Fiebings Gum Tragacanth 4 Ounce Bottle

Fiebings Gum Tragacanth - 4 Ounce Bottle.

Achieve smooth, professional-quality leather edges with Fiebings Gum Tragacanth, the essential edge slicking and burnishing compound for vegetable-tanned leather. This natural gum formula softens and slicks leather edges, preparing them perfectly for finishing with edge dyes, paints, or coatings, resulting in a glossy, durable, and polished look.

Key Features:

Edge Slicking & Burnishing: Designed to be applied on beveled or trimmed leather edges to smooth fibers and create a slick, glossy finish.

Natural & Neutral: A clear, neutral product that won’t alter the color of your leather but enhances the edge’s texture and appearance.

Easy Application: Use a wool dauber, cloth, or damp sponge to apply a thin, even coat along the leather edge.

Activates with Friction: Burnish the treated edge briskly with a slicker, bone folder, or canvas; the friction heats the gum tragacanth, bonding and sealing the fibers for a hard, shiny edge.

Multiple Coats for Perfect Finish: Repeat application and burnishing as needed to achieve the desired smoothness and shine.

Benefits:

• Creates a professional, high-gloss edge finish on belts, straps, wallets, and other vegetable-tanned leather projects.
• Prepares edges for long-lasting application of edge paints and dyes like Fiebings Edge Kote.
• Firms and backs napped or rough-out leathers for a refined look.
• Trusted by leather artisans for decades as a must-have edge finishing product.

How to Use:

1. Bevel and trim your leather edges cleanly before application.
2. Apply a thin coat of Gum Tragacanth with a wool dauber or sponge along the edge. Avoid overloading.
3. While still slightly damp, briskly burnish the edge with a slicker or burnishing tool until it heats up and develops a glossy shine.
4. Allow to dry fully and repeat the process for a deeper, more polished finish.
5. Finish with an edge paint or dye for enhanced durability and color.

Note: Gum Tragacanth works best on vegetable-tanned leather and is not recommended for chrome-tanned leathers. Avoid freezing temperatures to maintain product quality.

Elevate your leathercraft with Fiebings Gum Tragacanth 4 oz, the professional’s choice for smooth, glossy, and durable leather edges.