Resist Or Block Out For Oil Based Dyes? Need Advice

[Averya]

I hope someone can help...I've researched this forum but have yet to find advice on a good block for oil based dyes. Is there such a thing? I've tried Super Sheen, Resolene, and Tan Kote. Nothing works. I'm using Fiebings dye. Thanks, Avery

[camano ridge]

Resist or block out is not meant for use with Dyes. Dyes are to strong. Resist and block out are meant to be used with high liter and Antiques. Clear Lac works to some extent. I think it is Cyberthrasher on this forum that reccomended using liquid laytex he says it is like using liquid masking tape. I have not used that method yet.

Edited November 18, 2013 by camano ridge

[Averya]

Thank You...I was afraid that would be the answer. I'll look into the liquid laytex and see what results I get. Appreciate the response.

[Kaje]

I use a liquid latex I bought at Hobby Lobby that works really well, as long as I do 2-3 coats. I try to cover any tooling cuts so it doesn't bleed under and then go back with a paintbrush. http://www.amazon.com/Woodland-Scenics-Latex-Rubber-16oz/dp/B000BLI6TA

[Cyberthrasher]

Thank You...I was afraid that would be the answer. I'll look into the liquid laytex and see what results I get. Appreciate the response.

Why are you "afraid" that that's the answer? A $16 bottle will last you a lifetime. It goes on easy, blocks anything that comes in contact, and cleans up as if nothing was ever there. Here are a couple of the items I've used it on. If you look at the top of this forum, there's even a pinned topic about it to show how easy it is to use: http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=11101

[iknowshaun]

Hiya Cyberthrasher

Sorry to hijack but was wondering if you don't mind letting me know what colour and make dye you used on the seat? and you've got this cool 'darker at the edges of the design and seat' thing going on, is that because the leather was bevelled a little there or some dyeing technique? Sorry if it sounds naive but I'm used to painting paper and i'm trying to get used to the colour pallet of these dyes on finished products and of course techniques.

Thanks

Shaun

[Cyberthrasher]

thats fine. I only use Fiebing's Pro Oil. The color effect you're seeing is airbrushed dye. I cover the whole thing (minus the natural parts that were masked and later antiqued) with saddle tan, then do a light brown border about 1/3 in, and then add some dark brown around the edges of that. I did the same around the artwork to give it that halo of color.

[Tina]

Or...If you think $16 is a wee to much, here's what I use for around $8: http://www.misterart.com/painting/fb~winsor-newton~/winsor-newton-art-masking-fluid.html

...or another brand (I have not tried this one) for around $7: http://www.misterart.com/painting/watercolors/pebeo-drawing-gum.html

I also use it in 2 or 3 layers.

[cem]

Or...If you think $16 is a wee to much, here's what I use for around $8: http://www.misterart...king-fluid.html

...or another brand (I have not tried this one) for around $7: http://www.misterart...rawing-gum.html

I also use it in 2 or 3 layers.

Hi Tina, just wondering do these turn the leather a different colour afterwards as all the liquid latex I've been able to get in Australia tends to turn the leather a light grey which is okay if I'm using dark dye but a pain if I want to keep parts natural. I've tried removing the grey stain with oxalic acid but it won't budge, I have a feeling it's to do with the amnonia content as it occurs on all the leather I've tried e.g Herman Oak. South American, Australian and European.

My local art supply store carries W&N stuff so hopefully they have it or can get it in if it doesn't do the colour change thing.

Thank you for your help

[Tina]

Hi Tina, just wondering do these turn the leather a different colour afterwards as all the liquid latex I've been able to get in Australia tends to turn the leather a light grey which is okay if I'm using dark dye but a pain if I want to keep parts natural. I've tried removing the grey stain with oxalic acid but it won't budge, I have a feeling it's to do with the amnonia content as it occurs on all the leather I've tried e.g Herman Oak. South American, Australian and European.

My local art supply store carries W&N stuff so hopefully they have it or can get it in if it doesn't do the colour change thing.

Thank you for your help

I have used the Winsor/Newton one on manny projects but never seen any discoloration att all, natural leather still looks natural after peeling it away :-) I use the yellow one cuz it's easier to see when removing it.

Good Luck to you :-)

[cem]

Thanks Tina, thankfully my local store has it in as I didn't fancy the delivery hassle with the Christmas rush going on.