Members whinewine Posted June 3, 2008 Members Report Posted June 3, 2008 Has anyone ever used clear Krylon as a finish on leather, AND WHAT ARE THE RESULTS (good, bad, or whatever)? I have been experimenting with an imitation gold leaf in liquid form to color the raised carved areas. It's a mineral-spirits based fluid recommended NOT to be sprayed, only brushed on. It's a nice, bright, gold-leaf looking finish, but I'm looking to coat it with a clear finish (for obvious reasons). I did a sample & sprayed it with spray neatlac, also did another sample & sprayed it with super shene (Fiebing's version of it in the spray can). I wasn't satisfied with either result: the gold tended to run in a very few areas while, overall, the drum-dyed leather showed through underneath the gold. I was curious if the Krylon clear finish (essentially a plastic finish) would give me better results. All help & input is appreciated. Thanks. russ Quote
Members TomBanwell Posted June 3, 2008 Members Report Posted June 3, 2008 Russ, for my masks I needed a clear sealer. I tried Krylon Matte Finish #1311 which I use regularly on wood and resin, and it turned white on the leather. Bad news! Then I tried Krylon Crystal Clear Gloss #1301. It works great on leather, but beware that it is gloss. I then tried Krylon Crystal Clear Matte, and it turned white! Apparently the flattening paste (as I understand it) that is added to clear lacquer is turning white on contact with leather. I don't understand why, as it works fine on wood, but it does. So stick to gloss and you'll be fine. Quote
Contributing Member Regis Posted June 3, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted June 3, 2008 ................................ Then I tried Krylon Crystal Clear Gloss #1301. It works great on leather, but beware that it is gloss. I then tried Krylon Crystal Clear Matte, and it turned white! Apparently the flattening paste (as I understand it) that is added to clear lacquer is turning white on contact with leather. I don't understand why, as it works fine on wood, but it does. So stick to gloss and you'll be fine. Tom, What happens when the mask flexes? Does the finish crack? Thanks, Regis Quote God, Family, and Country (although liberals are attempting to destroy these in the USA)
Members wildrose Posted June 4, 2008 Members Report Posted June 4, 2008 I have used Krylon clear with no troubles whatsoever. But it WAS on non-flexible/minimally flexible pieces. Quote Holly Moore Wild Rose Creations http://www.wrcleather.com
Ambassador Luke Hatley Posted June 4, 2008 Ambassador Report Posted June 4, 2008 Whinewine.....Try" Fiebings Leather Sheen", it is designed to be used on leather, and it will work on a flexiable surface. Quote Luke
Members TomBanwell Posted June 4, 2008 Members Report Posted June 4, 2008 Tom,What happens when the mask flexes? Does the finish crack? Thanks, Regis No, it's not thick enough to crack. Flexes just fine. Quote
Members whinewine Posted June 4, 2008 Author Members Report Posted June 4, 2008 Thank you all! I used the Krylon clear (gloss) this morning: no runs, no bleed through- the gold color shines beautifully. Quote
Leather Bum Posted June 4, 2008 Report Posted June 4, 2008 I've also used the #1313 Krylon Crystal Clear Acrylic Satin Finish, and as long as I don't spray it on too heavily, it has seemed to work great. L'Bum Quote
yaklady Posted June 4, 2008 Report Posted June 4, 2008 I use Krylon Matt finish on my pictures. If you don't put it on heavy, it works great. Too much does turn white. I couldn't tell you if it flexes, though, since I don't often flex my pictures! Quote All bad yaks make their way to the freezer.
Contributing Member Jordan Posted June 4, 2008 Contributing Member Report Posted June 4, 2008 Just yer pectorals wrestling those yaks! Quote
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