Dying/painting White + Blocking Out

[Milton Penflick]

Thanks for all your input, i've continued with the design and done thin layers of acrylic and then finished it all of with some super sheen.

So if understand it all right then you can block out stains and antiques quite easily, but if i wanna block otu a dye then liquid latex is the best way..

Here's some pictures of the result.

...not bad for my second ever guitar strap me thinks!

[David8386]

Came out very nice.

David

[treybecca]

Cyber thrasher how many coats of latex do you recommend? I recently used the latex process on your recommendation and unfortunately found the latex diluted the penetration of the color but still let it pass through. I used two very thin coats...thinking next time ill go more....

[Cyberthrasher]

Cyber thrasher how many coats of latex do you recommend? I recently used the latex process on your recommendation and unfortunately found the latex diluted the penetration of the color but still let it pass through. I used two very thin coats...thinking next time ill go more....

I use a couple heavy coats. Basically cover it heavy, then when you to the end of the part your masking, go slop some more on. Doesn't need to be pretty, just glob it on. I ran into the same thing my first time experimenting, so I learned real quick how much wasn't enough

[edishere54]

So what is the recommended drying time between coats of Liquid Latex. I would love to try this out. Cyber, you said you use 2 coats, and later you glob on some more. How long does this stuff take to cure before you can attempt the dye....??

[Cyberthrasher]

Hey, Ed - Good to see you here!!

I put it on heavy, say a 2 inch design, then go back over it again right away. It really doesn't take long to setup at all. I'd say 1/2 hour to an hour should be plenty. Just be careful when you peel it up. Any dye on top of it will likely still be liquid, so it will be easy to transfer onto your fingers and then onto the leather that you worked so hard to keep clean.

[cjdevito]

You mention apply it using a sponge, but I take it a brush will be ok to apply over the paint.

Brush is fine, but it's more finicky. You not only have to get the resist exactly where you want it and everywhere you want it, but you have to try to get it on evenly. If you brush it on heavier in some places and lighter in others more of the stain/antique will penetrate in the areas where you didn't brush it on as heavy. Which can look good, if you do it deliberately, planning out sections of the work where you want more penetration than others. But if you do it accidentally the final result will look streaky and uneven.

It's one reason why it's often recommended that you resist with multiple light coats.