Edge paint! The best trick to getting that luxury look

Welcome to R5 Leather Workshop — your go-to spot for learning and exploring the incredible art of leathercraft. I’m here to guide you through every step of this creative journey!

Part 5: Finishing Elements
In the final part of our series, I’ll guide you through adding finishing touches that give your bag a polished, professional look — from edge finishing to final inspections. Your beautiful leather bag is ready to impress!

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Tools
Rotary punch https://a.co/d/7AwuRgL
Strap end punch https://tandyleather.com/products/cra...
Round punch https://tandyleather.com/products/cra...

Straight Edge Ruler with cork back https://a.co/d/6sMOVxW
Rotary blade https://a.co/d/gKHoJaJ
Rotary cutter https://a.co/d/dgWOQso
Poundo Board (beginner) https://a.co/d/6J4TrNG
Leather glue https://tandyleather.com/products/eco...
Refillable Dye Pen https://a.co/d/3AGdbhY


Rotary mat https://www.walmart.com/ip/Fiskars-24...

Stitching Chisels https://a.co/d/6SVhwKc
Rubber Hammer or Maul https://a.co/d/0lVHbq3
Ritz Tiger thread https://a.co/d/3xV6jWF
Blunted needles https://www.buckleguy.com/517-harness...
Leather dye pen refillable https://a.co/d/ffNHu61
Leather dye https://a.co/d/fdk1vZm
Tokonole https://a.co/d/c5lUrbt
burnishing tool https://a.co/d/hYABwtA
Wing dividers https://a.co/d/dhpn4kG
Scissors
Exacto knife #2 https://a.co/d/0v6LU3J
#2 blades https://a.co/d/0v6LU3J

My favorite leather companies to buy from
Tandy Leather https://tandyleather.com/
Weaver Leather supply https://www.weaverleathersupply.com/
Buckleguy https://www.buckleguy.com/
Tannery Row https://www.thetanneryrow.com/all-lea...
Rocky Mountain Leather supply https://www.rmleathersupply.com/
Sailrite https://www.sailrite.com/