Dyed Background Floral Belt

[Double U Leather]

DC...thanks for the kind words. I line belts (and just about everything else) because it just makes the finished product look a bit more professionally done in my opinion. No fuzzy backside stuff, etc....

[terrymac]

Wayne,

What kind of dye were you using that was smearing with the Neatlac? This has got me curious.

Terry

[Jimbob]

super nice.....cool !!!

[Double U Leather]

Thanks Jimbob. I appreciate the compliment.

Terry....I've had Fiebings oil base dye smear, as well as Fiebings mineral dye smear. I've dyed things let them literally dry for a couple of DAYS and when I wipe on the the Clear Lac, the smearing begins. And, I've buffed the dry dye, oiled first then dyed, dyed first then oiled.....you name it. But with the Angelus dye and RTC, not a hint of smudge or smear.

[Dallas Cowboy]

Do you think you could use Fiebings and the RTC and have the same results? Do you think it was the Angelus or the RTC that was the cure?

[Double U Leather]

Do you think you could use Fiebings and the RTC and have the same results? Do you think it was the Angelus or the RTC that was the cure?

DC....I don't know if Angelus or the RTC that cured the problem, but I'm not going to mess with it. I finally found a combination that works. If it ain't broke, I ain't gonna fix it. Both the RTC and Angelus were suggestions from Barry King. I figure he's much more of a guru than I am, so I'll just listen...LOL.

[Dallas Cowboy]

Wayne-Are you sill using this method for your finishings? How about on belts and projects that you don't have a dyed background? How do you finish those?

[jmkjmk2]

Not familiar with the names you are using for your resist and dyes. I'm just getting more into that part of leather work. Can you help me out with what these are and where I can get them? Thanks.

Here's another order ready to go. I really, really like how this turned out. It's background is dyed black, with wide dyed edges. This is the second project with the RTC resist. I'm liking the RTC. And, this is the first time with Angelus dye. It's way lots better than the old Fiebings. No smear, no streak. Anyway, take a look and let me know what ya'll think. Stay blessed gang.

[cuzi]

Great belt what a skill you have. Just a question, is the background and edge of the belt dyed (painted) black and then the resist is applied to the whole belt before the antique is applied. Again awesome work.

Regards

Clinton Inglis