#9 Leather Finishes - Leather Work For Beginners

[@braddobson2060]

This was helpful thanks

[@thaleia6559]

What a cool video! I have a leather purse/backpack where the edge kote has peeled away, and now I think I may be able to repair it!

[@joyceseah7477]

#1-#9 so far. Thank you for the amazing video tutorials! Have learned so much!

[@HobbyBloxs]

You are so welcome!

[@deenel8700]

Thank you Sr for the information.

[@HobbyBloxs]

My pleasure!

[@KpexSmith]

Thank you kindly appreciate it 😊🇺🇸

[@HobbyBloxs]

Thanks for your input. I appreciate you taking the time to comment.

[@traxtastisch8792]

Hello, love your work! I’m planning on dying my shoes black. I feel fairly comfortable with the dying process, but I don’t know about the finish process. I’ve seen in a lot of people using resolene to finish their dyed shoes, but I asked myself if I’m going to be able to normally take care of them. I mean to clean and condition them and afterwards polish them with shoe creme and shoe wax to give them a spitfinish. If I’m not able to because the resolene is a problem, would finish would you recommend instead?

[@HobbyBloxs]

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[@beatnikrn2945]

Thank you for the great tips!😊

[@HobbyBloxs]

Any time!

[@robertforsyth2086]

Hi Geordie, thanks for the video, I am learning so much. The Carnauba creme, do you apply it after dying veg tan leather, then foil stamp. Or would you apply Carnauba creme after foil stamping? Thanks.

[@HobbyBloxs]

Hello Robert. Thank you for your kind words. It doesn't really matter - Applying Carnauba creme before or after is fine.

[@MoreLifeD]

Hello great tutorial. I purchased some leather straps but the back of leather is bit fuzzyy I have a question if I need to fix the back of the leather what could I use ? and should I finish of with carnauba cream or resilin . Please if you give advice J would appreciate. .

[@HobbyBloxs]

Hi. I use Seiwa Tokonole burnishing cream, applied and rubbed firmly with a glass burnishing tool. This will flatten the loose fibres and keep them smooth. Use can use either finish. I prefer curnuba cream, personally.

[@MoreLifeD]

Thankyou I will try this method many thanks

[@TB-fm1cs]

Thank you

[@HobbyBloxs]

You're welcome

[@rockdood1]

Hi, I’m looking into starting leather work as a hobby but the internet seems very overrun with American tanneries etc. I’ve found a few places in the UK however I was wondering where it was you bought your leather and supplies from?

[@HobbyBloxs]

Hello. Thank you for your question. I buy my leather and other materials from a merchant in the UK called LePrevo Leather. Link: www.leprevo.co.uk/

[@meagan1772]

Could I use carnaubra cream on the leather products that I've bought? Shoes, belts, etc. I'm looking for a way to build up the moisture/durability of already existing leather :)

[@HobbyBloxs]

Yes. Carnauba cream is a fine wax, so with repeated application, this will do that.

[@meagan1772]

@@HobbyBloxs thank you so much!

[@bobbibuttons8730]

Hi, love your channel and love your eBay shop! I’m in the process of making a bag for my hubby, he’s now as much of a bag-o-holic as me now. I digress, I’ve dyed the lest her with black Fiebings Pro and done accents with blue. I’m now making the bag up and I’m finding that after working with the leather for a while my hands look decidedly grubby. What will be the best finishing to use to stop the leather bleeding like this. I’ve got edgekote which I’ve done the edges with after buffing and I’ve also got resolene and neatsfoot oil. What would be your advice please.

[@HobbyBloxs]

Bobbi Buttons Hello. Thanks for your question. Generally once the dye has had time to dry properly (about 24 hours) just giving the leather a good buff with a soft cloth should remove any dye residue. Resolene is more of a waterproof finish, so I’d prefer to use something like Leather Sheen or Carnuba Cream which are waxed based. This should seal the leather nicely without altering the colour. Hope this helps.

[@bobbibuttons8730]

Geordie Leather thank you ever so much. I think another wee visit to your shop is in order.

[@mmubarak7651]

I want dey oil polish name

[@vesli222]

Can i use edge kote in refilable marker?

[@HobbyBloxs]

I think it would cog up very quickly.

[@MateyGardelOriental]

what would be the order if i want to use all together in one piece?Example:wet molded ,carved,painted etc..

[@HobbyBloxs]

Hello. Thank you for your question. Others may disagree, but this is my preferred work pattern: Cut, wet-mold, punch / carve, then dye, stitch, burnish, edge treatments and finally polish. I hope this helps.

[@MateyGardelOriental]

@@HobbyBloxs Yes Sir.It work for me.Thanks a lot!!

[@ehabbob471]

please .tell me..is finish works as waterproof for leather ?? thanks

[@HobbyBloxs]

Most finishes don't give a waterproof coating. Resolene gives water splash protection but not full waterproofing.

[@ehabbob471]

@@HobbyBloxs thank you very much for your replay. .can i use finish of wood as waterproof for leather ??..i am looking for water proof for my leather art ..i love your videos

[@jojopaul6136]

Where do I find the tools that you sell?

[@HobbyBloxs]

Hello Jojo. This is a very old video. Sorry, we stopped selling tools some time ago.

[@jojopaul6136]

@@HobbyBloxs oh! Thank you

[@rwinkler4321]

Resolene seems extremely glossy, what finisher would you use for less glossy but still somewhat water-resistant coating?

[@HobbyBloxs]

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[@babetteleblanc7620]

Use Fiebings Leather Balm with Atom Wax. It’s not as shiny, but it also may have to be reapplied a while later.

[@rz3159]

What brand of natural veg tan leather is this?

[@HobbyBloxs]

Hello RZ. Not quite sure what you mean about 'Brand'.

[@rz3159]

@@HobbyBloxs name of the leather/tannery?

[@relicfinder4013]

Can you use Neatfoot iol for a finish?

[@HobbyBloxs]

Hi. Yes, Neatsfoot Oil is a common finish for leather.

[@nahlaibrahim8883]

Hello, I have a question for you. I have recently bought a wallet and I noticed that the edge coat on one of the cards slots is split. So if I apply Edge Kote will it help it become intact again or it’s a lost cause and it should be returned or replaced?

[@HobbyBloxs]

Who is Bobbi? As for the wallet question - It is unusual to have any kind of edge finish on a card slot, as the leather is very thin here and is only one layer of leather (so there is nothing to split). It might be that the leather is bonded leather - not full leather. If this is the case, applying Edge Coat would not fix the problem.

[@nahlaibrahim8883]

Geordie Leather I don’t know how to add a picture but there’s an edge coat on all slots because it’s a fold over wallet so the slots are exposed not buried

[@destinycreationsunlimitedl4005]

Hello, I would like to purchase one of the edge coat roller tools please put in description where I can purchase from. Thank you 🙏

[@HobbyBloxs]

Hello. I've added links to this item in the description. Thanks.

[@craigfranklin5611]

That top coat finish has the same appearance as metalised floor polish. £8 for a small bottle or £8 for five litres

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[@malikjunaid6967]

Plz send me leather polish & leather joint liquid......

[@HobbyBloxs]

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[@malikjunaid6967]

Plz and me detail

[@HobbyBloxs]

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[@julla1416]

I don't understand why people like Tan-Kote. It looks nice when applied but offers zero protection. Any drop of water on it for one second leaves a watermark.

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[@khalidbutt57]

how can i make edge coating at home

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