L.L. Tragacanth
Tragacanth Gum is a water based, natural edge slicking compound for use on natural or coloured leather. Produces a professional looking, smooth, shiny, burnished edge.
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Apply a thin coat of Gum Tragacanth to the edge of leather. Rub edge very briskly with an edge slicker, bone folder or piece of canvas. As the Gum Tragacanth dries and heats up due to friction caused by rubbing, treated edge will darken and shine. Repeat until desired burnish is achieved.
Cold weather notice. This item can freeze and break in transit in cold weather. Near Vancouver? Order online with in-store pickup. Items with a cold weather notice that are damaged in transit aren't refunded.
L.L. Tragacanth
4 oz
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$16 expedited shipping
On Canadian orders of $100 or more. Free from $300 (excl. Techsew machines).
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Pick up in store
76 W 6th Ave, Vancouver. Usually ready in 1–2 business days.
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We stand behind it
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Questions?
Email info@
lonsdaleleather.com or call 604.873.6556.
In the workshop
Where it fits.
Most leather projects move through the same few steps. This one is for finishing edges.
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Prep
Deglazers and fillers that ready the surface so colour and glue can take.
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Colour
Dyes that soak into the leather and acrylic paints that sit on top.
Dyes -
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Glue
Contact cements, water-based adhesives, primers and thinners.
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Stitch
Waxed thread, sinew and beeswax for hand stitching, and bonded nylon for machines.
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Edges
Edge paint, burnishing gum and tragacanth for smooth, sealed edges.
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Finish
Top coats, sheens and finishers that seal colour and add protection.
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Care
Balms, oils, conditioners and cleaners that keep finished leather supple.
Leather care
Technique
Smooth edges.
A clean edge is mostly prep. Take your time before any paint or gum goes on.
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Bevel first
Round off the corners with an edge beveler so the edge finishes neatly.
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Sand it flush
Sand the edge until the layers look like one piece, working from coarse to fine grit.
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Burnish a natural edge
Rub in a little burnishing gum or tragacanth and work it with a slicker until it shines.
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Paint in thin coats
For a painted edge, apply thin coats of edge paint and let each one dry, sanding lightly between coats.
Who makes it
Lonsdale Leather
Vancouver, Canada
Our own line: Roma-colour dye and Roma-paint edge paint, manufactured in Italy and bottled in Vancouver, plus FORZA waxed thread, our cements and the all-natural Legacy leather balm.
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See it in use.
Dye or paint: which do I need?
Dyes soak into the leather for deep, natural colour and work best on vegetable-tanned leather. Acrylic paints sit on the surface and can cover most leathers once the finish has been removed with a deglazer. Not sure? Email info@lonsdaleleather.com or call 604.873.6556.
Can you ship paint and glue in winter?
Water-based products like edge paint, acrylic paint and some adhesives can freeze and break in transit in cold weather. They're marked with a cold weather notice. If you're near Vancouver, order online with in-store pickup. Items with the notice that are damaged in transit aren't refunded.
Can everything ship outside Canada?
We ship worldwide, but a few products can't leave Canada, including Roma-colour and Fiebing's dyes. Those products say so beside Add to cart.
Which thread should I use?
Use thicker thread for heavier leather and wider stitch spacing, and finer thread for small goods. Our FORZA and Ritza threads list the harness and glover needle sizes that suit them. Tell us what you're making and we'll help you choose.
What if a product is faulty?
Anything faulty due to a manufacturing defect will be replaced. We stand behind everything we sell, so if you're unhappy, get in touch and we'll do our best to put it right.
What are your shipping options?
Canadian orders of $100 or more qualify for $16 flat-rate expedited shipping, and orders of $300 or more ship free within Canada (excluding Techsew machines). US orders ship for a flat $75 USD, including all duties and fees. International rates are calculated at checkout.
How long will my order take?
In-store pickup orders are usually ready within 1–2 business days. Shipped orders generally go out within 1–4 business days. We don't ship on weekends or holidays, and sale periods can take longer.