Members KennethM Posted October 9, 2018 Members Report Posted October 9, 2018 Good afternoon everybody..First and foremost everyone has been so helpful and I wanted to say tha k you. My project..a saints football wallet.Colors are black and gold.I was thinking to dye or paint the edges gold I am unsure which method is better and what product brand to trust.could use some advice Quote
Moderator immiketoo Posted October 9, 2018 Moderator Report Posted October 9, 2018 If you want gold, this is the only way to make it look good and have it be durable. It will do the trick though.https://shop.leatheredgepaint.com/en/leather-edge-metal-effect/ Quote
Members KennethM Posted October 9, 2018 Author Members Report Posted October 9, 2018 Thank you for pointing mee in the right direction brother..this stuff looks amazing Quote
garypl Posted October 9, 2018 Report Posted October 9, 2018 1 hour ago, immiketoo said: If you want gold, this is the only way to make it look good and have it be durable. It will do the trick though.https://shop.leatheredgepaint.com/en/leather-edge-metal-effect/ I agree with Mike - I think Giardini makes great products! Gary Quote
Moderator immiketoo Posted October 9, 2018 Moderator Report Posted October 9, 2018 it can make astounding edges. But you really need to put the time in. Quote
Members KennethM Posted October 10, 2018 Author Members Report Posted October 10, 2018 That's outstanding.How many coats? Quote
Moderator immiketoo Posted October 10, 2018 Moderator Report Posted October 10, 2018 At least 4. I can't remember. Quote
Members KennethM Posted October 10, 2018 Author Members Report Posted October 10, 2018 9 hours ago, immiketoo said: At least 4. I can't remember. That's awesome.Looks like you may have beveled the edges before? Quote
Moderator immiketoo Posted October 10, 2018 Moderator Report Posted October 10, 2018 Yes on this one I did. Quote
Members KennethM Posted October 11, 2018 Author Members Report Posted October 11, 2018 Sweet..I need to buy a better beveled..mine just sucks.I heat Barry king is the best Quote
Members plinkercases Posted October 11, 2018 Members Report Posted October 11, 2018 On 09/10/2018 at 4:22 PM, immiketoo said: If you want gold, this is the only way to make it look good and have it be durable. It will do the trick though.https://shop.leatheredgepaint.com/en/leather-edge-metal-effect/ Crap another dangerous web site with cool stuff! Thanks though. Quote
Members trailrunner Posted October 11, 2018 Members Report Posted October 11, 2018 I use only dye now, but when I used to use paint I used Giardini and its really nice stuff. I used to cut the pattern 1/8" wide in all directions. Then I would glue, then cover the edges in masking tape on both sides of the leather. Then I would cut the excess 1/8" off. Then paint, sand, paint, sand, paint, sand. Then remove masking tape. Leaves a flawless edge. Quote
Members KennethM Posted October 12, 2018 Author Members Report Posted October 12, 2018 Thank you for the knowledge bomb! Quote
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