Eternal Custom Designs

I actually have the grain side facing out..on the inside and out so its super smooth...I'm thinking though in the future using a single layer...and not dying the leather...how will I dye the front and the edged without getting any thing on the flesh side? Sorry I get off track easily... back to this project...so how should I resolene it..back first...let dry an hour...then do the front and edges...and keep alternating?

It is a collar with the back dyed!!

So I'll wait an hour between coats...and about 4-6 before punching any more holes..and adding hardware..should I do the back and edges? And when all is done after the 6 hour wait do u buff it? Thanks for being patient with me!!

Should it be glossy? I want her to shine!!!

Also how long do I wait between coats...here in Houston inside it took about 3 mins on my test piece to flash off...should I just wait like thirty mins or so...and I've had very lil bubble issues!!!yay...that scared me!!! Lol

Hey quick ?...I still have to attach some spikes and the d ring and buckle...should I punch the holes for them first...dye inside... and then resolene it? And should I do the back and edges...I'm confused...sorry...and thanks

Very cool...will do...thank u!!

Awesome awesome awesome... yeah I do other custom stuff on the side like custom paint on cars...and test panels are a must...after the three coats do I buff it before the aussie with my wool pads? Also when I apply my Aussie I'm going to burnish the edges again...I'll let you know if that makes a difference...detail detail detail!!!

So do I supply it in a circular motion? And how many coats....with what kind of cure time in between? And unfortunately my PC died a few weeks back so I'm using my unsmart phone...lol...my name is Rob Burelsmith...if you wanna see on fb!!!god bless you

Awesome...thanks

Cool...I just posted progress pics on fb...cause all my files seem to be to large...I'm about to go to my jobber now and grab some resolene...I used a block this morning with 320 and got the shape finish I like to see on the edges... ( no fuzzies)..how do u apply the resolene? And can I use the Aussie over the resolene...I like the smell and want to pass that as well on to my customers...I feel smell is a big plus... its a very subtle smell...it doesn't take away the natural leather smell at all...it just crisps it up a bit...kinda like the new car smell so to speak...if u can pls check out my pics on fb and tell me your thoughts!!!

Also do u mean just rubbing alcohol?

Thanks tom...I think I've got the gluing down a bit...I'm learning...now I've just got to sand the edges a bit more, burnish and dye...have you ever used a 3m block to sand with...wish me luck!!! Thanks again!!! Rob-B

Awesome thanks again

Is there anything else I can use that I might have here...my jobber is closed and I was hoping to have it finished tonight!!! Or at least burnished and dyed as well as put the Aussie on it!!! So resolene is after the dye and before the finish?

Very good to know...I feel better now...I'm super OCD when it comes to details and what I put my name on...thanks again...I can't thank you enough!!! Oh and do u use edge more...or what's simple to use...I have the lil PVC round burnisher...with Aussie finish work for burnishing?

I'm not super happy with the edges...can I go back and sand them more even and then rebirnosh them and dye again...I try to pay ATTN to detail!!! If so what grit sand paper is preferred?

I'm learning to hand stitch now...its time consuming, but I'm loving the craft..thanks again for all your help

I'm gonna go adhesive shopping in a bit...I'm sure I will find something... what cement do you use? I feel the Tandy isn't super strong in the tests I've done...without stitching I want to ensure I'm giving my clients the best possible product!!! Do u finish your pieces before adding hardware?

So as of right now the gluing was a success...only time will tell...now I need to figure out how to cut the bottom piece to match perfectly... or close to...and how to get the inside of the letters that are sticking up to glue down...thanks again for all your help...I just liked your fb page...amazing work!!!!

Do u let it set up overnight.. while adding some weight on it?

I've got fine line tape for my air brushing so I'll use it...you have been an awesome awesome help...thanks a million plus

So I really don't have to apply cement to both pieces? In a situation like this? Or did I misunderstand? Can I just apply the cement to one surface and still have a great bond?

I have three to choose from...the tanners bond from Tandy contact cement...the eco weld...and the eco flo leather weld...masking is a great idea..but how would you know where to apply the glue on the bottom half...I was thinking to apply a light coat to the top half and lightly place it on the bottom piece leaving a bit of residual glue to see where to apply it on that half...thoughts? See the bottom piece I'm attaching? Also I will need to glue down the small area of the letters that stick up File was too big sorry...but its just a strip about 3/16th of an inch bigger

When I took the pic I just applied it so it looks uneven...I buffed it a bit and it looks uniform now...I'm about to glue the back on now but I'm a bit worried on how to do so...I don't know exactly how to tackle it...the gkue application that is....since I have the letters cut out...I don't want glue within the open letter area cause I have to dye inside to the back layer...any thoughts?