tote bag strap

[klutes]

When using veg tan leather for bag straps. What is the preferred method of staining or painting the edges to assure no rub off clothing. When making belts I prefer stain to get the look I want. with couple of coats of sealer to stop rub off. but on tote bags I am a little more worried about rubbing off on someones nice coat or blouse. what do you bag makers do. 

And yes I prefer the veg tan for straps vs the pull up leather that the bags are made of.

Thanks 

[LatigoAmigo]

2 hours ago, klutes said:

painting the edges

I use Tokonole (Seiwa Tokonole Leather Finish Burnishing Gum available through Amazon). I paint it on with a small, stiff brush (usually two coats, maybe three), and have found that the color does not rub off at all. Water based and easy clean-up. Very happy with the results.

[Halitech]

Don't paint or dye them at all, just give a good burnish and finish with pure beeswax.