antiquing basketweave

[lindatt]

I have antiqued a basketweave guitar strap and the antiquing looks light in places. I have gone over it several times.... what can I do?

[CitizenKate]

Can you describe a little about the method you used to apply the antique? Also, what kind of antique did you use?

Kate

[Luke Hatley]

Lindatt.....without a photo, to see what happened,this is how i do it.

tool---- dye--- apply finish---- then apply your favorite antique & wipe it off - then another coat of finish.

for me only the DEPRESSIONS will have the Antique ...

[lindatt]

thx guys... I just rubbed gold on and buffed it really good... looked nice and my friend liked it... so guess all worked out ok.... but thx for your answers to try to help me.....

[TomSwede]

Lukes method is about same as I do, in general. Test on a scrap piece, apply liberally with the antiquing and allow it to dry completely then wrap your moist cloth around a flatbased sponge and start rubbing of gently. Keep a small tub with water closeby and washout the cloth when it is clogged otherwise you'll just smear it out (wich can create finishes like on that reddish/black rodtube I had up a couple of weeks ago). The flatbase sponge is key here since it wont get down into the depressions.

Also wanna add that I've done this a few times and I'm no expert, stuff like this can feel like first time everytime. I'm always very nervous when I start dyeing/ antiquing a larger piece, big lump in my belly.

Tom

Edit: your last post slipped in while I wrote this one. Can I please see a pic of this golden effect you got. I got a purse in the makings that will have the same reddish/black theme from the rodtube but with golden sparkles for glamour girl.

Edited May 1, 2008 by TomSwede

[CitizenKate]

It also may help to remember to keep your cloth flat while wiping off the excess, so that you don't inadvertently remove antique from the impressions.

Kate

[Beaverslayer]

It's also possible that your basket weave stamping was a bit lighter and not as deep in all places, thus giving you less antique staying in the less deep areas.

Ken