Coyotero In reply to MerrillsLeather [2012-03-27 17:46:12 +0000 UTC]

No problem. Looks like you've got some nice carvings.

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Coyotero In reply to iisjah [2012-03-27 07:41:00 +0000 UTC]

No problem! I really like your style... Maybe someday I'll have you draw one of my characters.

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Coyotero In reply to Deaths-Valentine [2012-02-05 22:45:55 +0000 UTC]

Sure thing!

First, go over all the edges with an edge beveler, this is a tool that knocks the corner off of the edge and gives it a "barn roof" profile. You'll need to get a beveler appropriate for the thickness of leather you are working on.

Next, you need to dye the edges before you finish them. If you take a wool dauber, and light it on fire (do it outside, because it's stinky), you can burn it down to about 1/4 of it's original size. Brush the black crusty burnt stuff off and you'll have a nice, small, hard wool applicator that works great for edge dyeing.

Once the edges are dyed, use another burnt dauber to apply some gum tragacanth or Fiebing's Tan Kote, or water (Doesn't work as good in my opinion) to the edge. Do just a few inches at a time. Use a bone or nylon folder (I actually use a piece of antler) and rub the edge back and forth with a consistant pressure. After a few rubs the edge should start to look slick. You can also use this method on the backside of the hide to smooth it down. Make sure you dye it first though, dye won't penetrate the leather after it's slicked down.

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Deaths-Valentine In reply to Coyotero [2012-02-06 20:57:46 +0000 UTC]

Brilliant, I shall try that, thank you!

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Coyotero In reply to tholugkhorb [2012-02-03 01:37:22 +0000 UTC]

No problem! Keep up the good work!

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Coyotero In reply to Vildkorpens-Laderlya [2012-01-04 16:46:01 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely, Impressive work you have there. Very much like the style.

I'll have some of my more current stuff up soon, I hope. Just moved into a new shop.

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