splinters Report post Posted January 24, 2019 (edited) 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. Edited January 24, 2019 by splinters Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LatigoAmigo Report post Posted January 24, 2019 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). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikermutt07 Report post Posted January 24, 2019 If you lean towards a rougher design, nonburnished edges seem acceptable to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splinters Report post Posted January 24, 2019 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VYO Report post Posted January 24, 2019 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LatigoAmigo Report post Posted January 24, 2019 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VYO Report post Posted January 24, 2019 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. Excellent! I've just orderer two. Edge Kote can be a pain to apply but this seems like a reasonable solution. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LatigoAmigo Report post Posted January 24, 2019 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VYO Report post Posted January 24, 2019 3 minutes ago, LatigoAmigo said: You will also want to order a small funnel to fill them with. Will do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YinTx Report post Posted January 24, 2019 Also turned or rolled edges as another method. YinTx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLSleather Report post Posted January 24, 2019 16 minutes ago, YinTx said: Also turned or rolled edges as another method. and piping. but usually i just feather the edge of the chrome quite thin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splinters Report post Posted January 24, 2019 (edited) Thanks for all the good input. Love this forum. The following is what I have been using on veg tan edges and works very good for me. I am please with the control I have without creating slop over on the burnished edge or stitching. Not expensive and easy to find components with a close-pin, a remanent of felt and your in business. The width of the applicator will pass into the top of the bottle for a touch of solution. Not necessary to load the felt for application. A little seems to go a good distance. I haven't noticed an issue with fuzz , at least not yet. So, I'll give this a try on the chrome tan. Don't remember where I picked this up but from where ever "many thanks". Edited January 24, 2019 by splinters Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splinters Report post Posted January 24, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, JLSleather said: and piping. but usually i just feather the edge of the chrome quite thin I'll have to try my hand at feathering. Edited January 24, 2019 by splinters Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rockoboy Report post Posted January 26, 2019 On 24/01/2019 at 10:03 PM, JLSleather said: i just feather the edge Using a feather is supposed to be erotic, its using a whole chicken that makes things kinky! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splinters Report post Posted January 28, 2019 Here is one application of Fiebing's Edge Kote Brown. Don't know how well you can see the edge in the photo but looks like I should have added multiple coats to smooth the edge more. Maybe one of the other mentioned products would fill in the roughness better. Anyway, thanks again for all the input. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
