Elle

Thanks Cody! It's the first thing I have made that I have actually used! I did have some issues throughout but made it through!! Unfortunately right now, the color is leaking. Its got a few coats of Resolene on it but that didn't protect it from rain fall . I've read that Resolene is the way to go, so maybe I did something wrong!

Awesome Cody thank you! I had some similar instructions I got from leathercraft library - so between those and some of my own attempt here is what came out of it: This is my first time attaching a photo here so please let me know if you can't see it. (its the same as my profile picture)

Tom, thanks for the tip. I noticed yesterday but didn't look into it! I think I fixed it!

I'll give those a try thank you! What do you think about my streaking antiquing on the rest of the leather that does not have resist? Can you do more than one coat of Antique gel? (I couldn't find anything on the internet about two coats). If I were to get some on a spot I had just colored and then wiped it away, it actually removes that color that was there. So I'm nervous to try-thinking it won't work. Like only one shot. Tricky stuff! I'll do a test piece first but wanted to see your thoughts?! Elle

Thanks Bob Blea, I love the idea of the wet sponge afterwards to check the spots that may not have accepted the resist. Can you tell me about how long you wait to do that? Do you test after it has dried for the 24 hours, then let it dry another 24 before Antiquing? This was a pretty large area - bigger than a quarter in a really weird shape. It was in a leaf where the product would have pooled so I"m very sure I didn't miss it, but the damp sponge will tell me for sure next time!

Hi all! I am currently working on a purse with a tooled floral design on the front. I wanted to use the Antique Mahogany color with the design a lighter color (the resist area). Everything turned out just okay. I find the Antique very hard to use on the natural veg tan leather - it comes out a little streaky. And I think I should have wiped the excess off quicker from the resist areas to make it a bit lighter. However, my issue is that on my resist parts, there was one big spot that didn't resist. And I'm not gonna lie - I'm pissed about it because it throws the whole thing off. it's a mega eye sore and I don't think I have any other choice but to scrap that whole piece and start a new one. (*insert sad face here) I'm 100% positive I covered all areas with my Super Sheen. I was very careful and attentive. I put it on fairly thick and let it dry for over 24 hours. The rest of the resist parts came out not bad. So here am I wondering......... WHY? My only thought is that it possibly wasn't clean enough prior to putting on my Super Sheen so maybe it didn't absorb/adhere properly to the leather?? Any ideas? (I imagine there is no way to lift this spot of color? (I read some stuff about leather bleaching but no one actually said anything worked to lift color - especially in just a portion of the piece). I appreciate any thoughts on this! I'm still new so trying to work through it all! Elle

It's good to be busy! I'd like to know if you do though. Some of the instruction pages you posted are different from the one I have. Would be interesting to compare if there are any differences! Take care!

Cody C - I'm hopping into this convo a year and a half after you have posted this. I just wanted to say THANK YOU for posting that. Since the Marketplace Handbag is discontinued, Tandy still offers the instruction pattern for low cost on their Leathercraft Library online site. Everything I have purchased from there - this included - is very sloppy and hard to figure out. On the Marketplace booklet, the patterns were barely there for all designs. So again, I appreciate your responses here! They are coming in handy this many years later Elle

Thank you all very much! I did some research online prior to this post where many people are swearing by the Resolene. I will have to give it a try. I have attached a photo of the wallet - I used a thick layer of dye and then wiped it with a paper towel to get the streaky vintage look - which I love, however in the corner on the front, you will see around the bottom right edge where water has gotten (after all applications of dye and sheen). The color came off immediately on my thumb. So I guess that leads me to ask......if I am going to apply the Resolene (diluted with water), can I just put it on top of the leather sheen that is currently there? Or do I need to remove it or buff it or light sandpaper or something first? Thanks again!

Hi! I'm a new user and new to leather working! I'm lately just trying to figure out dyeing/staining/finishing methods and techniques for each different type. Lately I encountered an issue. I made a wallet and used Fiebings Dye. After a day of drying I applied Leather Sheen. After another day, I picked up the wallet with wet fingers and the color is running off of the wallet. I'm looking for any ideas of why? I thought the Leather Sheen was a protector and water repellent?? Please correct me if I am wrong. I tried out a test piece with Dye's and Stains and it seems like the Dye's all run when in contact with water. (with and without the leather sheen on it) None of the stain's or all in one's ran except an Antique Gel from Tandy. Am I doing something wrong? Because this doesn't seem right! Advice is appreciated!