3 Steps to professionally finished leather edges

This week’s Leather Tip Tuesday video comes from a question asked by Adam.
Adam asked, “Can I use normal leather dye (as opposed Edgekote) if I’m using gum trag on top?”
This video not only answers that question but gives my full 3step finish process for professional edges on veg tan leather.
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[@quintessentialquilting5217]

Thanks Joe! Great video.

[@RodricWeiland]

Another really helpful video. Thank you.

[@mikepower4113]

Wow! Just ordered those applicators.

[@flatdog-]

Thank you

[@FeltenLeather]

I've grown to use tokonole instead of gum trag. Feel like it makes the edges even nicer

[@litahsr.8226]

Ok i have a question what is the best glue between together ? this is all new for me and finally watched your video on this just need more info on glue

[@saralaporte1271]

What is the main difference(s) b/t leather paint vs leather dye?
Do u choose one or the other based on the look u are going for or are there other factors to consider, like veg vs chrome tan, for example?
Is it analogous to furniture paint vs wood stain?

[@dusten952]

Joe, do you use black for all your edges?

[@tughilldog]

This is good...do you ever use a burnishing stick?

[@TheDude13]

I'm no Joe, but I am using a burnisher less and less these days. I much prefer using a piece of denim or linen. It works better and faster for me.

[@tughilldog]

@@TheDude13 thanks. Like many, I started out using a burnishing stick, even have one to run on a drill press. my only issue is inadvertently crushing low weight leather edges. I will try the denim!

[@tonyobyrne1846]

Hi Joe. I'm relatively new to leather craft. I use the same technique. It works great for wallets. But i have aweful trouble with belts. The die rubs off on trousers! It dues not rub off on my hand no matter how hard i rub the edge of the belt. Hower after wearing the belt for a day there is die rub off on trousers😢. I've also tried putting bees wax on after the gun trag, to no avail. Any ideas?

[@joemeling3216]

Hi Tony,
It sounds like you may need a little more time with the canvas and maybe another light coat of gum trag.

[@tughilldog]

@@joemeling3216 not a Joe-level expert, but if you use a top coat of resolene (or my favorite neat-lac) there will be no run-off.

[@BornIntoThis20]

@@tughilldog You find neat-lac works better than Resolene with Pro Dye? It doesn't crackle on bends like belts? The finish is shiny like Resolene or less? thanks!

[@localyokel1000]

I've found I can't use gum trag. The fumes get to me. Burns my throat and makes my mouth numb. Doesn't go away for a long time. Even very little exposure. Nasty stuff.