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MORE Leathercraft Tips and Tricks!
This week we've got some fun Leather Crafting tips and tricks for you!
We talk about how to get a nice glassy edge without burnishing for hours that will last, we talk about hot stuffing leather at home with a heat gun, and I finally learn to simply use rubbing alcohol to remove dye from my hands...duhh!
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[@shinyandnotpanicking]

Please continue sharing things like this, even the ones you think are obvious. Those of us who are new and teaching ourselves often miss a lot of those things that probably a bunch of others in the craft already know. I really appreciate the inclusion of things like the dye removal.

[@alanajoyal]

Yes. Yes, this! ☝🏻☝🏻☝🏻☝🏻

[@christow7989]

Try vinyl gloves to sweat the dye out. It works great for me when I run out of isopropyl alcohol

[@chrissewell1608]

Even though a heat gun gets hotter faster, a hair dryer is another easy to buy heat gun. It isn't so hot it'll cook your skin either. I learned a lot here. Thanks!

[@Smajtastic]

I have used both a hairdryer and heatgun, I much prefer the gentler heat from the hairdryer, but I do get stuff started with the heat gun. You can also heat the waxes beforehand

[@darkshadowsx5949]

if your struggling with anything talk to people someone might have answers for you. like the IPA to clean dye off your hands. i seen the dye i bought was alcohol based and knew i could use IPA to clean my hands and airbrush off. different paint need different chemicals to thin or clean it off. acetone works with enamel paints. paint thinner (petrol based product) works with oil based paints. IPA works for alcohol based paints. if one of these isn't working look at what chemical the paint or dye is based on. thank you for the leather craft tips and tricks. they really do help.

[@halenray]

Great tips and tricks video. Thanks, Corter!

[@halenray]

Ive been gently using a blowtorch lighter to set my beeswax edges... I think that a heat gun will give a much more consistent finish.

[@johnsullivan6560]

Nice tips. Will try them tomorrow!

[@landmarkleather]

The Dye removal tip is great but I like it when someone asks why my hands are all different colors and then I hand them my wallet.

[@V3leathercraft]

Marketing strategy 😜

[@flatdog-]

Thank you very interesting

[@crystalblake1528]

Thank you for these tips!

[@ViaAvione]

Wow! Thank you for sharing

[@LiftRanger]

Great tips and info. thanks, again!

[@jmonty]

Your doing great work here. I wanted to know if you had any tricks on not over cutting on filigree projects?

[@hollyingraham3980]

I didn't know the alcohol cleanup, either!

[@falkon1t]

How have I never known about the dye removal tip?!

[@TRAVEL-MODA--ChristinaSmith]

Спасибо.

[@seantpowers6305]

Great video! Can you wet form even after you hot stuff?

[@davidjenks7392]

If I hot stuff leather, do I need I need to put a top coat like Resolene after?

[@braulioneira]

heat up the leather with the heat gun first then apply the wax and watch it melt. Its a faster and easier for the leather absorb it .

[@alenmarin1]

12:58 😮

[@JustinFranza]

Would Resolene work in the same way for the edges?

[@babetteleblanc7620]

Yes. I’ve used resolene on my edges and it comes out nice and shiny. One of my wallets did develop some cracks in the resolene. I may have put it on too thick or maybe the wallet is too flexible….not sure.

[@taylerm92]

I thought something was wrong with my left earbud.

[@mdnizam6790]

Hello sir I am mechanic best personal leather bag leather wallet please master reply sir please I am Indian Kolkata West Bengal mechanic leather bag

[@SewingLara]

These tips are so amazing, I'm learning things with literally every single video. Thank you so much for making these.

[@Gr8Granni]

Been leather craftsman since 70s. Never knew about alcohol removing dye. Walking around like a heavy camel cigarette smoker. I too hate gloves. Thanks for tips!

