Finishing Coat

[Cactusman]

So I have typically finished pieces with antiquing and Resoline. Now, I am doing some purses and bags where I think there will be too much wear on the Resoline finish to stand up well over time. Right or wrong?

I like dying, oiling, and almost always antiquing. Before antique I use Pro Resist. So, how to get to a wax finish instead… and is that the way to go?

Thought?

[Dwight]

I'm wearing a 20+ year old belt . . . 1/4 inch thick . . . 2 ply . . . 

It has been on my body for just about every one of those days . . . 

The resolene finish is still on there.

Not really sure that there is a more durable finish . . . but it does make the product stiffer . . . 

Oiled leather always looks good . . . but it can get buffed up and beat up pretty quick . . . and there is no wax that will do much more than a couple months as far as protection.

May God bless,

Dwight

[Northmount]

16 hours ago, Cactusman said:

I have typically finished pieces with antiquing and Resoline. Now, I am doing some purses and bags where I think there will be too much wear on the Resoline finish to stand up well over time. Right or wrong?

I moved your post to Dyes, Antiques, Stains, Glues, Waxes, Finishes and Conditioners.