Members JeanRDH Posted February 21, 2011 Members Report Posted February 21, 2011 I'm snowed in here in Minnesota and would really like to antique my saddle tomorrow. I do not want to change the color of the leather. It came from the saddlemaker this way (unfinished). I was intending to use Resolene for my resist. It is what I've got here in the house. I am using Fiebings antique finish. Does that sound do-able? Shall I use the Resolene full-strength, or cut it with water? I like the finish Resolene gives - I do not find it too shiny for my tastes. So I do not need to dilute it for a more matte finish that some other folks have sought. Will I need 2 coats of the Resolene as a resist? I've enjoyed reading the archives and found some good info, but didn't see this question directed. Thanks for your advice, Jean Quote
Contributing Member TwinOaks Posted February 21, 2011 Contributing Member Report Posted February 21, 2011 No, you shouldn't use Resolene. Wait for a few of the saddle makers to chime in on this one with some certain advice, but I'm pretty sure that once you apply the resolene you are done. I recall one or two builders remarking about not liking it because you couldn't re-oil a saddle through the resolene like you can with lacquer finishes. I don't know if that is true with stains/antiques or not. So...hold off a bit and let some more folks with experience chime in. Quote
Members lazybum Posted February 22, 2011 Members Report Posted February 22, 2011 No, you shouldn't use Resolene. Wait for a few of the saddle makers to chime in on this one with some certain advice, but I'm pretty sure that once you apply the resolene you are done. I recall one or two builders remarking about not liking it because you couldn't re-oil a saddle through the resolene like you can with lacquer finishes. I don't know if that is true with stains/antiques or not. So...hold off a bit and let some more folks with experience chime in. I'm no old timer, but I think it is still possible to re-oil the leather after applying resolene. It just takes much longer for the oil to penetrate. Ive experimented by dabbing some oil on a piece finished with resolene. The oil did disappear after some time, so I assume it did manage to find its way through the acrylic coating. According to rickk of cascity, oil does penetrate resolene (http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php/topic,36282.msg464887.html#msg464887) Quote
Ambassador abn Posted March 2, 2011 Ambassador Report Posted March 2, 2011 Jean, you can indeed oil a saddle after Resolene is applied. As L.B. notes, it just takes a little longer to absorb. I'm not a saddlemaker, but I am a big believer in experimentation. I see no problem in the combination you've selected, but I'd sure as heck try it out on a piece of scrap leather (or an inconspicuous spot) before applying it wholesale to the saddle. This will ensure you get the results you're expecting. I've ruined many a project by trying something "for the first time" on a finished product! Good luck! -Alex Quote
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