How to Burnish Leather Edges

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How to Burnish Leather Edges

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There are a million different methods to burnish leather edges. This is how I do it and I manage to get pretty good results.
Obviously, if you don't have a marker to put your burnishing agent of choice in, you can go without. Just moisten the edge with water and burnish. Next, apply a thin layer of Tokonole (or whatever you're using) then burnish. Repeat as necessary.
Let me know how you burnish your edges in the comments!
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@BlackFlagLeatherGoods 2 жыл бұрын

I have no idea why I used "air quotes" so many times in this video 😂 Im working on building a leather craft community on Discord. Come take a look if you want to: discord.gg/zxk4w4MyDb

@V3leathercraft 2 жыл бұрын

Air quotes🤔🙄

@canadiantrucker79 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. One issue I use to have was after trimming the edges of my product to make sure everything was flush, I would sometimes find gaps or "cracks" in the leather after I burnished the first time. Sanding didn't always get rid of it. I realized what the problem was. I use contact cement to glue my edges and when it starts to get thicker, I found it would sometimes leave gaps where there was no glue. Hard to see when you're trying to keep the costs thin. So I started using my awl to spread it out better. So little tip...make sure you're glue is always spread out evenly with no little gaps.

@BlackFlagLeatherGoods 2 жыл бұрын

That's a great tip, Roger! I definitely encountered that too. I now use a little plastic drywall putty knife to spread my glue and it works well. I've heard there are silicone spatulas for applying makeup that work really well too but I've never used one.

@footcuts_br Жыл бұрын

I improved my edges with your videos. One thing I've been doing and made a great difference is applying conditioning cream to the back of the leather (sometimes the fuzzy side). This binds the loose fibers. Made a noticeable difference.

@martinuzunov9346 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent stuff! Also it’s so true that people tend to develop their own way of burnishing, that’s right on the money. Thanks for sharing!

@BlackFlagLeatherGoods 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Martin! I appreciate it!

@luisnew6738 2 жыл бұрын

extra crispy Nice LOL I want fries with that !!!! Patients is my worst enemy, great idea using different grades of sand paper and the ruler !! I only used one type of sand paper to get the big chucks , and a Dremel to burnish. Those are awesome ideas .!!! . thank you for sharing

@BlackFlagLeatherGoods 2 жыл бұрын

I actually have used a dremel as well. Great tool. The only reason I stopped was because it was a wireless one and I lost the charging base somehow.

@p4our587 7 ай бұрын

I liked your presentation/tutorial. I began working with leather about 2⅞-3 yrs ago. Got a sub from me. Thank you, for sharing.

@BlackFlagLeatherGoods 7 ай бұрын

Thank you I really appreciate it! Thanks for the sub! Working on some new stuff this week!

@papa7745 2 жыл бұрын

I was pleased to see my burnishing is very close to yours. The only difference is sandpaper grit I go up to 7000 and the second is I use just water to burnish. I get a crispy finish. As you say find what works for you and develop your own style. I enjoy your utubes thank you.

@BlackFlagLeatherGoods 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Peter! I actually used to burnish with water before I diluted the tokonole with it in my pen. Now I figure it's all in one I guess? Oh man up to 7000 is such a nice edge! Good on you! I have up to 12,000 grit and don't go that far very often but sometimes I gotta try for that mirror finish.

@indaba1960 2 жыл бұрын

Great tip on using the ruler - something I have never thought of - thanks - I tend to sand flat, bevel the edges then use finer sandpaper and, somewhat strangely, a hammer to lightly compress the edge before using the 50/50 Tokonole/Water mixture and then use finder sandpaper again and repeat until I like the edges 🙂

@BlackFlagLeatherGoods 2 жыл бұрын

Oh that hammer trick is clever! Thanks for sharing

@BlakeWilkinson42 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for breaking down your process. I am currently working on my very first a project (a simple bifold) and edges have without a doubt turned out to be the most frustrating thing! I will definitely be getting some sandpaper in the near future.

@BlackFlagLeatherGoods 2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome, Blake! They're definitely a bit frustrating at first but you get the hang of it quick.

