Article · LW Leatherworking
How to Burnish Leather Edges to a Glass-Like Finish
- Type
- Article
- Level
- Intermediate
- Price
- Free
- Published
- 2026
About this lesson
Explains burnishing as friction-and-heat compression of edge fibres, covering bevelling, multi-grit sanding, burnishing agents like gum tragacanth, and fixes for common problems.
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