Why I Switched to Leather Glue from Contact Cement

I finally did it. I've been using contact cement in my leather work since I started. A buddy recently hooked me up with a bottle of water-based leather glue and I can't believe I didn't try it sooner.

Honestly, contact cement has always worked for me pretty well. There were just a couple issues that bothered me about it: the smell, and how it makes burnishing edges difficult. Leather glue has solved both issues.

I'd really recommend trying out a good water-based leather glue. I'm now using Ecostick 1816B but I'm pretty sure that most leather glues are the same. Check out the links below to grab one.



Ecostick 1816B: https://www.tatraleather.com/shop/sup...
Tandy Eco-Flow: https://amzn.to/3BFTx46
Fiebing's Leathercraft Cement: https://amzn.to/2YGXzeh
Renia Aquilim 315: https://amzn.to/3lCK0Vy



PICK UP A TIN OF VERA FORMA LEATHER BALM HERE:
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MACHINES I USE:
3D PRINTER: https://amzn.to/38hi02t
BURNISHING MACHINE: https://amzn.to/3iuIEJJ

TOOLS I'D RECOMMEND:
Corner Punch: https://amzn.to/3iVtsXO
Owden Maul: https://amzn.to/3uabZ1t
Punching Mat: https://amzn.to/2NQ5QGS
John James Needles: https://amzn.to/3bzA0r8
Ritza Tiger Thread 1mm: https://amzn.to/3vfPloA
Mallet: https://amzn.to/3dzohZK
Wing Dividers: https://amzn.to/3rXYYGg
Sandpaper: https://amzn.to/2QmJNbX
Burnisher: https://amzn.to/3cUMjhl
Tokonole: https://amzn.to/3tFmg4s
Stitching Chisel: https://amzn.to/2OTv5Jf
Stitching Pony: https://amzn.to/3vlU33J
Copper Rivets #9: https://amzn.to/34BR2k6
Rivet Setter: https://amzn.to/3p9hZp1
Ball Peen Hammer: https://amzn.to/3vJoMZ0
End Nipper: https://amzn.to/2SNV9qK
Weaver 2lbs Maul: https://amzn.to/3unAQhm
Photography Light I use: https://amzn.to/2QQ0xJi
Softbox: https://amzn.to/3ccDgcf
Sinabroks Stitching Punch 1mm, 5mm Spacing:
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In this video:
0:00 Intro and Disclaimer
1:18 Why I like Leather Balm
2:46 How to Use Leather Balm
6:20 Something Worth Noting
7:04 My Thoughts on Vera Forma's Leather Balm
8:16 Wrapping Up


If you liked this video, check out my Beginner Leather Working Playlist where I make beginner leather working tutorial videos, show you some tips and tricks, and give you a few beginner leather working projects to try out.
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My name is Tim. Thanks for checking out my YouTube channel. I started leather working in July of 2020. My passion for leather work quickly grew as I learned and practiced. I received a ton of help from the leather working community when I was new and now I aim to pass on what I learn to other beginner leather workers. I post weekly leather craft videos that include tutorials, free pdf pattern templates, how to's, tips and tricks, and any other leather work content that I think could help you out!


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