Important For All Rtc And Neat -Lac (And Substitute) Users- New To Me!

[pete]

I just finished an order. I decided to use" Sharpies" to color the logos.

I use them a lot as the colors are good and they are really easy to color small and detailed places. Easier than a paintbrush and oils.

Glad I had a scrap piece aside.

The Neat-Lac smeared the color immediately! The Bee Natural RTC didn't no matter how hard I scrubbed.

I have both and never thought about it as I just use one or the other as a resist, but wanted to put a final finish on these.

I bought RTC years ago and always liked it. Now it's my go to resist and finish.

Hope this helps someone from ruining a project!

[AndyH]

Good to know! Thanks!

[Chief31794]

I use Neat Lac mostly, never used RTC. I love the Neat Lac except for one thing. For some reason if you use Feibings USMC Black, the Neat Lac will "dissolve" the dye a lot. Doesn't happen with anything else but maybe this will keep someone else from messing up a project using USMC Black which I like a lot, although I've changed to Feibings Pro Oil Black, I haven't tried Neat Lac on it, I normally use Angelus Gloss Finish on Black becuase I like the shiney black look.

Chief

[pete]

you might just give it a try.Chan Geer showed it to me a few years back. I think that helped develop it.

No odor, really quick drying, can't really use too much like you can Neat Lac. (Don't need to use it sparingly)

Gives a really nice finish too. Not shiny or plastic looking.

pete

ps- had a number of colors start to smear with Neat Lac in the past when I got impatient and didn't wait long enough.

RTC- I let it sit for about 15 min. and I'm good.

Edited December 23, 2013 by pete

[Cyberthrasher]

I've managed to get a plastic look off of RTC in the past, but it was a lot harder to do. I really do like the finish on it. However, I did notice that it wears easier than the Resolene I'm used to. So, I need to use more coats on pocket items. I put it on a personal business card holder that I carry every day and it's like it doesn't have any on it at all. So, I just have to go a little heavier with it.

[craftsman827]

JUST my 2 cents. I also use RTC .

I find it very much the same as Feibings " acrylic resoline".

Does any one else think thats so ???

[Cyberthrasher]

Not even. It applies a lot easier than Resolene, but isn't quite as resilient to abuse. It will also wash off with water on a rag where, once cured, Resolene won't because it's water and UV resistant.