BURNISHING LEATHER (HOW TO) - finish edges of leather tutorial

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  • Опубліковано 15 лип 2024
  • Burnishing leather is one of the most important parts of leather working. Burnishing takes your project form something that looks homemade to something that looks handmade. This video teaches you how to burnish leather with bees wax, water, and gum tragacanth. I also show you 3 differnt tools commonly used to burnish leather, a hand burnisher, a dremel burnisher, and a burnishing wheel.
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  • @sanguinegaze
    @sanguinegaze Рік тому +14

    I know this is an old video but it is still incredibly useful for beginners like me. Thanks for making it!

  • @furrdogg6973
    @furrdogg6973 5 років тому +28

    The best, to the point instructional on the youtube EVER. Great job, thank you so much!

  • @essjayem6498
    @essjayem6498 5 років тому +16

    Best video so far on the process. Simple, succinct and pleasant to listen to and learn from. Thank you.

  • @tree2paper
    @tree2paper 3 роки тому

    Finally someone who’s personality is calm and not like making me stop the video. Short videos are gooooood!! Thanks!!

  • @lenp00
    @lenp00 4 роки тому +5

    Short, sweet and to the point. Great video, thanks!

  • @joesteele581
    @joesteele581 Рік тому

    Your audio in newer videos are soooo much better. I never noticed until coming back to older videos again.

  • @alphaviews4639
    @alphaviews4639 4 роки тому +89

    You look like a hippie version of this guy that cuts boots in half.

    • @RoseAnvil
      @RoseAnvil  4 роки тому +17

      Ha ha you’re not wronf

    • @timhill788
      @timhill788 3 роки тому +4

      Alpha Views that was the first thing I thought of

  • @SalvageWorkshop
    @SalvageWorkshop 5 років тому

    Great tips! I enjoy your videos!

  • @jorgetorres-mora9403
    @jorgetorres-mora9403 4 роки тому +1

    Great explanation, best in UA-cam, thank you so much for your time!

  • @rachelmalmgren7925
    @rachelmalmgren7925 6 років тому +5

    Love this. I would love to see more how-to videos, for leather, metal, and woodworking - any of the skills you are proficient in. I would love to see the different steps in how you make your wallets/rings (or if you know how to make those cool sandals you and Rach made that would be sweeeeeet)

  • @tomalan2207
    @tomalan2207 5 років тому +1

    Thank you for the clear and to the point explanation

  • @richhemmings
    @richhemmings 6 місяців тому

    Thankyou for explaining the "why" rather than just the "how" in this video. I'm about to attempt my first leather work project and found it very helpful!

  • @miltonjasso5843
    @miltonjasso5843 6 років тому +1

    awesome , thank you for your time

  • @eleveri11
    @eleveri11 10 місяців тому

    Super helpful! Thank you for posting!

  • @dr.gwendolyncarter5048
    @dr.gwendolyncarter5048 2 роки тому

    Thanks! Really appreciated the covering of several types of burnishing. 😁

  • @Futwea
    @Futwea 4 роки тому +1

    Nice, detailed video. I burnish my edges with water, bee wax and hand burnishing tool. It does the job for me 😊

    • @zerga1212
      @zerga1212 2 роки тому

      does this work with chrome tanned leather?

  • @houseofflava7614
    @houseofflava7614 6 місяців тому

    Absolutely excellent direction. I was able to burnish my leather earrings all 3 way and I like the gum tragacanth best too. I also brought renaissance crystalline wax polish, nice finish as well. TFS. I'm a newbie and will be hanging around for more videos.

  • @chrisvassos9929
    @chrisvassos9929 23 дні тому

    Thanks Man, just about to start my first project. Great comparison, cheers!

  • @ShavedCheetah
    @ShavedCheetah 6 років тому

    I enjoy videos about how to make unique rings.

