Members silverwingit Posted November 28, 2015 Members Report Posted November 28, 2015 (edited) One caveat regarding Acrylic Resolene and antique finish. The last step in applying antique finish is sealing the finish so it won't rub off. There are many sealants you can use to do this, so on my first antiqued project I used Resolene directly on top of the antique finish. BIG MISTAKE! I was horrified when I saw the Resolene dissolve the antique finish out of the tooling impressions and spread it out all over my project. RUINED! If you notice in that Keith Valley tutorial, he uses Tan Kote to seal the antique and then Resolene for a permanent waterproof seal on top of that. Too bad he didn't mention why. Bottom line: NEVER uses Acrylic Resolene directly on top of Feibing's Antique Paste Finish! Michelle Edited November 28, 2015 by silverwingit Quote
NVLeatherWorx Posted November 28, 2015 Report Posted November 28, 2015 You can also apply the Leather Balm with Atom Wax, also from Fiebing's, before applying the Resolene. Biggest mistake that is most commonly made though is not allowing your finishes, any of them, to dry properly before moving on to the next one. Let it dry for no less than 8 hours but better at 12 hours before you give it the next level of finishing. This ensures minimal to zero run or rub off and you will keep much more of your Antique into the cuts and contrast areas which is what you are trying to do. All too often there is a rush to get it done and move on to the next project but this stuff takes time. Besides, while it is drying you can move on to the next project anyway. Patience isn't just a virtue here, it is mandatory within our trade. Have a great day. Quote Richard Hardie R. P. Hardie Leather Co. R. P. Hardie Leather Co. - OnlineR. P. Hardie Leather Co on Facebook
Members dfrensdorff Posted December 3, 2015 Members Report Posted December 3, 2015 On Youtube Bruce Cheaney also has a very good, short tutorial on antiquing, a tooled dog collar in this case. Basically......two coats of Tan-Kote or Wyosheen.let dry......Eco-Flo gel antique (Tandy)......let dry for a little bit (he puts it in front of a fan).........then rub in another coat of Tan-Kote which rubs off some of the antiquing on non tooled areas, but keeps it in the tooled areas nicely. After this dries, another Tan-Kote if needed. I have recently used this "system" on a set of spur leathers and it turned out well.......Good luck Quote
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