Resist, Dyeing Steps

[tpeters]

I would like to know how to leave a portion of a project natural, while being able to dye the rest. I've tried this a couple of times an have had some bleeding into the resisted area.

What are the proper steps an products to do this. Example I would like to leave the rune in the picture below natural while all else would be brown.

thanks Torrey

Edited December 6, 2011 by tpeters

[js5972]

Three coats of Super Shene by brush; let dry thoroughly between coats. This will resist stains and antique paste, not dyes.

[radar67]

I use Acrylic Resolene mixed 50/50 with water. Be very careful around the edges of your design, if it contacts it, it seals it. Let it dry for 24 hours.

Edited December 6, 2011 by radar67

[tpeters]

thanks for the info, do i understand this right if I'm using Feibig oil dye it will bleed through any resist.

[TwinOaks]

Another option is Liquid Latex (found in the model train area of Hobby Lobby and presumably other craft stores). This takes several layers to build up, and a steady hand with a brush to get in small areas. But it will stop dye............and as I found out by trying to use the resist over a dye (dual tone dyeing), it might even remove it.

As soon as you can, invest in an inexpensive airbrush. It is hands down the best tool for applying an even coat of dye, and doing something like your rune is VERY easy.

[tpeters]

Twinoaks thanks for the tips. I will check into liquid latex. Never thought about an airbrush for dyes, but it makes sense probably alot more even coating than using a wool dauber.