  • @iamu2247
    @iamu2247 5 років тому

    This deserves more likes

  • @valentinejohnson3687
    @valentinejohnson3687 Рік тому

    Super useful, thank you

  • @HaftasonuAtolyesi
    @HaftasonuAtolyesi 4 роки тому

    Nice work! I also use same technic, very useful.

  • @juanramiroescobar
    @juanramiroescobar 5 років тому

    Great tutorial

  • @Dreamlineleather
    @Dreamlineleather 4 роки тому

    Great informative video

  • @natalialeipay
    @natalialeipay 6 років тому +7

    I needed this like two weeks ago. Fml.

  • @abbymacdonald5247
    @abbymacdonald5247 6 років тому

    I love all the colored stone rings!! Maybe some cool stone earrings or something??

  • @TheChetOne
    @TheChetOne 3 роки тому +3

    Hey Rose,
    Could you do a video on different types of leather edge finnishing (natural burnish, dyed burnish, edge paint, folded edge), compare them in looks, longevity, cost (material price and time spent)?

  • @hellangel28
    @hellangel28 2 роки тому

    great video, thanks! also thanks for supplying amazon links

  • @LahmiB
    @LahmiB 2 роки тому

    Thanks for this.

  • @therebeccaeffect
    @therebeccaeffect 6 років тому

    I would like to see more leather how to videos. How to do stitching and designs, and a video on how you make your bracelets would be cool too.

  • @leticiarachaeldiffee6730
    @leticiarachaeldiffee6730 4 роки тому

    Thank you very educated!

  • @yubidubi
    @yubidubi 5 років тому

    Great video

  • @russellpeterson9216
    @russellpeterson9216 3 роки тому +1

    Good call on the psa for pinning your hair back! I had a kid in my shop class who did not listen to the instructor while using a drill press. He had a permanent bald patch the size of a silver dollar and a goose egg front and center right at the hair line.

  • @TerraPace
    @TerraPace 6 років тому

    I'd love a tutorial on how to make a ring like the fossilized coral one you made a little while back!

  • @mckennahales1892
    @mckennahales1892 6 років тому

    Super interesting! Don’t know if you know anything about custom tooling on leather but would love to see that if so!

  • @britthunter1408
    @britthunter1408 6 років тому

    I’d love to see how you make any rings with stones!

  • @011volleyball
    @011volleyball 6 років тому

    I would love some videos about your ring making process. Including where you find all your stones! Also your hair is beyond epic- let me braid it.

  • @aktanakhmetov
    @aktanakhmetov Рік тому

    Watched this video after a few months being subscribed. Boy was I surprised to see that long hair ))
    I thought what a change overnight but then i looked at the date of the video.

  • @deagle50ae
    @deagle50ae 3 роки тому

    Bro, your hair is MAJESTIC! in these older videos

  • @BrosephRussell
    @BrosephRussell 3 роки тому

    Awesomeness 👍

  • @milenaweston1673
    @milenaweston1673 6 років тому

    I’d love to see the making of a turquoise ring!

  • @listillolordoc7604
    @listillolordoc7604 5 років тому +1

    I’ve never used anything but water and I’ve done this professionally for 20 years. I’m not knocking this, I am looking to learn different methods. One of the things I build is leather armor and accessories for LARPers and Renaissance Faire goers. A lot of the time, the 12oz plus leathers I’ll cut with a band saw. This will leave a very jagged edge. I edged bevel it, wet it and burnish it. I use the 2” wheel burnisher Tandy sells. I put a 1/4-20 screw with the nut threw it, and stick it in my drill press. If you’re only burnishing one piece of leather, sanding it is an unnecessary step. The burnishing process doesn’t take any longer if left un-sanded . I only find sanding to be a necessary step if it’s multiple pieces that are fairly uneven.

