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File:LW Awl.jpg|Awl
File:LW Awl.jpg|Awl
File:LW Burnishing Cloth.jpg|Burnishing Cloth
File:LW Burnishing Cloth.jpg|Burnishing Cloth
File:LW Dobbers.jpg|Dobbers
File:LW Dobbers.jpg|Daubers
File:LW Dye.jpg|Leather Dye
File:LW Dye.jpg|Leather Dye
File:LW Edger.jpg|Edge Beveler
File:LW Edger.jpg|Edge Beveler
'''Wood Burnisher''' - A wooden piece with grooves that is used to smooth and harden the edges of leather through applied friction and pressure.
'''Wood Burnisher''' - A wooden piece with grooves that is used to smooth and harden the edges of leather through applied friction and pressure.
'''Dobbers''' - Dobbers are used to apply oil or dye to your leather workpiece.
'''Daubers''' - Daubers are used to apply oil or dye to your leather workpiece.
'''Leather Dye''' - Leather dye will stain your vegetable-tanned leather. We have a variety of colors available.
'''Leather Dye''' - Leather dye will stain your vegetable-tanned leather. We have a variety of colors available.
Next, you’ll need to get the edges nice and smooth. Generally, I hit it with a couple of grits of sandpaper. First, start with a 200 grit sandpaper, this will even out any part of the edge that is not flat with the rest. Then, sand off loose fibers with a 600 grit sandpaper.
Next, you’ll need to get the edges nice and smooth. Generally, I hit it with a couple of grits of sandpaper. First, start with a 200 grit sandpaper, this will even out any part of the edge that is not flat with the rest. Then, sand off loose fibers with a 600 grit sandpaper.
Once the edges are smoothed out, it’s time to dye the edge. I apply the dye with a wool dobber. But, dying the edge isn’t something you have to do. If you want your edge to be a natural color, then don’t dye it. Typically though, I will dye the edge with the same color I used to dye the surface. When you burnish the edges will naturally darken, so using the same dye provides a darker shade of the same color, which always looks good.
Once the edges are smoothed out, it’s time to dye the edge. I apply the dye with a dauber. But, dying the edge isn’t something you have to do. If you want your edge to be a natural color, then don’t dye it. Typically though, I will dye the edge with the same color I used to dye the surface. When you burnish the edges will naturally darken, so using the same dye provides a darker shade of the same color, which always looks good.
After the edges have been dyed, it’s time to actually burnish. To do this, dip your finger in water and lightly wet the edges. Make sure not to soak the edges though. Leather becomes very pliable when soaked and can be molded. This is great for other things, but not so much when your burnishing. Once you’ve put water on the edges, rub a canvas cloth across it briskly until the edges start to darken and shine. You’ll know you’re done when you start to hear a tacky sound.
After the edges have been dyed, it’s time to actually burnish. To do this, dip your finger in water and lightly wet the edges. Make sure not to soak the edges though. Leather becomes very pliable when soaked and can be molded. This is great for other things, but not so much when your burnishing. Once you’ve put water on the edges, rub a canvas cloth across it briskly until the edges start to darken and shine. You’ll know you’re done when you start to hear a tacky sound.