@jevgenisuija Жыл бұрын

Thank you dude 👍

@BlackFlagLeatherGoods Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@louistaljaard4460 2 жыл бұрын

I don't get why you have such a small number of subs. Your vids are really informative I enjoy them very much. You should have a million plus subs

@BlackFlagLeatherGoods 2 жыл бұрын

Haha I appreciate that, Louis! I'm enjoying the KZfaq journey. I have lots of stats to show it's picking up. I think the early grind is part of the process on here.

@jeffreyjoseph1477 2 жыл бұрын

#extracrispy Hey Bro, glad you've got the remodel workshop done and back to the videos ✌

@billiards0518 2 жыл бұрын

While these are all good tips (with maybe the exception of sanding all the way up to 2000 grit), the one thing that will instantly produce better burnished edges is using more dense, higher quality leathers. It's long been established that the leathers used on the soles and heel stacks for dress shoes will burnish up to a mirror finish, without all the fuss of needlessly over-working the piece. And, I can promise you, cobblers are not sanding to even 400 grit - let alone going up to 2000 grit. The leathers they're using, however, are EXTREMELY dense compared to even leathers from Hermann Oak or Wickett and Craig. My point is, higher quality leathers will produce a better burnished edge with less work. So, aspiring leather crafters avoid cheap imported veg tanned leathers and bump up to Wickett and Craig or Hermann Oak. See if you can get a piece of shoe sole leather from your local cobbler and do a side-by-side comparison. You'll immediately see the difference in the tighter grain, more dense leather.

@BlackFlagLeatherGoods 2 жыл бұрын

This is definitely a good point that I missed. You can basically ask Wicket and Craig and Horween leather to burnish and it does it. And it's why the edges on products made out of shell have such beautiful edges.

@dusty265 2 жыл бұрын

great process, when I am doing wallets or smaller flat goods I tape the sandpaper down to my stone, this ensures that perfectly flat edge, I also go up to 5000K grit, once I get to 1000K I only go one direction, keeps the fibers laying down. but with all that said great content!

@polosandoval 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed 100%. Sand in one direction if possible and if you burnish which a machine try to burnish in that direction as well as it may keep those fibers from pulling up again. If burnishing by hand it shouldn’t be much of a problem as the machine tends to be a bit more aggressive. Let the friction do the work no need to apply tons of pressure on the edges.

@BlackFlagLeatherGoods 2 жыл бұрын

Oh I like that taping it down idea! I'm going to try that! And yeah good call on the one direction thing. I switch to going in one direction if I'm going for a mirror finish. Definitely makes a difference.

@jeffreycrossin427 2 жыл бұрын

I've been trying new ways of finishing my edges. The best I've found is exacted exactly how you were describing multi grit sanding. I've played around with burnishing in between each sanding but I think it's excessive.

@ajhoward8888 2 жыл бұрын

Lapping films are a good alternative to sanding. You do still have to move through different grits but the amount of material you end up removing is much less.

@BlackFlagLeatherGoods 2 жыл бұрын

I had never heard of that! Thank you I'm going to get some.

@V3leathercraft 2 жыл бұрын

Try mix of tokonole 1 part, ethanol 1/2part & 1/2 water.... Superb shining edge... 👌👌👌

@BlackFlagLeatherGoods 2 жыл бұрын

Oh I will try that! Interesting!

@mikelacombe8874 2 жыл бұрын

huh, never heard that about using a ruler. but you're right sand, burnish, sand, burnish if you want those glossy edges. I don't do this a lot on my belts, but I will for my smaller goods.

@BlackFlagLeatherGoods 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah the glossy edges definitely have their place, but it's not on everything. Can you imagine putting an edge like that on every belt? It'd take forever!

@mikelacombe8874 2 жыл бұрын

It really would. My belts are chunky and rustic so it takes away from the style. But on a wallet, I love that glass look

@BlackFlagLeatherGoods 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah man that's the only way to go on a belt!

@dianecolautti8839 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing video! Thanks for sharing your tips! :)

@BlackFlagLeatherGoods 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Diane! Much appreciated!

