder

[JoRom]

Fellow leathercrafters,

It’s been about 2 months that I have been into the magic world of leathercrafting, and I am verry happy that I found this website which has enlightened and motivated me.

This is my last project, a simple key chain holder. Feedback is more than welcome.

[garypl]

Welcome to the forum and thanks for sharing your project!  Always nice to include details on construction (type and weight of leather, finish used, thread type, if applicable, hardware used, etc.)

Your edges look unfinished.  I think burnishing or edge paint would really be a nice finishing touch.  Look forward to seeing more of your projects!

Gary

[JoRom]

Dear Gary,

Thank you for your advice!

- Leather: piece from 2-2.4mm full grain black vegetable leather

- Antique brass button fastener 15mm

- 1mm waxed yellow polyester braided thread

- 3mm diamond chisel saddle stiched

- hammered my logo

Regarding the edges I have a question which I am not able to clearly distinguish what is better:

My local store sells

Fiebings Dura Edge / Edge Kote / Edge Enamel.

Which would you recommend?

thank you in advance!

John

Edited June 1, 2018 by JoRom

[garypl]

Thanks for the information John!  I like to use the Giardini edge paints - they are located in Italy and I understand they are having some type of free shipping promo now in Europe.  I am expecting a shipment here in the US tonight and I am anxious to test some of their new finishing products.

There is a thread here discussing the Edge Kote paints:

- I have tried Edge Kote, Angelus and Giardini and I believe the Giardini is the most durable and does not rub off.  I say experiment and decide what you like best.

Gary