Gum Tragacanth - What it is and how to use it.
2008年8月7日 · Like many people on this forum I like trying new ideas and products but I sometimes feel that I havent got the best from some of the older older stuff. Gum Trag is a good example. In recent years I have started to use it for slicking veg tan belt edges, just like many other people but, frankly, i...
Alternatives To Tragacanth - How Do I Do That? - Leatherworker.net
2011年3月24日 · Members. 3 posts. Report post. Posted March 25, 2011 (edited) I'm really looking at this out of curiosity. 5tsp of powdered tragacanth seems to make about 1L of a thick syrup that works just fine on the leather, which only cost $6. However, I'm interested in finding out of similar products would do a similar job.
Discussing Carnauba wax, Beeswax, or Gum Tragacanth as top coat
2020年8月19日 · Actually it contains Xanthum Gum, which is not Tragacanth but Xanthum gum is a replacement for it which is produced by fermenting bacteria instead of extracting it from a plant. Doesn't make much difference to me, but Xanthum gum can easily be obtained in powdered form at a baking goods store and I'll probably use that for burnishing and try it ...
Burnish Edge Before Or After Stain/finish? - How Do I Do That ...
2011年1月1日 · Also, I plan to use gum tragacanth on the edges to help with the burnishing. Always Burnish before finial finish. In your case you will want to for sure if your using the all-in-one. Just make sure you don't get any gum trag on the …
Gum Tragacanth - What it is and how to use it. - Page 2 - Dyes ...
2008年8月7日 · In no particular order I've had more success than with gum tragacanth burnishing with: gum arabic, wallpaper paste, white PVA glue, spirit dye, spit/saliva, industrial alcohol, Sharpie, diluted clear acrylic, shellac/French polish, water based varnish, glycerine hand soap, plain tap water, paste saddle soap, those clear glue pens kids use ...
Differences Between Leather Finishes - How Do I Do That ...
2014年8月13日 · Leather Sheen = Super Sheen = satin sheen = acrylic. Resolene = acrylic. Leather Balm = carnuba wax. Tan Kote = resin. NeatLac = oil and wax lacquer. Tan Pro finish = cellulose lacquer. Gum Tragacanth = starch.
Holster Finishes Test - Leatherworker.net
2019年10月26日 · Satin Shene, Tokonole and Gum Tragacanth were the easiest to work with and they all resulted in a very similar semi-gloss finish. Resolene and Tan Kote were sticky and impossible to apply smoothly with a dauber. An air brush would be a much better method of application for these two products. BTW, I did not thin them for this test.
gum tragacanth - Dyes, Antiques, Stains, Glues, Waxes, Finishes …
2007年4月22日 · I used up my 4 oz bottle of gum trag and recently received a quart of it. There seems to be a difference. The gum trag in the quart bottle appears much more white than whats in the 4 oz bottle. The stuff in the quart bottle also leaves a white residue on the leather, not a clear burnish. Does any...
gum tragacanth - How Do I Do That? - Leatherworker.net
2018年6月6日 · Having brought gum tragacanth in powder form, how much water do you add to it to make it a liquid form you can keep and use as required
Gum Tragacanth On Leather Handle? - Leatherworker.net
Report post. Posted January 23, 2014. I use gum tragacanth on the back of straps from time-to-time and have had no problem, you might want to try sanding the back of the strap first it may give you what you want. It will be a little tough since the strap is already attached, gum trag works best when you apply it then burnish the back of the ...