Did anyone experiment with making your own edge paint?

[Gump]

Acrylic craft paint works fine, but you have to thin the first coat to get good penetration, and build up from there to your desired look. But it is only a matte finish and needs clear coat for a gloss finish.

[SUP]

@Klara, thank you for showing me what you made. I tried on scrap leather as well and because it seeped, I did not use it on my final piece. A small knife sheath for my use but perfect for learning.

I wish I could use vinageroon  on edges, since that is one dye, if you call it that, that does not transfer or crack.

[Klara]

Well, you can always try again on a smal scrap from your next project. If it's different leather, it might work. I love vinegaroon as well, unlike edge paint which I find rather unforgiving...

[SUP]

@Klara yes I plan to do that. Recently I have been working with chrome-tanned leathers. But once I start on Veg tanned again, I will experiment. I usually get all my chrome-tanned leathers from Springfield or Leather Guy but veg-tanned is from Tandy and not very good. Maybe that is why I did not get a good result. Will get some from one of the other stores now. I want to try Korba from Buckle Guy. I ordered their samples and really liked that leather.

 

Edited September 14, 2023 by SUP