Members DoubleC Posted July 10, 2012 Members Report Posted July 10, 2012 Thanks Cheryl, I liked that picture of her too. I wanted people to wonder what she could see off the edge of the leather we couldn't :-) But you're right about practicing, AND I found out today the antique needs a finish on it too or it will rub off. I had to use a sponge but an airbrush would have been much better. Finish took some of the antique with it on the guitar strap I'm now working on. Quote http://www.etsy.com/shop/DoubleCCowgirl
LNLeather Posted August 10, 2012 Author Report Posted August 10, 2012 Quote ~Cheryl There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart... pursue those...
LNLeather Posted April 9, 2013 Author Report Posted April 9, 2013 (edited) When did this get pinned? Edited April 9, 2013 by LNLeather Quote ~Cheryl There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart... pursue those...
Members Spartan Posted April 15, 2013 Members Report Posted April 15, 2013 Thank you, great tutotrial! Quote "The Spartans do not ask how many are the enemy, but where are they"---AGIS
Members farmkidkoko Posted November 5, 2013 Members Report Posted November 5, 2013 Okay, so I have a question for all of ya! What do you use to resist the antique? I typically use Super Shene or Satin Shene, but my white never stays white enough after I do the antiquing. I've also tried that Block Out stuff, but I find that this white crud will always settle in my low spots, and even the antique can't fix it. I want my white to be bright, bright! What to do, what to do? Quote
Members farmkidkoko Posted November 5, 2013 Members Report Posted November 5, 2013 Sorry, just checked my product bottles; I was mistaken - it's the Eco Flo Professional Finish (Clear Matte) that's been leaving white crud all over. The problem with the Block Out is it didn't work well (yellowed up the white quite a bit!) Quote
Members VonTannin Posted January 29, 2014 Members Report Posted January 29, 2014 Out of curiosity, why do you mix the antique with Tan-Kote? What's the benefit? Quote
LNLeather Posted January 30, 2014 Author Report Posted January 30, 2014 (edited) Out of curiosity, why do you mix the antique with Tan-Kote? What's the benefit? I think you will notice and you will find that there is a lot of variation in how different leatherworkers use the different products. The Fiebings Antique Paste I have is very thick and if the product is diluted, you will find it works as well and the product will last longer - go further... I use water to dilute some of the Antiques, Dyes, and Finishes... A lot of it is personal experience, personal preference. Try it, test it on some scrap and when you get a result or color you like........ well there you are. ps Don't dilute the original container. Use a small plastic or glass jar and use that for Testing and Using the Diluted Antique. It also helps to label your concoction - the color and how much/what you diluted it with. Edited January 30, 2014 by LNLeather Quote ~Cheryl There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart... pursue those...
Members Horsecccrazy975 Posted February 10, 2014 Members Report Posted February 10, 2014 did you slick the edges before or after you antiqued? Quote
LNLeather Posted February 15, 2014 Author Report Posted February 15, 2014 (edited) Although, you will probably find others have different reasons to do it earlier on their leather... Most times you will find that "slicking the edge" should be one of the last steps, after dying & antiquing but before the finish. Edited February 16, 2014 by LNLeather Quote ~Cheryl There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart... pursue those...
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