Painting vs Dyeing Leather Edges

This Leather Tip Tuesday question comes from Willi.
“Do I need edge paint? Can I just use Dye? Can I use a marker? How much do I apply and how do I get it nice and shiny & to stick?”
In this video we will look at different product options, how to apply them, and also my favorite method for coloring and finishing edges.
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[@debbiebaker1085]

Talked to a guy in my town that has his own leather business and said that all you have to do to your edges is use a black maker, beeswax and a piece of burlap sack piece. And it will do the same thing. And want cost as much to do . And looks just as good.

[@philhogan2669]

Helpful, thank you! I really like the natural look of the Edge Kote, the best.

[@narrowgatefab]

Helpful. Thank you

[@fernandozuluaga7395]

Muchas gracias 👍

[@germanywilli]

thank you for picking up my question and making a video with it so fast! It really will help me a lot on future projects and I am really happy about your preferred method choice since it does not require to purchase a bunch of different products. I already used Gum Trac for the edges and of course, I do have dyes 🤪, the empty bottles are already in my basket at Maker’s. Great to mention the reverse threat in your Video since a lot of the reviews on the Maker’s Supply web page, struggled with opening those bottles!

[@patrickgreene2660]

Do you know if the Edge Kote product is thin enough to use effectively in one of those refillable markers?

[@juliojodar9893]

If you paint the edges with a black Sharpie, does the color gets too faded with time or kinda blueish? Or normally this is ok?

[@p4our587]

It fades as the dye fades. It doesn't fade abnormally fast. It works great… and I wouldn't worry about it turning blue-ish or purple-ish. To be honest, it works great! If you put some tokonole over it… it keeps a dark black finish second to none. In my opinion… it works great!

[@juliojodar9893]

@@p4our587 thanks bro!

[@p4our587]

@@juliojodar9893 no problemo!

[@lisajarvis3820]

Question: Why are you not burning your dodder first before using?

[@joemeling3216]

I never have before. Does that help get the fuzzies away or is there another purpose?

[@garycalcote1227]

You all still offer a beginner tooling kit?

[@joemeling3216]

Yes, we are just out of stock right now.

[@roberthoyle2299]

Beguines tooling kit ? Thanks