Cutting Two Pieces Identical

[Eternal Custom Designs]

Cool...I just posted progress pics on fb...cause all my files seem to be to large...I'm about to go to my jobber now and grab some resolene...I used a block this morning with 320 and got the shape finish I like to see on the edges... ( no fuzzies)..how do u apply the resolene? And can I use the Aussie over the resolene...I like the smell and want to pass that as well on to my customers...I feel smell is a big plus... its a very subtle smell...it doesn't take away the natural leather smell at all...it just crisps it up a bit...kinda like the new car smell so to speak...if u can pls check out my pics on fb and tell me your thoughts!!!

[Cyberthrasher]

.how do u apply the resolene? And can I use the Aussie over the resolene...

ALWAYSALWAYSALWAYS cut Resolene 50/50 with water and apply in LIGHT coats. I can't stress that enough. I've had people come back and say "Well, I thought I'd just try it like the bottle says anyway. I guess I should have listened to you." On a single color item, I like to apply it with a lightly moistened sponge (get sponge wet and wring it out to the point of no drips). Then use LIGHT pressure when rubbing it on and be sure to get rid of any and all bubbles and streaks. You'll have some lines of foamy looking bubbles, most of those will be ok but try to keep them to a minimum.

If you're doing multi colored stuff, you have to be really careful with that technique because the first coat will lift and move around some dye pigment. You can do it, just super light pressure and be very careful. I prefer spraying it with an airbrush if I'm doing anything like this so there's no chance of moving around dye to an adjoining color.

Go ahead and put all the wax finish you want on top of the Resolene. Just remember, since Resolene is an acrylic sealer - if it's something with oils in it that will need to condition the leather, you'll need to let it sit for a while. If it's just wax, apply it and buff it and get on to the next project.

Cool...I just posted progress pics on fb...cause all my files seem to be to large..

Do you have Microsoft Office? If so, you can use the built in picture manager to compress your pictures quite easily.

[Eternal Custom Designs]

So do I supply it in a circular motion? And how many coats....with what kind of cure time in between? And unfortunately my PC died a few weeks back so I'm using my unsmart phone...lol...my name is Rob Burelsmith...if you wanna see on fb!!!god bless you

[Cyberthrasher]

For a strap, I just do about a 6 inch section at a time and rub on one straight pass real quick then lighten up the pressure to spread that application around. Kind of circular I guess. I would do at least 2 - 3 coats with a couple hours in between. As long as it's super thin coats, you could even get up to about 5 before it's getting to thick. In time you'll figure that out exactly. For now I would stick to 3 light coats tops until you have more experience with how much is too much. Remember - TEST PIECE first

[Eternal Custom Designs]

Awesome awesome awesome... yeah I do other custom stuff on the side like custom paint on cars...and test panels are a must...after the three coats do I buff it before the aussie with my wool pads? Also when I apply my Aussie I'm going to burnish the edges again...I'll let you know if that makes a difference...detail detail detail!!!

[Cyberthrasher]

Once the resolene is cured (let your last coat sit 4 - 6 hours) there shouldn't me much to buff. You'll want to POLISH your edge at the end. Not really reburnishing it. Just rubbing it down briskly with a piece of denim or canvas. I wouldn't worry about applying your Aussie to the edge, but it may do the trick.

[Eternal Custom Designs]

Very cool...will do...thank u!!

[Eternal Custom Designs]

Hey quick ?...I still have to attach some spikes and the d ring and buckle...should I punch the holes for them first...dye inside... and then resolene it? And should I do the back and edges...I'm confused...sorry...and thanks

[Eternal Custom Designs]

Also how long do I wait between coats...here in Houston inside it took about 3 mins on my test piece to flash off...should I just wait like thirty mins or so...and I've had very lil bubble issues!!!yay...that scared me!!! Lol

[Eternal Custom Designs]

Should it be glossy? I want her to shine!!!