Fiebing's Gum Tragacanth Burnishing Agent

Create smoother, cleaner leather edges with Fiebing's Gum Tragacanth Burnishing Agent, a water-based, low VOC, natural gum based edge slicking and burnishing compound for natural or colored veg-tanned leather. It is made for the edge-finishing step on wallets, belts, bags, straps, keychains, coasters, collars, leashes, tags, and other handmade leather projects where a raw cut edge needs a smoother, finished look. *Packaging may vary, but the formulation is the same.

Specifications

• Small Capacity: 4 fl. oz. (118 ml)
• Large Capacity: 32 fl. oz. (946.35 ml)

Directions

• Shake well before each use.
• For best results, round off edge of leather with an edge beveler prior to application.
• Apply a thin coat of Gum Tragacanth to beveled edge of leather with a wool dauber, cloth or slightly damp sponge.
• Rub edge very briskly with an edge slicker, bone folder or piece of canvas.
• As the Gum Tragacanth dries and heats up due to friction caused by rubbing, treated edge will darken and shine.
• Repeat until desired burnish is achieved.
• Keep bottle tightly closed between projects.
• Use caution when applying Gum Tragacanth on leather that is to be stained, antiqued or dyed, as it may resist or block penetration of some color.
• Test burnishing and finishing techniques on scrap leather before applying them to a completed project.