#kantenarbeit

[alexandervonbronewskimanufaktur]

"The soul of a bag are the handles". A stap cut by hand, beveled and polished with heat, pressure and beeswax is a technique proven over centuries. A time consuming craft of subtle beauty. The "alternative" is using a rubber based edgecoat. I never considered to take this shortcut. A well crafted edge is something which ages with beauty the rubber ones not. See a sample strap edgecoated to the left. #edgework #kantenarbeit #lederkante #edgecoat #handarbeit #handwerk #attentiontodetail #attentiontodetails #detailverliebt (hier: Alexander von Bronewski Manufaktur)

[alexandervonbronewskimanufaktur]

"The soul of a bag are the handles". A stap cut by hand, beveled and polished with heat, pressure and beeswax is a technique proven over centuries. A time consuming craft of subtle beauty. The "alternative" is using a rubber based edgecoat. I never considered to take this shortcut. A well crafted edge is something which ages with beauty the rubber ones not. See a sample strap edgecoated to the left. #edgework #kantenarbeit #lederkante #edgecoat #handarbeit #handwerk #attentiontodetail #attentiontodetails #detailverliebt (hier: Alexander von Bronewski Manufaktur)

[alexandervonbronewskimanufaktur]

Kantenarbeit heißt eben so weil es echt ne ordentliche Arbeit bzw. „Wissenschaft“ ist. Jeder hat so seine Art sich damit mehr oder weniger, besser oder miserabel zu befassen. Von flink Gummierung draufschmieren bis Hochglanzpolitur mit Wachs, Wasser, Schweiß, Druck und Reibung/Hitze. Egal wie, die Kante sollte nicht nur kurzfristig schön aussehen, sondern möglichst lange ansehnlich sein. Im Idealfall poliert sich eine offene Kante mit dem passenden Leder in der Verwendung selbst nach bzw. ist mit etwas Zuwendung über Jahre glatt und versiegelt so die Flanken des Leders gegen Feuchtigkeit und Schmutz. #lederkante #edgework #holmertorleder (hier: Alexander von Bronewski Manufaktur) https://www.instagram.com/p/COVPPXmF5Qq/?igshid=1d30jch185kon

[alexandervonbronewskimanufaktur]

"The soul of a bag are the handles". A stap cut by hand, beveled and polished with heat, pressure and beeswax is a technique proven over centuries. A time consuming craft of subtle beauty. The "alternative" is using a rubber based edgecoat. I never considered to take this shortcut. A well crafted edge is something which ages with beauty the rubber ones not. #edgework #kantenarbeit #lederkante #edgecoat #handarbeit #handwerk #attentiontodetail #attentiontodetails #detailverliebt (hier: Alexander von Bronewski Manufaktur)

[alexandervonbronewskimanufaktur]

Edgework on the "Sozius" flask #edgework #stählemühle #staehlemuehle #kantenarbeit #lederkante #handwerk #handarbeit #lederhandwerk #ledermanufaktur #alexandervonbronewski #manufaktur (hier: Alexander von Bronewski Manufaktur)

[alexandervonbronewskimanufaktur]

Finishing a "Greta" Tote Bag today, ready to be shipped by tomorrow. I love the prospective view of her lying on the workbench ready to be finished soon. http://www.alexandervonbronewski.de #edgework #leatheredge #lederkante #kantenarbeit #edgeburnished #edgeburnishing #leatheredges (hier: Alexander von Bronewski Manufaktur)

[alexandervonbronewskimanufaktur]

It´s all in the details. After polishing some tote bag handles I can tell I did my workout! Some just cut the straps, some then bevel the edges, some then put some paint/rubber on it or run a drill over it. But to my opinion there is no substitute of polishing the edges with a cotton cloth and beeswax, with only your hands. Done with the right amount of heat and pressure you seal the edges and create a smooth finish. That´s handmade, not just operating a machine with your hands. It´s easy to tell a true handworker - just look at his hands and the signs of his handwork. http://www.alexandervonbronewski.de #handwerk #handwork #edgework #leatheredge #edgepolishing #kantenarbeit #lederkante #edgebeveling #leatherwork #leathergoods #leathercraft #leatherbasics (hier: Alexander von Bronewski Manufaktur)

[alexandervonbronewskimanufaktur]

It´s all in the details. After polishing some tote bag handles I can tell I did my workout! Some just cut the straps, some then bevel the edges, some then put some paint/rubber on it or run a drill over it. But to my opinion there is no substitute of polishing the edges with a cotton cloth and beeswax, with only your hands. Done with the right amount of heat and pressure you seal the edges and create a smooth finish. That´s handmade, not just operating a machine with your hands. It´s easy to tell a true handworker - just look at his hands and the signs of his handwork. http://www.alexandervonbronewski.de #handwerk #handwork #edgework #leatheredge #edgepolishing #kantenarbeit #lederkante #edgebeveling #leatherwork #leathergoods #leathercraft #leatherbasics (hier: Alexander von Bronewski Manufaktur)

[alexandervonbronewskimanufaktur]

It´s all in the details. After polishing some tote bag handles I can tell I did my workout! Some just cut the straps, some then bevel the edges, some then put some paint/rubber on it or run a drill over it. But to my opinion there is no substitute of polishing the edges with a cotton cloth and beeswax, with only your hands. Done with the right amount of heat and pressure you seal the edges and create a smooth finish. That´s handmade, not just operating a machine with your hands. It´s easy to tell a true handworker - just look at his hands and the signs of his handwork. http://www.alexandervonbronewski.de #handwerk #handwork #edgework #leatheredge #edgepolishing #kantenarbeit #lederkante #edgebeveling #leatherwork #leathergoods #leathercraft #leatherbasics (hier: Alexander von Bronewski Manufaktur)

[alexandervonbronewskimanufaktur]

Details matter! Just a simple thing as a loop for items like a pen or a flashlight is worth to bevel the edges and to polish them. #edgeworks #kantenarbeit #lederkante #bevelleather #leatheredges #leathercraft #leatherworks #detailsmatter #detailverliebt #detailarbeit (hier: Alexander von Bronewski Manufaktur)

[alexandervonbronewskimanufaktur]

Details matter! Just a simple thing as a loop for items like a pen or a flashlight is worth to bevel the edges and to polish them. #edgeworks #kantenarbeit #lederkante #bevelleather #leatheredges #leathercraft #leatherworks #detailsmatter #detailverliebt #detailarbeit (hier: Alexander von Bronewski Manufaktur)

[alexandervonbronewskimanufaktur]

Good edgework seperates the good from the lazy or blind leatherworkers. #edgeworks #leatheredges #kantenarbeit #lederkante #leatherpolish (hier: Alexander von Bronewski Manufaktur)

[alexandervonbronewskimanufaktur]

Working on a "wishproject - collaboration" for a limited batch of custom flasks. #roundflask #edgeworks #edgeworks #kantenarbeit #leatherwork #leatherworks #leatherflask (hier: Alexander von Bronewski Manufaktur)

[alexandervonbronewskimanufaktur]

Working on a "wishproject - collaboration" for a limited batch of custom flasks. #roundflask #edgeworks #edgeworks #kantenarbeit #leatherwork #leatherworks #leatherflask (hier: Alexander von Bronewski Manufaktur)

[alexandervonbronewskimanufaktur]

Details, edges of a #leatherstone i did yesterday. #edgework #leathercraft #leathergoods #leatherwork #lederstein #handwerk #lederhandwerk #kantenarbeit #sattlernaht #ledernaht #rolex