Questions For Mpb And Wax-Finish Users

[vaalpens]

It varies depending on the project. If there's any natural spots, I try to airbrush the first coat at least so that I don't lift any dye and move it around onto my clean leather. If it's a larger project, I'll airbrush the whole thing to speed things up. The wallet posted above was using a blue shop paper towel. That tends to work well for really small projects where you don't need a whole lot of finish. I just splash a little of my mixture up onto the towel, dab it off on some paper, then lightly rub it into the leather. Come back a couple hours later and do one more coat since wallets don't need a LOT of protection. Other than that, the primary method I use is to LIGHTLY dampen a sponge and apply the 50/50 mixture that way. Just get a little bit on the sponge and apply light pressure, being sure that you get rid of any streaks or bubbles. The whole key to Resolene is LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT. Heavy applications, heavy pressure, heavy anything will result in a crappy outcome. If done right, it will look really good and provide excellent protection.

Cybetrasher, thanks again for your advise. I will remember that the key is LIGHT, LIGHT and LIGHT! I had a quick look at your facebook and etsy sites. All I can say is I am impressed! You are doing some great classy looking pieces. Keep up the good work and thanks for the help.

[Cyberthrasher]

Cybetrasher, thanks again for your advise. I will remember that the key is LIGHT, LIGHT and LIGHT! I had a quick look at your facebook and etsy sites. All I can say is I am impressed! You are doing some great classy looking pieces. Keep up the good work and thanks for the help.

Thanks. By the way, that seat on there is another Resolene job, for reference.

[Basically Bob]

I use their leather dressing as a conditioner/top coat. As noted above, pretty much all I use is Fiebing's Pro Oil Dye and Fiebing's Resolene. I do oil my work with Neatsfoot oil after dying and before applying any finish. Keep in mind, I'm not trying to say that there's anything wrong with Leather Balm w/ Atom Wax. It's just that it will be up to your customer to perform routine maintenance and properly care for their items. If it gets damaged, it's their fault. But, will the person who sees it 5 or 10 years from now feel the same way, or will they base the quality of your work on how well the customer cared for it?

Thanks for the input! I am on the same page as you in terms of customer satisfaction for years down the road, so I really do appreciate your willingness to share.

[Lady Eagle]

I, too, thank you very much for your detailed replies Cyberthrasher! Especially regarding the Resolene because that is a finish I am eager to try. I'm not happy with the Super Shene except as a resist. My Fiebing's order can't get here soon enough!