Had to choose between a bone folder and a teflon folder for a big leather project

I was working on a full leather binding for a photo book last month and got stuck on the creasing step. The choice was a standard bone folder or a newer teflon one I got as a gift. I picked the teflon folder because I was worried about marking the dark blue leather. It worked great, no shiny marks at all, and the folds are super crisp. The whole process took about two hours for the cover alone. Has anyone else had a good result with teflon on dark or delicate leathers?

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anthony_fox9011d ago

Teflon was a smart call. My first try with bone left a shiny streak that looked like a sad snail trail.

finley93911d ago

My uncle tried to season his cast iron with bacon grease once. The whole kitchen smelled like a diner fire for a week.

xena_anderson11d ago

So the teflon one left zero marks at all? That's promising. Was the leather already finished, or did you treat it yourself?