[@tom2move]

This reminds me of when I was a new army recruit! We were issued with two pairs of boots. Working boots and best boots. We sat for hours with the best boots, using polish, beeswax, a candle and a spoon. We had to firstly burn the pimples off the leather with the candle and spoon, all the time applying polish and beeswax. Once you got the surface smooth, you then spent hours building up layers of polish, using the old "spit & polish" method. If the Sergeant Major could not see his face in your boots, then you repeated the process until he was happy! P.S. This was almost 50 years ago, so it may be different now.

[@benfanman]

The mirror edge community in shambles after this video

[@whereisthebalance5732]

the only thing i dont like about buckle guy is that they are so expensive, many of their products are the same as others they just put their own name on it and charge 3Xs as much :/

[@HighLife420Guy]

Awesome I already have a heat gun and just got some more isopropyl, I was always worried about using a heat gun on leather but now I see there’s no harm. Burnishing has always been my least favorite part of leather craft, now I can cut that time in half with the glossy edge coat. Thanks great videos man I love the everything y’all do! I’ve learned so much

[@FunDumb]

I used to work with read leather dye, the rubbing alcohol is great for not looking like a serial killer. Hehe

[@hugomillere4315]

The rubbing alcohol one is the one I figured out and tried as I did my first (sloppy) dye job. Just because I new there was alcohol in the product... it made sense that it would work. I use it on my clothes when I mess them up with some dye, too.

[@benjaminbong]

Thanks Eric for the video. Btw I can hear the camera/lens's autofocus working. What set up are you using?

[@PZac-g8w]

I have been smashing my face off the wall trying to use the Feibings Natural EdgeKote to get a clear super shiny edge on my projects, but it has the texture of cottage cheese and takes forever to properly fill in the micro divots. Gloss topcoat…seen it in the stores but I always thought nah…couldn’t be the same as the edgekote. Thank you for this video. Man…going to order me some gloss coat.

[@-skalli-]

What a helpful video🤩 For everyone wondering: the markers are usually used for graffiti etc.and you can find them on the internet. And never leave your rubbing alcohol bottle open or you'll have a lot less rubbing alcohol when you're done. It evaporates so fast 😅

[@Taylor-wt9zv]

2:36 overdone chicken skin.... got it

[@danielappel5994]

Thx for excellent video! Hot stuffed leather always has such an amazing feel, didn't realize it could be done after the tanning process.

[@deanbriggs5058]

The last tip was the winner for me!!! The amount of time I have gone with due on my hands 🤣🤣🤣

[@TheLivingBlobfish]

12:58 aaaaannnnnnddddd, there's your face.

[@brucelutz5699]

you were enjoyable & informative when you had ties to weaver but now there seems to have been a very favorable change to your foremat. thank you

[@Corter]

We're much happier now :) I'm glad to hear it shows!

[@blindwit]

Rubbing alcohol works with oil based dyes because they're still alcohol based. The "oil based" comes from the pigment vs the powder based dyes (think Fiebing's regular vs. pro dyes). You're thinning the dye down to very little and the alcohol is acting as a vehicle for the oil pigment.

[@liammurray9274]

As an artist that works with oil based paints and dyes, after using alcohol to clean off, please use soap and water and then absolutely important moisturize! If you're cleaning your skin with rubbing alcohol your hands will dry out worse than you've ever seen skin dry out.

[@jayplays568]

What brand of gloss top coat do you recommend for use with an edge that has been dyed with Pro Dye?

[@sharonwood8085]

Can you do this to Aniline leather? I've damaged my sofa with a harsh soap wash and ruined the surface, I wondered if this might fix my sofa? Thank you

[@Hankster651]

All excellent tips as I knew they would be. Thing is, throughout the entire video I couldn't get my mind off your gorgeous watchband. Just beautiful! I'd love to see a video on its making.

[@philcloutier6515]

ive been learning by trial and error for a few months now and i tthink youve just given me a years worth of experience and good practices. thank you

[@danyuzunov]

Ohhh 6 seconds ago

[@wilsonmiller1903]

I’ve done 1 second, very good

[@paulhooper8635]

I keep hand sanitiser near my dye station for cleaning up

[@christow7989]

I found while using leather dye, when it gets on my hands, I wear some vinyl gloves for a few hours and my hands sweat the dye out. Hope it helps

[@barrytuggle1613]

Any tips on how to re-condition some chrome tan leather? It's a couple of years old but feels dry!

