Finishing edges tutorial (With edge paint)

[YinTx]

On 3/21/2019 at 5:14 AM, bikermutt07 said:

Thanks for this. Have you had success with this method on oil tanned or pull up leathers?

I am currently using Fenice edge paint on a very waxy Horween Dublin lined with Chevre Chagrin.  Barge cement is useless to give you an idea of how waxy it is.  I'll post the results when I am done.  The project is a prototype, so I won't be going after the flawless edge that @Danne has achieved.  I have only just applied the first layer, and letting it dry.

YinTx

[YinTx]

On ‎9‎/‎17‎/‎2020 at 9:36 PM, YinTx said:

I am currently using Fenice edge paint on a very waxy Horween Dublin lined with Chevre Chagrin.  Barge cement is useless to give you an idea of how waxy it is.  I'll post the results when I am done.  The project is a prototype, so I won't be going after the flawless edge that @Danne has achieved.  I have only just applied the first layer, and letting it dry.

YinTx

Finished up, with adequate results.  will post photos when I have a functional computer.

YinTx

[YinTx]

Ok, laptop seems functional again.  Here are the images as promised.  Again, not as great as Danne's but adequate for a prototype item.

YinTx

 

[Danne]

6 minutes ago, YinTx said:

Ok, laptop seems functional again.  Here are the images as promised.  Again, not as great as Danne's but adequate for a prototype item.

YinTx

 

Edges look good, they look very similar to my edges before my last sanding (light sanding with 400 grit and 800 grit) and finish with melting paraffin wax and polish with a cloth.

Regarding the adhesion you seemed to be worried about when it comes to waxed/oily leathers. I have no experience with this, but I have seen two things. Some people use isopropanol/alcohol on the edge before painting to remove some of the oils/waxes. I have also seen people using both primers from Fenice and Giardini (before using Fenice edge paint) Maybe you can do some test on scrap pieces and after really cured try to bend it back and forth to see how it holds up? If you do, please update us with the results.