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Burnishing is the process of "polishing" and sealing [[leather]] edges for a nice look and increased durability.<sup> [https://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-burnish-leather-edges/]</sup> | Burnishing is the process of "polishing" and sealing [[leather]] edges for a nice look and increased durability.<sup> [https://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-burnish-leather-edges/]</sup> | ||
According to [https://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-burnish-leather-edges/ this instructable | According to [https://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-burnish-leather-edges/ this instructable] the key is to [[Sandpaper|sand]] the edge flat, and then repeatedly apply [[Material:Gum Tragacanth|gum tragacanth]] and rub the edge with the burnisher. | ||
To prevent "mushrooming" the edge, you should always use a [[Edge Beveler|edge beveler]] first.<sup> [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyEeCT41D8A]</sup> | |||
You'll also find many videos online where people make [[Drill Press|drill press]] or [[Rotary Tool|rotary tool]] mounted burnishers for faster progress - that may be worth trying out if you have a larger [[leatherworking]] project in mind! | You'll also find many videos online where people make [[Drill Press|drill press]] or [[Rotary Tool|rotary tool]] mounted burnishers for faster progress - that may be worth trying out if you have a larger [[leatherworking]] project in mind! | ||
== Videos == | |||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRyh8VYER80 how to use the simple wooden burnishers we have] | |||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyEeCT41D8A 10-minute tutorial] about different burnishing substances, tools and stragegies | |||
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Revision as of 16:26, 27 April 2020
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| Synonyms: | edge slickers; DE: Kantenglätter, Kantenpolierer, Glätthölzer, Polierhölzer |
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Burnishing is the process of "polishing" and sealing leather edges for a nice look and increased durability. [1]
According to this instructable the key is to sand the edge flat, and then repeatedly apply gum tragacanth and rub the edge with the burnisher.
To prevent "mushrooming" the edge, you should always use a edge beveler first. [2]
You'll also find many videos online where people make drill press or rotary tool mounted burnishers for faster progress - that may be worth trying out if you have a larger leatherworking project in mind!
Videos
- how to use the simple wooden burnishers we have
- 10-minute tutorial about different burnishing substances, tools and stragegies
