Resolene and Aussie Leather conditioner

[Johnmostyn]

Hi All,

if I use resolene over antique paste, can I use Aussie leather conditioner on the leather after the resolene has dried?

thanks

[Northmount]

4 hours ago, Johnmostyn said:

Hi All,

if I use resolene over antique paste, can I use Aussie leather conditioner on the leather after the resolene has dried?

thanks

Moved your post to Dyes, Antiques, Stains, Glues, Waxes, Finishes and Conditioners.  You should check this forum out.  Lots of good info and experience here.

Resolene seals the surface of the leather.  So conditioners such as oils and greases don't penetrate the sealant.

[ThisIsMyFirstRodeo]

On 8/6/2025 at 8:01 AM, Northmount said:

Moved your post to Dyes, Antiques, Stains, Glues, Waxes, Finishes and Conditioners.  You should check this forum out.  Lots of good info and experience here.

Resolene seals the surface of the leather.  So conditioners such as oils and greases don't penetrate the sealant.

If the flesh side isn’t sealed, can it be oiled/conditioned from there?

— AZR

[SUP]

Aussie's is mainly petroleum jelly. It could make the flesh side sticky.

[Dwight]

On 8/6/2025 at 6:54 AM, Johnmostyn said:

Hi All,

if I use resolene over antique paste, can I use Aussie leather conditioner on the leather after the resolene has dried?

thanks

What would be the purpose of the conditioner???

Resolene pretty much seals up the leather . . . I've never put on 4 or 5 coats . . . but I'd come close to betting that it would be water proof by then.

May God bless,

Dwight

[ThisIsMyFirstRodeo]

1 hour ago, Dwight said:

What would be the purpose of the conditioner???

Resolene pretty much seals up the leather . . . I've never put on 4 or 5 coats . . . but I'd come close to betting that it would be water proof by then.

May God bless,

Dwight

My thought was that it would help keep the veg tan a little more pliable. (I have NFO and saddle soap though)

Usually I stiffen leather, and use 6-8oz instead of 3-4oz, so this is just the opposite end of the spectrum for me to learn.

— AZR

[Northmount]

On 10/24/2025 at 12:09 PM, ThisIsMyFirstRodeo said:

If the flesh side isn’t sealed, can it be oiled/conditioned from there?

— AZR

It can be, if it is accessible.  I wouldn't use anything greasy that could be transferred to other items.  The flesh side may not be able to be buffed to remove any excess.  Some hides are rough and stringy.  I wouldn't make a practice of doing the flesh side, only if I really had to.

[wizard of tragacanth]

What kind of project is this? I may have missed it in previous posts.