Problem When Antiquing With Wool

[mlapaglia]

If the RTC is still tacky it needs to dry more. It should dry 12 hours before a second coat or the antique is applied. If you put on a second coat let it dry over night also.

I know there are people here that do not let it dry anywhere close to 12 hours and it works for them but since you are having problems its best to let it really dry first. After you get the hang of it than you can try letting it dry for less time.

Michael

[ENC]

I use to make fake fur leg warmers/boot covers for the rave crowd by the 100s. Using the hose from on vacuum cleaner gets most of the loose stuff off, but I found the most efficient method to remove loose hairs was to just beat them on the ground when the boss wasn't looking.

Ray

[swhoelefp69]

having the same problem!  little wool fibers sticking all over my projects...  any other suggestions when using wool? I've done my best every time to pull out excess fibers but they still show up !

[Handstitched]

G'Day @Oceanstreetleatherco I use sheep skin offcuts, cut into 2-3" square pieces .  While I have no problem applying dyes, I sometimes have  occasional fibres appear when I'm applying sealer, one of which is a bit ' stickier'  than the dyes I use. When I trim the square pieces  , I trim the excess  wool off and cut down to around 1/2"  and give them a good ' brush off'  with my hand to remove as many loose fibres as I can , but I still get  a few appear . 

Just wondering if  off-cuts of shearling would be better? 

HS