  • @ryanmcewen415
    @ryanmcewen415 4 роки тому

    I usually pre burnish with ether Aussie conditioner (it has wax in it) it gives a really nice slick burnish.
    Or I'll use water.
    Then. After its dried. I'll burnish again with gum trag.
    If I really want to go overboard though.
    I'll finish up on top of the gum trag with eco flows edge flex clear finish.
    Just to add a really high shine and protective finish to my edges.
    But that's only for high wear items like shoulder straps..
    Most items dont need it

  • @daug1783
    @daug1783 2 роки тому +1

    Lmao I just saw this for the first time after watching all the more recent videos. I don’t know he had long hair. Cheers 🍻

  • @GabrielLima-mi4br
    @GabrielLima-mi4br 4 роки тому

    Wow I watch Rose Anvil videos for some months and suddenly YT recommended me this Rose Anvil video presented by this hippie

  • @kaylawalker9359
    @kaylawalker9359 6 років тому

    I second the how to on cat products! That would be super cool!

  • @gilmorebell7318
    @gilmorebell7318 6 років тому

    It would be awesome to see how you make rings with stones in them!

  • @trent_morrison
    @trent_morrison 6 років тому +1

    You better WURK!!! Loved your face :)

  • @GorillaWithAPhone
    @GorillaWithAPhone 3 місяці тому

    So many tools!

  • @shela373
    @shela373 6 років тому

    Id like to see more ring making tutorials

  • @metalheads228
    @metalheads228 2 роки тому

    Thanks so much! I'm a chainmaille artist, but I've been playing around with making leather cuffs and adding the chainmaille to them. They would benefit from burnishing, right?

  • @XX-mw1lz
    @XX-mw1lz 5 років тому

    hello, do you think that the wood tool also works well for burning the edge of calfskin or just leather? thank you

  • @raindralive
    @raindralive 5 років тому

    Awesome, but what if i do wood burnishing with gum transcend? Or otherwise?

  • @lindareeves3674
    @lindareeves3674 6 років тому

    Where did you get the burnisher for the dremel? Thanks for the video.

  • @AmirhoseinHerandy
    @AmirhoseinHerandy 2 роки тому +1

    Oh my god, look at that magnificent hair :D

  • @cleopatraselene1
    @cleopatraselene1 4 роки тому

    Hi, the water is working as the wax?
    And when it dries or after a while the fibers are not getting messed again?

  • @hopeindirect4165
    @hopeindirect4165 3 роки тому +1

    Well well well some nice tips and things to learn here, when I put on ma leather, and rock to sum Metallica, Delta Parole, Foo Fighters or the Smashing Pumpkins I feel like I can do anything in the whole wide world.

  • @bowsicraft3
    @bowsicraft3 3 роки тому

    I've seen some people do the gum with bees wax after, is this recommended? It is it better to do one or the other?

  • @bodeine454
    @bodeine454 5 років тому

    I'm curious as to which holds up better and longer between the gum trag and beeswax. A commenter on Etsy said that the gum trag was crusty. I'm going to be burnishing some leather for motorcycle grips and fork/tool bag and some other things. Wondering which one would be best in this application? Anyone?

  • @joeofnotrades
    @joeofnotrades 4 роки тому +1

    I take it you can use any of the tools on any of the materials, not only in the order you showed?

  • @neetypeety
    @neetypeety 4 роки тому +1

    I'm new, so this was a very informative video. Thanks for the tip and link to burnishing rotary bits; I would have never know of them otherwise. Question: how would you clean them, if there came a time?

    • @jameswyatt5859
      @jameswyatt5859 3 роки тому

      These tools don't need to be cleaned.

    • @jameswyatt5859
      @jameswyatt5859 3 роки тому

      One word ... TOKONOLE. That is a game changer when it comes to burnishing leather edges and the flesh side. Oh, and a glass burnisher. Good video, but I recommend an updated version that includes tokonole and a glass slicker. MHO :-)

  • @diribastabasta
    @diribastabasta 3 роки тому

    can you use water on a cowhide leather?

  • @latetodagame1892
    @latetodagame1892 2 роки тому

    I think this video went over my head. Can I just get wax and a burnishing stick and make a nice edge?

