Process. Is it right ?

[RehsEmporium]

Hello there! I’m new and started “working” with leather not so long ago (would be a pleasure to see you on instagram if you are there I’m @rehsemporium ) Anyway, I’m currently making some leather dog collars and would like to change something in my finish process. After I’ve tooled , dyed , painted my piece of leather would it be right if I : 

seal it with BeeNatural Leather RTC

antique with fiebing antique paste 

seal it again with fiebing snow proff paste 

? 
Or (I’ve never used RTC yet so I don’t know how it work ) if RTC makes the paint come off :

seal the painted area (I use Angelus paints) with a coat of Angelus 4 coat

seal with beenatural RTC

antique

snow proof 

? 

I’ve used tan Kote as resistant and finish but I realized It’s not really the best for dog collars, it’s not waterproof, it does not actually seal the piece ….

thank you so much ! 
 

P.S I know that trying things out is the best way to find a good result, but I’m in Italy and it’s not really easy to find specific products, actually, except for leather , I’m buy supplies outside Italy , so before buying any suggestions would be great 

[Northmount]

6 hours ago, RehsEmporium said:

seal it with BeeNatural Leather RTC

seal it again with fiebing snow proff paste 

These are leather conditioners and don't seal the surface.

[Dwight]

Resolene is THE sealer . . . 

May God bless,

Dwight

[RehsEmporium]

1 hour ago, Dwight said:

Resolene is THE sealer . . . 

May God bless,

Dwight

Yeah , I know about Resolene , but I was hoping in something different 😅 I just wanted to give a more ‘natural look’ and that the piece could be oiled over time …

but it seem like I should go with resolene

thank you ! 🙏🏻 😊

[RehsEmporium]

3 hours ago, Northmount said:

These are leather conditioners and don't seal the surface.

Read around the internet good stuff about them … actually wanted to go with BeeNatural Leathercare RTC - antique - then BeeNatural ‘leather finish’  , but I cannot find the last one anywhere here

I know they may be less “stronger” than finishes like resolene , but seemed to be good products for a more natural finish 

(now I’m wondering if Angelus finishes may work as Resolene does )

thank you for answering!

[TomE]

Depends on your goal for "sealing" the leather.  Compared to Resolene, Tan-Kote is less shiny and allows penetration of water, oils and conditioners.  I avoid Resolene for tack and outdoor items because it wears off and leaves an uneven finish.  Tan-Kote adds a litte shine while allowing the tack to be maintained by cleaning, conditioning, etc.

 

 

[RehsEmporium]

4 hours ago, TomE said:

Depends on your goal for "sealing" the leather.  Compared to Resolene, Tan-Kote is less shiny and allows penetration of water, oils and conditioners.  I avoid Resolene for tack and outdoor items because it wears off and leaves an uneven finish.  Tan-Kote adds a litte shine while allowing the tack to be maintained by cleaning, conditioning, etc.

 

 

Yeah,watched lots of videos , even this one , and read so many things … and personally I don’t like the Resolene look so much . I’m also more for finishes the still allows you to condition the leather . In fact I’ve been using tan kote - antique - tank kote, and I’m good with it !  (if there are painted ares , I seal only those part first with an acrilic finish -Angelus 4 coat satin - cause I noticed tan kote remove a bit of paint )

But since it’s about dog collars I’m afraid that under the rain/snow/or whatever, the collar can be ruined easily, or that antique or dye can come off … so wanted to seal them in a better/waterproofing way but still be able to oil them once in a while, in order to have a long lasting item

for this last dog collar after the final coat of tank kote , I put a neatfoot oil/beeswax mix (like a balm I made) it’s not bad but …

I also read about Sno-seal , but it seems like it darken leather and makes it more rigid

sorry for the long text 😅 I’m really trying to figure out the best way and not having the possibility to easily have access to some products make it harder. 
 

thank you so much for answering ! (Started to think I was the only one not liking Resolene that much 😂) 

[TomE]

14 hours ago, RehsEmporium said:

Yeah,watched lots of videos , even this one , and read so many things … and personally I don’t like the Resolene look so much . I’m also more for finishes the still allows you to condition the leather . In fact I’ve been using tan kote - antique - tank kote, and I’m good with it !  (if there are painted ares , I seal only those part first with an acrilic finish -Angelus 4 coat satin - cause I noticed tan kote remove a bit of paint )

But since it’s about dog collars I’m afraid that under the rain/snow/or whatever, the collar can be ruined easily, or that antique or dye can come off … so wanted to seal them in a better/waterproofing way but still be able to oil them once in a while, in order to have a long lasting item

for this last dog collar after the final coat of tank kote , I put a neatfoot oil/beeswax mix (like a balm I made) it’s not bad but …

I also read about Sno-seal , but it seems like it darken leather and makes it more rigid

sorry for the long text 😅 I’m really trying to figure out the best way and not having the possibility to easily have access to some products make it harder. 
 

thank you so much for answering ! (Started to think I was the only one not liking Resolene that much 😂) 

For me, the key is educating clients about the maintenance of leather items used outdoors.  Some do a good job and their items last a long time.