Gluing a split

[CutThumb]

Hi all, 

I got to the stage of having cut out, and carved, a notebook cover before I spotted this half inch split. Note to self - check the bloody leather before you start! Anyway, am planning on gluing it with rubber cement. Should I do this before or after dyeing? Or should I use something else altogether? I’m going to dye with Fiebings pro, and use a leather conditioner afterwards. As always, all advic gratefully received. 

 

[rodneywt1180b]

Ok.  I replied to the wrong thread.  I'll edit that. I see now why you didn't notice it.  It's not as bad as I thought. 

Will the back side show?  I would seriously consider a thin liner on the inside.  I can't help with the dye question. 

[battlemunky]

Rubber cement/Tanner's Bond type stuff works reeeeally well. I'd imagine it would hold pretty well and for a long time. I'd do it before dying it. Maybe a stitch or two could be used without detracting from the piece as well, a talking point perhaps? It'd all depend on the customer I suppose.

[Sheilajeanne]

Yeah, if you can arrange your piece so there is a stitch line over the edge of the split, I imagine that would help keep it in place. I'd be careful when burnishing though - too much pressure might cause the split to open up again.

Edited October 29, 2018 by Sheilajeanne

[CutThumb]

Great advice, thanks. I could sew a pocket into the back, as it’s a travelling journal and, hey, pockets... Yeah the guy will be cool about it, he’s a friend. No way I could not use it as it’s currently the best bit of carving I’ve done to date, somewhat typically.

 

And Rodney, don’t know how I double posted! My iPad does random stuff whenever it feels like it!

[Northmount]

Any glue/cement that is visible won't dye.  So I would dye whatever is visible first.

Tom

[rodneywt1180b]

39 minutes ago, Northmount said:

Any glue/cement that is visible won't dye.  So I would dye whatever is visible first.

Tom

That's my experience with wood glue and finishes too.  The glue seals the pores and won't let any stains or dyes penetrate.

[VabaX]

If you're planning on burnishing that edge, I would steer well clear of any kind of rubber glue or contact cement, and its does not like being burnished over when its present in thick quantities (eg, any thicker than very light smear).

I would use standard white wood glue, as it sands away easily and offers no issues to being burnished over. you'll just have to clamp it down for a short while as it dries.

[CutThumb]

8 hours ago, VabaX said:

If you're planning on burnishing that edge, I would steer well clear of any kind of rubber glue or contact cement, and its does not like being burnished over when its present in thick quantities (eg, any thicker than very light smear).

I would use standard white wood glue, as it sands away easily and offers no issues to being burnished over. you'll just have to clamp it down for a short while as it dries.

Ah, Ok. Yes I was intended on burnishing. I’ll give the wood glue a go, thanks.

[Constabulary]

This is most likely not a qualified answer - but - has someone ever tried Transglutaminase (so called "meat glue") for gluing leather?  Wild idea I know... Just wondering...