What Happened?

[arak]

I've attached pics below of two photo albums I've done. The Mike/Andrea one I did for my wedding and was very pleased with. The other (not yet assembled) is for some friends. This is my 1st time using the water-based products. I colored the roses/leaves with eco flo dye, then 2 coats of satin sheen and let dry overnight. I then used an "old type" antique stain (before water based were on the market) and it seems to have either bled through the water based resist, or removed some of the green color (as there are lighter - not darker - spots on the leaves now. I only leave the stain on for 30 seconds or so before wiping. I've used this technique for years with the solvent based stuff and never had any problems. Is the old style stain solvent based? And if so, does it penetrate super sheen after drying for 24 hours?

[js5972]

When you say "old style" do you mean the Tandy Antique Stain, pre-Eco Flo? I am still using some remnants-much better than the new stuff. I don't think the Eco Flo dyes or stains ever dry completely!

I do quite a bit of work using colors, stains, resists, etc. My tedious process with Eco Flo:

1. Dye all your work, let dry overnight at least.

2. For a resist, apply 2 coats of Super Shene SPRAY. Let dry between coats. You use the spray to prevent the dye lifting off with a sponge applicator. Dry again overnight.

3. use a damp sponge to test a corner for colorfastness(?). If OK, sponge on a light coat of Super Shene liquid. Super is a much better resist than Satin Shene. Again, let dry overnight.

4. Another coat of SS; guess what-dry overnight.

5. Now I can apply the antique treatment,etc. Dry overnight, you know the drill by now. I usually finish with a spray coat of Super, then a sponge coat of Satin Shene.

You really have to be patient using this Eco stuff. I am invested pretty heavily in it , but I am pretty sure I will go back to spirit dyes when I run out.