Difference between revisions of "Glazing leather"
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+ | In the glazing treatment, the leather surface is compressed by strong friction and pressure so that it becomes smooth and shiny. To achieve a particularly [[Gloss of Leather|high gloss]], [[finish|non-thermoplastic binders]] are previously applied to the leather surface, which do not become soft and sticky during processing. Therefore, mostly casein-based binders are used. The processing is carried out by a glazing machine. Nevertheless, the manual effort for the glazing is enormous, which increases the cost of production. | ||
− | + | Strongly shining [[crocodile leather]], [[lizard leather]], [[snakeskin]], [[turtle skin|turtle leather]] or [[Ostrich leather|ostrich legs]] are mostly glazed. | |
− | + | Especially for [[leather shoes|shoes]], a [[Waterproofing leather|waterproofing]] final lacquer is applied because of the additional, [[Waterproofing leather|water-repellent]] effect. Glossy leather is otherwise extremely water-sensitive. | |
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− | '' | + | ''Glazed [[crocodile leather]]. - Glazed crocodile [[Leather handbags|handbag]] ([[Leather museum|DLM - German Leather Museum in Offenbach]]).''<br></p> |
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− | ''Glazed [[Ostrich leather|ostrich leather leg]]. - Glazed [[Snakeskin#Python leather|python leather]] ([[Leather museum|DLM - German Leather Museum in Offenbach]].''<br></p> | + | ''Glazed [[Ostrich leather|ostrich leather leg]]. - Glazed [[Snakeskin#Python leather|python leather]] ([[Leather museum|DLM - German Leather Museum in Offenbach]]).''<br></p> |
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Revision as of 20:43, 3 December 2016
Glazing leather - Glazed leather
In the glazing treatment, the leather surface is compressed by strong friction and pressure so that it becomes smooth and shiny. To achieve a particularly high gloss, non-thermoplastic binders are previously applied to the leather surface, which do not become soft and sticky during processing. Therefore, mostly casein-based binders are used. The processing is carried out by a glazing machine. Nevertheless, the manual effort for the glazing is enormous, which increases the cost of production.
Strongly shining crocodile leather, lizard leather, snakeskin, turtle leather or ostrich legs are mostly glazed.
Especially for shoes, a waterproofing final lacquer is applied because of the additional, water-repellent effect. Glossy leather is otherwise extremely water-sensitive.
Glazed crocodile leather. - Glazed crocodile handbag (DLM - German Leather Museum in Offenbach).
Glazed ostrich leather leg. - Glazed python leather (DLM - German Leather Museum in Offenbach).
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