renia aquilim

  • Water-Based Leather Glue Explained

    ByMagnus Enslin

    Water-based leather adhesives use water rather than organic solvents as the carrier, producing a product with significantly lower odour and solvent exposure. The full Renia Aquilim range — 315, 330, GL and SG — is water-based, with 330 the one built specifically for leathercraft and our first recommendation; Renia’s own Gummilösung is the solvent-based alternative in the same product family. Bond quality from the Aquilim range is capable and durable for most hand leatherwork. The key difference in use is allowing adequate drying time before bonding — rushing this step is more likely to produce a weak bond with a water-based adhesive than with a solvent-based one.

  • Leather Adhesives: Choosing the Right Glue

    ByHideout Craft

    For most hand leatherwork, a contact adhesive is the right choice — applied to both surfaces, allowed to become tacky, then pressed firmly together. Renia Aquilim 315 suits general assembly work; Aquilim 330 for maximum bond strength; Aquilim GL for a water-based option. Fiebing’s Leathercraft Cement is a reliable starting choice for beginners.