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Appreciation post: My old bone folder finally gave out after 15 years

I was working on a leather journal last week and the tip just snapped clean off. I replaced it with a basic Teflon one from a craft store in Austin for like $8, and honestly, it glides so much smoother on synthetic materials. Anyone have a favorite brand for traditional bone folders that won't crack?
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the_faith
the_faith14d ago
My grandma's old bone folder from the 70s is still going strong... it's just a plain, unmarked one she got in a sewing kit. I've found the newer ones can be brittle if the bone isn't cured right. That Teflon one sounds perfect for your project though.
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jessem59
jessem5914d ago
What makes bone curing go wrong?
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leob58
leob5814d ago
How can a tool from the 70s still work perfectly?
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