How to get the BEST edge finish on vegetable tanned leather

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J.H.Leather

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One of the questions I have been asked a lot, is how to get the best finished edge on leather projects. In this video I show you the techniques I use, to get the best finish on my vegetable tanned leather projects.
Hope you enjoy the video.
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00:00 Intro
00:38 Trim allowance
01:10 Sanding method
01:59 The stain I use
02:22 Stain application
02:29 Burnishing tools
02:45 Burnishing techniques
04:56 Adding that extra sparkle
05:45 Final words
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Пікірлер: 38

@MurphyinKS Жыл бұрын

For burnishing I enjoy using a antler that is because the curve and point help so much on getting into the tight spots. Also to get that SUPER HIGH POLISH. I go from 120 grit up to 1500 grit sandpaper. I also am a big fan of BEE'S WAX. Good information

@V3leathercraft Жыл бұрын

I saw many using fresh canvas for polishing, bought a big sheet of canvas...but after seeing ur video recommending As Old As Good, I am using the first 3 cut pieces for around 6-7months👍🏽👌🙏🏽

@MaefieldFarm Жыл бұрын

I have learned a great deal from your videos. Thank you. For 9-10 oz bridle leather I wrap the wooden attachment on my burnishing machine with canvas, and use a small amount of liquid glycerin saddle soap to lubricate the canvas. A square piece of canvas is serged along all edges to prevent unraveling then wrapped around the burnishing wheel and the edges sewn together with no overlap to make a smooth butt joint. This holds up for quite a lot of burnishing before changing the canvas. I also like to seal the burnished edges of tack with hot beeswax using a old style edge iron, or Duane Watts' lollipop burnisher for thicker edges.

@stuartmcintosh8275 Жыл бұрын

You can also get burnishers for dremels and such

@MLMguitarguy Жыл бұрын

Thank you that was very helpful. Its great seeing crafters all over the world. Love from Detroit.

@JHLeather Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙂

@liamgalt Жыл бұрын

Brilliant delivery as always

@JHLeather Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙂

@Chungustav Жыл бұрын

I use a stiff linen polishing wheel sometimes with caranuba wax in it (like you would use for wood) to get a smooth shine on leather. I use it on more historical reenactment or outdoors items that I want an old look on.

@padilla1122 9 ай бұрын

I just want to say I LOVE your voice so soothing

@JHLeather 9 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@DS-um9hi Жыл бұрын

Great information as always! Sorry for the tardiness was away in Scotland for the upload!

@richardanderson4916 11 ай бұрын

😊 Thank you !

@JHLeather 11 ай бұрын

You're welcome 😊

@foot2theballs Жыл бұрын

Well, I was going to toss out the Crown Royal bag I use for burnishing soon because it's getting pretty saturated with tokonole and such haha-guess I'm keeping it around now!

@Wrc650 Жыл бұрын

Can u make a video on making our own edge strainer and tokonole .

@johnchristopherrobert1839 Жыл бұрын

The best

@danlevitan2890 Жыл бұрын

After seeing burnished edges loose the polished surface after applying the finish, I found that I could protect the polished surface by rubbing with a paraffin candle and then running the burnisher over the surface again.

@JHLeather Жыл бұрын

That's a great tip 😖

@Trassel242 Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I’ve lost most of my fabric scraps, but hopefully I can source some canvas cloth or linen cloth for burnishing edges. I’ve got some type of leather grease made out of beeswax, mink oil and lanolin, would that be okay to use for burnishing? I’d like to buy as little as possible as I am a beginner on a shoestring budget.

@user-xi8nf3vd2k 14 күн бұрын

What brand name is Thread do you use in leather could you tell please thanks

@pauljennings1531 Жыл бұрын

If dye is slightly damp, will it mess up your burnisher wood

@tjconway6958 Жыл бұрын

You mentioned you make your own dye's but I did not see a link to another video or the recipes in the description, did I miss it?

@JHLeather Жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nrZ6f5pklpeUYmQ.html

@sergeiglubina3620 Жыл бұрын

Hello! Please tell me, where can I buy Irish linen cloth for polishing cuts? Can I ask you to give a link to the online store?

@JHLeather Жыл бұрын

It's from Abbey England 👍 just search for Irish linen and it should pop up 👍

@pauljennings1531 Жыл бұрын

Tea towels

@henrymilleruk100 Жыл бұрын

I’m struggling with burnishing the edges of my first project. A very simple card holder - literally two pieces square leather with a thumb shape cut out in one of them. But the leather is thin and I’m struggling to build friction in the thumb cut out area which I’ll need to do before I glue and stitch the two pieces together. Any advice please!?

@JHLeather Жыл бұрын

Have you tried having it flat on the bench? That can help for thinner leather

@henrymilleruk100 Жыл бұрын

@@JHLeather thank you for getting back to me - I will give it a go!!

@popscratchie3985 Жыл бұрын

Hi Jo, I have been looking at the Nigel Armitage/Just Wood burnishing machine myself. I am concerned about how loud the bench grinder is as my workshop is at home and the walls are like paper. It actually sounds fairly quiet on this video, but I’m guessing it can be misleading. In your opinion is this burnisher quiet or am I likely to upset the neighbours. Thanks in advance.

@JHLeather Жыл бұрын

It is actually very quiet, I took a dB reading of it and the answer is in another comment somewhere. As a comparison it is quieter than most Hoover's

@popscratchie3985 Жыл бұрын

@@JHLeather thanks Jo, much appreciated