But will a turned edge always be more durable? I mean let's take exotics like alligator, if you do a watch strap with turned edges, doesn't it require a very thin edge at the folded edges? But I will certainly experiment with some turned edges also, looks really good on some types of straps. Interesting about the PVA, I will try it. I both like and hate edge paint. My tests with Uniters have resulted in what feels like a very durable edge, but no matter how good our application technique is, and no matter how good the edge paint is. A strap can be made in very durable leather, and if cared for it can last for many many years, but especially where the strap folds back and forth around the buckle, it will cause wear and cracks, even if they might be small and most people will not care, it still annoys me.

Yes, it makes sense to sand the primer, but I also wonder if it would be a bad idea to apply a second coat of primer if sanded through slightly, because as we know, sometimes the first coat will be used to do the final sanding of the edge to make it even (sanding through quite a lot) I mean for me it feels like there couldn't be any negative things with a second coat, but not sure. I have done some tests with Uniters EP2000 without primer (on a watch strap in vegetable tanned leather top layer, and goat lining, and with a thin first coat, it adheres very well, in my opinion way way better than Fenice do (I haven't tried Fenice with primer, and I'm sure you can get a really durable edge with Fenice also, because some really good crafters out there use it with good results. But tbh I still like the edge from Uniters more. The reason I want to try Uniters with their thinner primer (EP-sealer) is actually not for vegetable tanned leather like a little firmer cow leather, but more softer leather. To test my new strap, I have taken it on and off like 30 times/day to "simulate" at least part of using a strap for a longer time. And as we know when we bend leather where we have a firmer top layer and a softer lining, that lining will wrinkle a little bit at the edges, this cause small cracks at the transition between the edge and the grain of the leather, and the result are small cracks where it wrinkles, it's not much, but if I can find a way to avoid it, it would be good. And the thinner primer should equalize the absorption. I will evaluate some alternatives with different edge preparation Uniters EP2000 (First coat 30% diluted) Uniters EP2000 (First coat EP-sealer not diluted and diluted) Fenice with primer Vernis600 Stahl C427

Thank you

Thank you, Danne from Insta (We discussed Uniters edge paint) I did my first projects around seven years ago.

Personally I find rigidity as a problem when it comes to watch straps. My goal is a strap as soft as possible but doesn't stretch. Different reinforcement materials can be suitable for different construction methods.

I might be completely wrong and it might be a completely different chemical formula, but when I read "Apply the desired colour in EP 2000 series or EP SEALER diluted with 20-30% of EP Thinner" Is the EP-sealer a neutral color of EP2000 that is diluted with EP-Thinner?

EP-sealer is only available in clear. When I look at rmls website EP coat is available in clear and white. Can it be that EP-Filler is branded EP-Coat for the US market, because EP-Filler is available as clear and white. And when I Google I find bottles of EP-Coat from Uniters. Another option is that Ep-coat isn't produced anymore, and Ep-filler have taken it's place, so rmls just use the same name (because maybe it's a very similar product, and application methods are the same, so they use the same name to not confuse customers? Just some thoughts. (Photo I found on Google)