Two layer leather M/C bags

[Rocky101101]

Hi I'm a new comer to the craft and have a new project, I have made up a design, up where the front faces of the bags are two layers glued and the flap cover is the same. The layers will consist of backing layer 3 mm BLACK Veg tan and dress face 3 mm GREY/GREEN chrome tan with pull up, after gluing what will be the the best way to finish the edge, as they are two different types? I would like a high quality solid black edge if possible . In addition prior to gluing I want to put mushroom dome studs just through the finish chrome tan layer around the  edge  so they don't show on the inside. I am not sure whether  to use decorative head rivets or normal prong studs what are the pros and cons.

[LatigoAmigo]

1 hour ago, Rocky101101 said:

what will be the the best way to finish the edge, as they are two different types? I would like a high quality solid black edge if possible

This is going to be a challenge, as the edges of these two leathers finish very differently, and will probably not meld together very well. That being said, my first choice for finishing the edge of chrome tanned leather is a product called "Seiwa Tokonole Leather Finish Burnishing Gum." Easy to apply, water based, comes in black. It works well with veg tanned leathers too.

[Rocky101101]

Thanks LA  would the normal slicking preparation be suitable on the Chrome tan edge beforehand?

[LatigoAmigo]

49 minutes ago, Rocky101101 said:

normal slicking preparation... beforehand?

The fibers of chrome tanned leather do not lay down and smooth out like veg tanned does, thus tokonole.

Edited February 4, 2020 by LatigoAmigo