Seiwa Tokonole Leather Finish Burnishing Gum Clear Leathercraft (120g)
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It's not as glossy as a finish or paint, but it does have a hint of sheen.
Because tokonole serves as a sealant for the edges, you'll need to dye it first.
It's used to "burnish" and smooth unfinished leather edges and backs. There are a number of tutorials on YouTube that demonstrate how to use it.
A q tip can be used. Make use of your index and middle fingers. Using a toothpick, remove the splinter.
Selected User Reviews For Seiwa Tokonole Leather Finish Burnishing Gum Clear Leathercraft (120g)
It has an elmers glue scent to it. That was something I hadn't anticipated. However, it makes no difference. It works great for slicking edges quickly and easily, and it costs almost nothing! If you're thinking about getting it, I also like that it can be used to slick down pieces of leather that have a rougher flesh side. GET IT. If you're feeling ehh, wax, gum trag, or whatever you want to call it is fine. NO. ITS. NOT. I used to think the same thing until I was persuaded to try it, and WOAH, the work is drastically reduced! STOP READING RIGHT NOW AND PUT IT IN YOUR CART FOR REAL!.
It has a scent that reminds me of a facial moisturizer. But whatever it is, it does exactly what you expect. The edges of the glass! It's also useful for flattening out and solidifying the flesh side of leather (you'll have to put in the effort, beveling, sanding, Tokonoleing, sanding Tokonoleing) br>br>Everyone said to get the smaller bottle because it will last a lifetime, and we're about a fifth of the way through the small bottle in about two weeks. However, we do a lot of work with leather. br>br>However, please do us a favor and don't buy all of the Tokonole. We no longer require an increase in price. br>br>Crafters, all the best!.
As far as I can tell, this is a good product. However, I was dissatisfied with the manner in which it was delivered. The package arrived sealed in a bag, but the bag appeared to have exploded due to the contents inside. It's hard to say how that much got into the bag because the lid wasn't loose in the first place. br>br>One thing that struck me as odd was the lack of a seal under the lid. Almost everything I've ever bought that contains chemicals like this comes with one of those protective seals that you pull off to show that it hasn't been opened while also preventing messes like this. It wasn't that the seal had broken or degraded; there was simply no seal beneath the lid. While I've never purchased tokonole before, it's difficult to believe that a product of this caliber was shipped from Japan and passed through customs without being sealed. Because of this, I'm suspicious that the seller of this listing is opening bottles and removing a portion of each to either sell more or supply themselves. br>br>I've had good results with the product, and it's done what I expected it to do in general. The leather edges are noticeably smoother, and it doesn't take much, so the bottle will last a long time; this is the primary reason I don't believe it was cut with anything, though that doesn't rule out the possibility that the seller is dipping into it to take some for themselves. In any case, having to clean the bottle when there was no reason for it to happen in the first place is disgusting and inconvenient. To be honest, it appears as if someone simply poured some into the bag and then closed it to make it appear as if the bottle had exploded, so that no one would suspect their bottle was empty. Unless you scrape the bag, it's wasted product in either case, and even then, you won't get it all. It makes no sense when a highly reputable online seller of leather supplies sells the same item for $12 with FREE PRIORITY SHIPPING (in the US), despite the fact that this item is regularly listed on Amazon for prices well above $12. I only bought it here because I was already placing a prime order and the slightly faster shipping was convenient, but I will never buy anything from Amazon again.
I've tried everything and every process I could find on the internet, and the majority of them work fairly well and give your project a nice edge, especially when it comes to vegetables. Tanned leather is a type of leather that has been treated to make it more durable This stuff works on everything and gives you the best edge I've ever seen; I first saw it in Fisher Workshop videos a few years ago. It was finally purchased, and I am very pleased with it. It's fantastic.
Although I prefer to burnish with beeswax, I can't deny that Tokonole produces far superior results. Furthermore, it appears that Tokonole-treated edges are more resistant to wear and tear than beeswax-treated edges, though I haven't put this to the test. One disadvantage of this product is that it requires more time and care to apply than beeswax.
I was skeptical of this product because everything else I'd tried to control the fuzziness in my leather projects had failed miserably. Because I didn't have a glass burnishing tool, I used a smooth plastic handle as a burnishing tool after purchasing the Tokonole and using a small amount on a leather project. It was a huge success. I tried burningishing my leather edges with water, but the results were mixed. The edges are much better with a little Tokonole. Furthermore, the Tokonole makes burnishing the edges simpler and more effective. So far, I've used it on three projects with great results, and it doesn't take much. I got the clear and used it after I dyed the leather; it still works fine, but be careful not to double dip. When you need to add more Tokonole, make sure you use a clean applicator.
It works great and takes less time. I used a glass plate to slick the back of the belt and a wooden slicker to slick the wallet.
My method entails sanding from 400 to 800 grit. 1500 grit sandpaper, then Tokonole Gum applied with a microfiber cloth.