  • @_BLANK_BLANK
    @_BLANK_BLANK 2 роки тому

    Man. The hair is so different. I can't get over it.
    Anyway great video!

  • @barbarahobson-whiting9184
    @barbarahobson-whiting9184 9 місяців тому

    new at this but do you trim the edge before or after you dye the leather??

  • @bananapotatonaaa
    @bananapotatonaaa 4 роки тому

    does the gum trag provide water resistance?

  • @Aysha470
    @Aysha470 4 роки тому

    Helloo! Thank you a lot for the video! I have a question though. Right now i have a Black Edge Kote and Gum Tragacanth. So, do I need to dye the edge with the Kote before I burnish it with the Tragacanth or after? Also, do I need to apply any other finishing on the edge after the Tragacanth?

    • @jameswyatt5859
      @jameswyatt5859 3 роки тому

      I usually bevel and burnish the edges, then dye, if I'm going to dye.

  • @dieuxroux
    @dieuxroux 7 місяців тому

    You're not ready for this one. I'm a pro pool player and the tip we use at the end of the pool cue is made of leather. Layered or laminated leather to be more exact. What glue is used between the layers? No clue. Anyway, when we finish the installation, we burnish the sides of the tip - usually that's made with the cue spinning on a lathe. Most old school cue makers use a little bit of spit (or water) and a leather piece to final burnish the sides of the tip. It absolutely leaves a slick, mirror-like finish, but since the cue often comes in contact with the pool table cloth, the burnished barrier doesn't last much time and the tips tends to fluff up. What would you, dear leather experts, recommend for burnishing the sides of the tip so it last as long as possible. Thanks for your consideration :)

  • @kmake8321
    @kmake8321 4 роки тому

    👍

  • @mr.pham0us412
    @mr.pham0us412 4 роки тому

    What’s that cloth at the end called?

  • @juleeaelliott1131
    @juleeaelliott1131 6 років тому +14

    Teach us how to grow our hair as luscious as yours.

    • @olivepressdesign
      @olivepressdesign 6 років тому +5

      Water, Gum tragacanth and bees wax. Rinse and repeat. :)

    • @d0uble_O
      @d0uble_O 5 років тому

      lol

    • @1959Berre
      @1959Berre 5 років тому

      The trick is "patience".

    • @jamesthe-doctor8981
      @jamesthe-doctor8981 5 років тому

      @@1959Berre Yep, that's how I did it too, and it's working for me.

  • @AwesomenessJessica
    @AwesomenessJessica 6 років тому

    How to mix mediums

  • @romneyallen5743
    @romneyallen5743 6 років тому

    Show us turquoise inlay!

  • @biasanto
    @biasanto 5 років тому +1

    I have this same machine and I’m struggling to find this wood part that goes there. Where did you buy yours? It has a wide part. Mine are is all small if I glue 3 pieces of leather together I can’t use my machine. Where did you buy that wood part?

    • @jamesthe-doctor8981
      @jamesthe-doctor8981 5 років тому

      @Bianca Read, if you're asking about the tapered, handheld wooden piece, you can buy them from Tandy Leather Factory, either online our in one of their brick-and-mortar stores. If you're talking about the one mounted on the buffer's spindle that looks like somebody glued four wooden sewing thread spools together, then it's possible he turned that one on a lathe, himself.

    • @biasanto
      @biasanto 5 років тому +1

      I was actually asking about the wood attached to the machine. I can’t find anywhere for sale. I would need one probably custom made for me.

    • @jamesthe-doctor8981
      @jamesthe-doctor8981 5 років тому

      Bianca Read I deleted my last comment because I just found somebody who makes these types of Burnishers that are not only functional, but absolutely beautiful as well! Pro Edge Burnishers at www.proedgeburnishers.com The Cocobolo ones I saw are simply gorgeous.

  • @Meirjolanknits
    @Meirjolanknits 4 роки тому +1

    Where did your hair go? Wow! #goals :D

    • @ulogy
      @ulogy 4 роки тому

      He scalped himself.

