Edge Coat 3. Finishing Dyeing

BAEL LEATHER SCHOOL
Sep 4, 2018 · 3 min read

The solution of edge coat can be divided into acrylic type and urethane type.

Japanese Iris is acrylic type and Italian Fenice is urethane type.

Since particles of acrylic type are relatively small, so it can be more difficult to apply than urethane. But it is much more sophisticated than urethane in gloss and texture. Otherwise, Urethane has various colors and good workability that covers the convex surface than acrylic.

In addition to this, let’s take a look at dyeing now. It is to dye the cross section of leather with color, not just cover the surface with solution.

In this case, what would be the advantages and disadvantages is that the color is perfectly permeated in the leather because it has been dyed. So there is no disadvantage of discoloration or torn off of edge coat.

But the effect of the coating can’t be expected. For this coating effect, we need to wax.

And there is disadvantage that the chrome type leather is not dyed well and it can look a little bit dirty if the cross section is not cleaned neatly.

Nevertheless, I use this method almost for bridle leather because of its unique charm.

If you didn’t use it yet, just give it a try.

You will definitely see another world.

I will use the product of Japanese Craft as a dyeing agent.

The method is the same as applying edge coat.

You can just apply the dyes to the magic block.

Once the surface to be dyed has been cleaned smoothly, you don’t have to use sandpaper when you apply it.

Since the durability can be rescued only with dyeing, you need to wax for coating. You can use a paraffin type like the photo or use natural beeswax type. The chemical composition is glossier than natural one, but has the disadvantage that it tears off well.

It is ok to use heat process for waxing, buy if you give too much heat, the bridle leather may be damaged. In this case, you can just rub it with cloth and squeeze it.

BAEL LEATHER SCHOOL

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