Tragacanth gum for edge finishing - Deco Cuir -60ml

FINISHING GUM FOR VEGETABLE TANNED LEATHER

Gum tragacanth , also called tragacanth, is obtained from the dried sap of a species of shrub in the Astragalus family.
This natural tragacanth gum will allow you to smooth the edges of natural leathers or colored leathers that have had vegetable tanning.
In addition to waterproofing the edge, gum tragacanth will give an antique appearance to the edges of the leather.

Directions for use (see video) :
- Shake the bottle well before use.
- Apply the product in a thin layer to the edge/slice using a brush or applicator pad, wait a few moments, then rub the edge briskly with a cloth or burnisher. The tragacanth gum dries and warms up depending on the friction caused, the edge will darken and shine
- Repeat the operation until you obtain the desired smoothness.
- Clean tools with soap and water

You can also use gum tragacanth on the crust side of a downy leather (mineral or vegetable tanned) to glue the fibers.

Tip : Tint the gum tragacanth with water-based dye (see video).

What is the difference between gum tragacanth and gum arabic?
Gum arabic and tragacanth are obtained by the same process but are not from the same sap. Unlike gum tragacanth, gum arabic is soluble in water: which explains why gum tragacanth is much more liquid. These two gums are applied in the same way, gum arabic gives a slightly darker result.

Color: Neutral, but will brown upon application

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Non-hazardous product if inhaled as there is no solvent present