Finish For Cuffs

[jrny4wrd]

It is my first time making a cuff and have previously been using fiebings tan-kote on top of the fiebings dye. This cuff is a heavy black and would like to keep it matte finished. This cuff is for a biker so I am sure rain will be an issue compaired to my usual clutch purses. What flexible matte finish would be best in a circumstance like this? What would be best for side bags? Will eco-flo professional finish work on fiebings dyes? I have used the black oil dye. I also have neets oil and resoline but the resoline is too shiny. Not sure if the consistant sweat may cause problems. Can I add oil and then finish to keep the leather from drying?

[Cyberthrasher]

are you thinning the Resolene? It should always be used 50/50 with water. That also results in a more satin finish.

[Tina]

Angelus brand makes a Matte acryllic finisher for leather and it's flexible...

[Bigfoot]

are you thinning the Resolene? It should always be used 50/50 with water. That also results in a more satin finish.

I've not heard of thinning resolene before...is there any particular reason to do it? It did cause a strap to crack once but I presumed that was because I had put it on too thick or too quickly without allowing it to dry properly between coats?

[Cyberthrasher]

I've not heard of thinning resolene before...is there any particular reason to do it?

Yep, because it's too thick out of the bottle. If you don't thin it, you'll get the super shiny cracks, lines, and spots - if you can manage to move it around in time.

I apply it in one of two ways, both 50/50 with water. Either spray it, or use a moistened sponge (no dripping whatsoever). The sponge will leave a few bubbles, so you need to make sure you get those taken care of right away. A few light coats is always better then 1 heavy coat.