[@rolfhogfeldt7645]

I like watching your videos because it's kinda like being there and your talking to me. I've only just started watching your videos so I don't know if you've already done it. I'd like to see a tour of your shop and how it's set up and why it's set up in a particular way. Nothing fancy but just a casual walk through pointing out different tools and things and maybe a little history of the shop. Just a thought 🤔. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@davidrizzardi2277]

You really need to check your audio. Very poor and hard to understand. Also slow your talking down a bit. Your info seems great but I sure wish I could understand what you are saying.

[@simonkangiser6183]

Gloss takes longer to dry because it forms a solid skin and matte has flatteners that causes the skin to be microscopic porous and allows for better evaporation

[@notyourgrandadswatch7705]

Now, do you hotstuff the leather before you mold it or can you still mold after the fact?

[@synwannleathercraft8506]

What is,that glossy cote is it acrylic coat or what 😢?we're can I find that coat?

[@Jimsimi]

I would love to see what you think of mushroom leathers, and pineapple looks good too! I've only ever seen reviews by people considering them for products someone else will craft, would be good to see what a real leather crafter thinks of them.

[@DrawerFullofRocks]

yes, and mango.

[@LTBlue12]

What heat range is that heat gun? Mine is digital and I've been using it at 500. I think I need to go down a long way for it to work.

[@lynxlady5355]

Do you use Aussie Conditioner on your hands to take care of the drying effect of the alcohol? 😁

[@macdietz]

I love that you can see how many people scrubbed back to see your lower face and nose hahaha

[@hedheed]

Is that a woodpecker in the background?😅

[@EmperorProtects4848]

Thank you for these tips! Great stuff and I got to say that even though I really enjoyed you earlier meditative videos I really like your comments and explanations!

[@TM-ro7lh]

The way to get the best edges is to sand….and sand. And sand. Lighthouse Leather has the best I’ve ever seen. Check out his method.

[@danbt]

Can you please link the clear edge paint? Thanks

[@soladeos]

thanks as always for the video... you guys are the best!!!! i was taught that the differences in feibings dyes are: regular dye is a powdered dye mixed in an alcohol carrier & the pro dye is oil-based dye mixed in an alcohol carrier. that's why the alcohol cleans off both.

[@iventgaraj6240]

What is the apply chemical heet in before?

[@wilsonmiller1903]

I figured the last one out after I watched your edge paint video, both very helpful keep up the great work! Would love to see you do a video on exotic leathers, Springfield leather is a good way to get your hands on some at a cheap price!

[@aaronionta7134]

Hello What should you use bees wax on?

[@shannonvans]

I really liked the tip with the wax conditioner and melting it in. I do a lot of thrifting and find leather bags and purses that need help, I have one in particular I'll try that on. I have made waxed canvas before so I should be able to do it on leather.

[@Corter]

it works GREAT on thrifted bags! :)

[@daverooni7763]

Will the hot stuffing soften veg tan ?

[@shootthedk3010]

Is it ok to hot stuff dyed leather?

[@skooterbob]

Denatured alcohol works much better than isopropyl when removing dyes. Too bad we can’t get in in California any longer (thank you CARB…. Ugh)

[@bethmcmullan9872]

Love the watch strap!

[@Stephen_Wells]

Dumb tips are the best

[@pipewrenchlynch937]

Getting some Rubbing Alcohol soon ! And A heat Gun . Thanks enjoy your posts . A few years ago we bought a Tandy edge painter thing .. didn't have much luck with it .. ant tip on how to use it ..

[@samarpanraj4611]

sir i have music instrument which has animal leather. and it is in white colour but i want to paint it to black colour. any permanent colour which you can suggest me so plz suggest me sir....and can you make any tutorial video for this colour changing please...

