Article: What is the edge treatment of a wallet? Super important work and completion. 【The job of a leather craftsman】
What is the edge treatment of a wallet? Super important work and completion. 【The job of a leather craftsman】
Hello everyone, I am a staff member of Hallelujah Leather Workshop.
Following the last time, this time we will once again introduce some of the work of the leather craftsmen of the Hallelujah workshop. This time we introduce the "wallet edge treatment" that has a significant impact on the finish of leather products.
First, what is leather edge treatment?
Leather edge treatments are the edges of a leather product, those cut portions that have not been further processed.
Every part of leather products has edges that need to be treated. These places are important parts that affect the overall finish and texture.
Since it is a direct cut, if not handled properly, the edges will appear rough and be more susceptible to deterioration. If these parts can be handled well, it will not only look beautiful, but also extend its service life.
For the edges of leather, there is a processing method called "Herikaesi" in Japanese, which is to thin the leather on the edges, fold it inward and sew it. In this case, the edges of the leather are not sanded or painted. Depending on the leather material and design used, treatments will vary. About 「ヘリ回し(Herikaesi)", we will introduce it in detail in future articles.
Edge treatment of leather phone case
This time we will use leather edge treatment on the card pocket part of this cowhide phone case.
Before assembling it with the main body, we will process each component in its unassembled stage. This is what the edge of the leather looks like before it is painted. We will first sand the entire piece to ensure that the leather is in a condition that can be applied beautifully.
Each piece of leather is evenly coated with paint on all four sides to smooth the edges. Although the front side of the leather has been dyed, the base color will still be exposed on the cut surface. In order to cover the base color, applying the edges of the leather is an important step.
To prevent the parts from touching each other, we will space the leather apart to allow the paint to dry naturally.
Give it a moment to dry and you're done! There will be a noticeable difference in the finished product before and after leather edge painting.
Summarize
How does this kind of craft feel? The treatment of leather edges varies from craftsman to craftsman and there is no fixed method. Seeing this process, I realized once again that leather goods are made from a combination of processing and sewing of many accessories.
Don’t forget to review the details of how you use your wallet every day. Even within the same wallet, there may be leather edge processing or "Herikaesi", you may find many differences and like leather products even more.
That’s it for today. Thank you.