@dperisty1 2 жыл бұрын

Love the ruler tip! Still trying to find a Grog marker in stock in Canada. :P

@BlackFlagLeatherGoods 2 жыл бұрын

Today is your lucky day! Not Grog but these look like they may be better. Ships out of Ontario. Good price too. shop.bombingscience.com/canada/molotow-dripstick-mop-empty-10mm.html

@irapelletier5506 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video my friend! Still need to get me one of those markers!

@BlackFlagLeatherGoods 2 жыл бұрын

Oh I think I can hook you up. I have a spare and a care package for you that I'm working on haha

@irapelletier5506 2 жыл бұрын

@@BlackFlagLeatherGoods nice!!!

@magnoliapowers1209 6 ай бұрын

Is him talking about LW doing it for me or the tattoos?

@30TV1Editor 2 жыл бұрын

I took your advice and picked up a Grog marker for Tokonole. Used it for the first time today and it was great. A lot faster and much cleaner. When you refill yours, how do you remove the tip? It fits so snug, I'm afraid of destroying the plastic with pliers.

@BlackFlagLeatherGoods 2 жыл бұрын

Haha they definitely are snug! I was super sketchy and jammed a knife in there. Cut have easily Sliced the hell out of my finger but it worked!

@FidelCashflow_YT Жыл бұрын

I just kinda used a stick of beeswax and rubbed that on the edge then used a piece of canvas to smooth it out. It looks really nice, for about a day, then the wax kinda rubs off. Wouldnt recommend that method, lol.

@lindaaustin-morin7781 2 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel and I’m enjoying your content. I’m new and have a question. The leather I purchased appears to have a heavy/thick flesh side. I would liken it to suede. Did I buy the wrong thing? It’s veg tanned. How do I use what I have?

@BlackFlagLeatherGoods 2 жыл бұрын

You can actually burnish a fluffy flesh side. Spread some tokonole on the flesh side and you can use a special glass burnisher to smooth it out or just use the long flat part of your wood slicker.

@bbrachman 2 жыл бұрын

Tim: I always have trouble with the mushrooming of the edges after I use my hand slicker. I sand, bevel then use the Tokonole. But I still get a little burr. Am I using the wrong size of beveler? Is there a rule of thumb for that? 3oz leather I use a number 1. Anything thicker I use a number 2 beveler. That should work. Right? Oh, I accidentally left the cap off of my marker and the felt tip dried out. BOOO! I think I fixed it by poking many holes through it. Not as good a the original (which is now sold out) but it still works. I looked. No replacement tips available. Thanks for the tips.

@BlackFlagLeatherGoods 2 жыл бұрын

Hmmm I had that issue a few times too. I think maybe wrong size or too much pressure? Have you tried going to a piece of canvas for burnishing? It's pretty good and almost makes me wonder if the wood slicker is needed at all. I've definitely left the cap off of mine before too haha. Try dipping it in water to rehydrate.

@polosandoval 2 жыл бұрын

I get that mushrooming on some of the softer leathers or when trying to burnish chrome tanned leathers, although chrome tanned leathers don’t generally burnish well at all. Maybe a lighter touch when using the slicker might help too.

@kensmith9950 2 жыл бұрын

Make sure to use a clean spot on the canvas. I used one that had a little bit of blue dye on it and had to sand it down again. Also, I am curious about the jar of black tokenol that I saw sitting by your burnishing wheel. I've been tempted to try it, but have been a lit nervous about it. Can you speak to it's effectiveness, especially what happens if you get a little on the face of the leather. Does it dye it too? Thanks in advance!

@BlackFlagLeatherGoods 2 жыл бұрын

The black tokonole! I forgot I had it. Honestly I don't find it to be very good. And I was gifted it by a subscriber here who also didn't like it. To be totally fair, I haven't really given it much chance, either. I tried it once. It stained the shit out of everything and was sloppy and I never tried it again. Maybe I'll give it another shot. If I were to put my money on it, though, I'd go with clear tokonole and a proper leather dye.

@kensmith9950 2 жыл бұрын

@@BlackFlagLeatherGoods That's exactly what I was worried about. Thanks for the reply!