[@BeachPeach2010]

Your alcohol tip reminded me of one to get rid of blood on clothing...use Hydrogen Peroxide (H2O2)...works every time! 👍

[@Freeman-Dl70]

I've tried a few things to improve the burnished edges, using the tapered part of the burnisher, I used it going across from the flesh side to the back side and it darkens and slicks the edge faster than going length wise. I use water for burnishing my leather edges, due to the outrageous price leather stores are charging for everything they're selling.

[@johnfireinstructor3321]

Where are you getting your paint pens at. I don't see them at buckleguy or any of the other places I buy leather supplies at. Love your videos!! I always pick up something even if it's not what I was expecting to. Keep them coming please!

[@BirdzofaFeather]

Thanks for sharing these tips! Where do you get that paint marker for the dye?

[@MinusDesign2012]

If you are still taking requests for tips and tricks... Maybe a "How To" tie dye leather? Maybe I am a little late to the party and you might have covered already. I just didn't see it in your video sections.

[@anttiakselisalmi913]

Hello, and thanks for the amazing video! I have a question: what kind of degrees of heat are needed / optimal for hot stuffing? If I at the moment do not a have a heat gun available, do you think that a hairdryers max heat would be enough for this?

[@ThamNguyen-vj5ru]

I catched your KZbin and i feel so lucky and happy beacause i'm looking the way to learn make handmade leathers things without machine. Thank you so much!

[@bbrachman]

By accident, I found that Dr. Bronner's soap cleans hands of dye and fountain pen ink. Just a little scrubbing. The heat wax stuffing seems really interesting to me. My veg tanned prototypes seem to all come out stiff and not very supple. I will try this trick with the Aussie conditioner and see if it gets me softer, natural veg tanned leather. Not really bothered by the color change. Natural veg tanned looks good any way. Thanks! (glad you like the marker technique. Been using it for years with edge paint)

[@BillyBlaze7]

metro

[@isaac2608]

May I ask what kind of gloss clear coat can be used? Can Tamiya (the toy company) gloss clear coat can be used?

[@HighLife420Guy]

I just noticed you showed your face a little bit for a split second, I expected the beard but not dark hair for some reason lol.

[@timothyreeves3315]

I love, love, LOVE your watch strap! Great advice!

[@krisquirozphotographer7624]

Not 100% positive, but the noise sounds like the lens autofocus. Some lenses more suitable for video than others in that respect if that is the culprit. Options other than a different lens are to use manual focus or move mic off camera.

[@V3leathercraft]

Thank for the tips... And hey, Don't forget to rub with moisturizer or coconut oil after rubbing alcohol...

[@neilturner6646]

This is a great video! All of the tips are very useful! My question is do you time comress the drying process? In other words, are all of these tips done in real time? Thanks for all the stuff you post, as a novice they really help open my eyes to the posibilities of the craft!

[@Ckoudous]

I did this when i did some winter mitt, i used beeswax, and i baked the leather in my oven, worked great for waterproofing the mits, so that snow wont soak i to the leather. It did make it stiffer, but with use the it softened up alot

[@joshmcdonald7138]

What's the model of that Glycine? It looks killer! Especially on that strap!

[@bfenenga7877]

Thanks! I thought I was burnishing all wrong because it wouldn't be shiny after a week or so.

[@susantipsyhealy7655]

I am always up to learning new things from you. Plus, I did not know anything about hot stuffing.

[@lorraineclark4413]

You really need to put together some Playlists. Sorting through all your videos is a pain.

[@bigepup22]

I usually use hand sanitizer, I feel it work better for dye removal because it's a bit thicker.

[@blackpaw369]

Thanks for the tips. For the burnished bag, did you hot stuff and burnish before or after molding?

[@dumptonpark]

I like your watch strap. Thanks for sharing. 🙂

[@mikeisgettinupset]

I need you guys to check your IG messages PLEASE!

[@olewyrdd]

Hand sanitizer works as well for getting dye off your hands.

[@MultiFish]

Thanks as always Eric. These tips n tricks are always welcome. ❤️

[@GrantSR]

So, do you do the wet-forming before or after the hot-stuffing?

[@day5outdoors890]

I needed the rubbing alcohol tip thank you for that