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Are the processes for chrome tan edges the same as used with veggie tan edges, such as edge beveling, preps and finishes? My first time to work with chrome tan.

Thanks.

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48 minutes ago, splinters said:

Are the processes for chrome tan edges the same as used with veggie tan edges, such as edge beveling, preps and finishes?

They are not the same. Getting an decent edge (i.e., polished smooth with a finished look) on chrome tan is very challenging, so edge paint is a common solution, with the burnishing done using a heating iron (but not always). Beveling the edge is an option, but not commonly in use, as it makes painting the edge more difficult (my opinion).

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If you lean towards a rougher design, nonburnished edges seem acceptable to me.

I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with.

Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day.

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Alright gents. Thanks for your input. I’m thinking since I have some Edge Kote I’ll give that a shot and call it good. 

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I use Giardini MaxMatte or Vernis. Giardini is thicker and for me easier to apply without slopping it up than Vernis but sometimes Vernis is what I use. I don't bevel the edges when using edge paint. In my case beveling makes it harder to get a good clean finish. There have been a few times when I've not finished the edges but I was never fully satisfied with the item when completed.

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1 hour ago, splinters said:

I’m thinking since I have some Edge Kote I’ll give that a shot and call it good. 

And I'm sure it will look just fine. To apply Edge Kote (or any dyes), I found an item that keeps the dye from running onto the surface of your project. It is Montana Black Empty Marker 3 mm Chisel that I got from Amazon. Works great. I use it for Edge Kote, which is water based, and also for spirit based dyes. Does not work so well with the edge paints mentioned above.

Montana Black Empty Marker 3 mm Chisel.jpg

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6 minutes ago, LatigoAmigo said:

And I'm sure it will look just fine. To apply Edge Kote (or any dyes), I found an item that keeps the dye from running onto the surface of your project. It is Montana Black Empty Marker 3 mm Chisel that I got from Amazon. Works great. I use it for Edge Kote, which is water based, and also for spirit based dyes. Does not work so well with the edge paints mentioned above.

Montana Black Empty Marker 3 mm Chisel.jpg

Excellent! I've just orderer two. Edge Kote can be a pain to apply but this seems like a reasonable solution. 

CB 3200, Consew P1206RB, Craftool Pro burnisher, 3000mw desktop laser engraver, PointZero Dual Action Airbrush, Psuedo regad, HF 20 ton clicker, Silhouette Cameo and Cricut

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41 minutes ago, VYO said:

Excellent! I've just orderer two. Edge Kote can be a pain to apply but this seems like a reasonable solution. 

You will also want to order a small funnel to fill them with. 

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3 minutes ago, LatigoAmigo said:

You will also want to order a small funnel to fill them with. 

Will do.

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