  • @rachelhowell4600
    @rachelhowell4600 6 років тому

    Or a wooden pet gate!

  • @rachelhowell4600
    @rachelhowell4600 6 років тому

    I want to see more cat products! 🐈🐈

  • @BombproofCraftsman
    @BombproofCraftsman Рік тому

    Bruh, that hair 😂 oh how the times have changed

  • @1959Berre
    @1959Berre 5 років тому

    If ever your hair gets caught by the spinning machine... ouch!

  • @rsmith155
    @rsmith155 5 років тому

    chamois is pronounced "Sham-ee"

  • @veshtitsaaudioworks8736
    @veshtitsaaudioworks8736 2 роки тому

    "It's free cause it's water"

  • @MrBottlecapBill
    @MrBottlecapBill 2 роки тому +1

    Do not burnish until the end! Burnishing compound will prevent dyes from penetrating and will ruin all your projects! I learned this the hard way because nobody in any of these videos tells you that important fact.

  • @galvanizedgnome
    @galvanizedgnome Рік тому

    Is this hair real

  • @PianoMan2501
    @PianoMan2501 Рік тому +1

    I'm a newer subscriber, and I've gotta say, dude! The hair!!! The short hair looks nice too, but you really pulled off the long hair

  • @40ozbounce18
    @40ozbounce18 4 роки тому

    Is this the same person?? 🙀

  • @torreselantillano
    @torreselantillano 4 роки тому +1

    DANG bro, you looked like Jesus.

  • @beijingbikinikill8608
    @beijingbikinikill8608 2 роки тому +1

    I thought Jesus was supposed to be a carpenter, not some leather buff

  • @AlexanderMason1
    @AlexanderMason1 2 роки тому

    tokonole is WAY better than gum tragacanth.

  • @yutaadi
    @yutaadi 4 роки тому

    whoaaa.. didn't know u had a long hair. Looked more like props attached to the beanie. Wrong focus here.

  • @juanzambrano2944
    @juanzambrano2944 3 роки тому

    Thought it was a completely different person until you started talking

  • @eemo2093
    @eemo2093 4 роки тому

    Poor technique man. Too much force if the edge is not crisp straight any more.

  • @vorshack8968
    @vorshack8968 2 роки тому

    A few notes.
    You shouldn't burnish with a rotary. They don't have a low enough speed setting so you'll have to be extra careful and will still probably screw up at some point.
    Never use your fingers to apply gum, it WILL get on the surface of your project. Use a sponge instead.
    Water burnishing doesn't last nearly as long as the other two methods and doesn't look as nice.
    If you're going to hand burnish with wax or gum then use a piece of canvas, not that crappy handheld tool.
    Sanding sponges are best for hand sanding. Auerllcy brand is the best bang for your buck.
    A one inch sanding drum is all you really need, and the surface will rotate slower than a larger one at the same speed setting. I mention this because if you buy the inexpensive burnishing machine on Amazon you'll have to replace the junk sanding drum that comes with it. Which is accomplished by mounting a "drill chuck adapter for 5/16 inch shafts".
    Okay, I guess that was several notes. I suppose the moral here is never listen to hippies, they are too chill to give proper advice regarding professional standards.

  • @landonmerrifield8639
    @landonmerrifield8639 2 роки тому

    No joke grow the hair back out my dude!!!!

  • @migranthawker2952
    @migranthawker2952 5 років тому +16

    PLEASE get rid of the awful background "music". You commentary is enough, it doesn't need anything else in the way of sound!

    • @Sick1982
      @Sick1982 10 місяців тому

      This!

    • @thevarietyshow7777
      @thevarietyshow7777 7 місяців тому

      ​@@Sick1982Cut that stupid hair, too.

    • @aimizuki
      @aimizuki 3 місяці тому

      Absolutely! It's annoying!

  • @citizentuck
    @citizentuck Рік тому

    Haha woah I haven't seen this guy with long hair lmbo