The advanced groove-pressing process for novice leatherworkers

Author: Npaibb, customized VX: 469300744 I believe that many leather friends are attracted by Takahashi. Although it is a basic short clip, there are still many leather friends who are currently unable to create the Japanese style Takahashi flavor. , the hurdle of grooving has never been overcome. Xiao Jiang and I chose to share my experience of grooving. I hope that the majority of domestic leather friends can make our own Chinese-style craftsmanship.

Primary vegetable tanned , my GVT grease is better, pay attention to the tools

About 2mm thickness

First use a groover to press out the gravure. I usually use 3mm margin

Use a sponge or wool stick (the oiled one) to wet it with water for the first time. The original color will not change when wet!

The above is the The second time, it’s almost dry before it’s even up there

Up and downUse a little more force when pressing. My personal habit is to use more force when pushing up. This may be due to the design of the pressure groove

The color in the tank becomes darker after several times of back and forth, and wet marks can be seen on the flesh surface. Pay attention! I didn’t dig a hole!

Attention! The key protagonist artifact = pressure eraser (a small one used for leather carving) and press down hard along the groove until the concave surface is satisfied

Almost, the artifact is not expensive and the main requirement is a smooth head

If you cut inside the concave area, it will generally not be crooked

After cutting, use the pressing groove and press it again to make the groove more precise. Beautiful

Press lightly I’ve done it two or three times and I’m basically satisfied with the concavity

Because the groove is pressed, the flesh surface will become very smooth, roughen it, pay attention! If there is no groove, it is the mark of the groove!

Use this for white glue. .. I haven’t used it for more than half a year now, and it’s quite easy to use. .

gluing

Sutures

As usual, hammer or flatten the thread after sewing. The groove can only be pressed, which helps to close the cut holes and make the stitches beautiful.

Use a large edger Trim the edges, then polish with wet water

This side is dry polished

This side is wet sanded. Use different polishing methods depending on your personal preference.