Members texback Posted August 26, 2015 Members Report Posted August 26, 2015 Airbrush resolene cut 50/50 with water on it. Put 2-3 LIGHT coats on it and allow to dry between coats. Unless you spray it too heavy you shouldn't get any "starburst" effects. Quote
Members kkikoss Posted August 26, 2015 Members Report Posted August 26, 2015 A dye soaks into the leather to color it. Stains are for antiqueing and highlights, the stain lays on top the leather and even after it has dried can be wiped off with a wet colth. When I use it I spray on the finish to seal it off so as not to smear the finished look. Troy Thank you man!!! I have this product . Is the same with the stain ? I use first fiebing antique and then finish with fiebing tan kote. Is this the ideal way to do it without leaving any black stains on the wrist skin? It is for watch straps. (maybe it is better for me to use stain? ) Thanks for your time. Quote
Members DS STRAPS Posted August 27, 2015 Author Members Report Posted August 27, 2015 A dye soaks into the leather to color it. Stains are for antiqueing and highlights, the stain lays on top the leather and even after it has dried can be wiped off with a wet colth. When I use it I spray on the finish to seal it off so as not to smear the finished look. Airbrush resolene cut 50/50 with water on it. Put 2-3 LIGHT coats on it and allow to dry between coats. Unless you spray it too heavy you shouldn't get any "starburst" effects. I'll have to give it a shot this weekend! Quote https://www.facebook.com/dswatchstraps
Members Colt W Knight Posted August 27, 2015 Members Report Posted August 27, 2015 +1 on the airbrush, only way Ive found to apply waterbased products without smearing. I use Mop N Glo instead of resolene. I spray it on full strength for high gloss, and cut it with water for a more satin sheen Quote
Members Troy Burch Posted August 27, 2015 Members Report Posted August 27, 2015 (edited) KKiKoss, what you have there is basicaly the same thing, one is a gel the other liquid. I've never used them for any kind of wrist band so I don't really know if they are good for that but I'm guessing there not. I don't think they'll hold up to sweating. I use the gel on belts and they work great, also on my floral carvings on book covers and such. Someone with more experence with stuff that wears against the skin will have to help you on that. Edited August 27, 2015 by Troy Burch Quote
Members kkikoss Posted August 27, 2015 Members Report Posted August 27, 2015 I'll have to give it a shot this weekend! DS straps with resolene or fiebing tan kote will be ok! Have you ever used fiebing antique or stain products on your watch straps? KKiKoss, what you have there is basicaly the same thing, one is a gel the other liquid. I've never used them for any kind of wrist band so I don't really know if they are good for that but I'm guessing there not. I don't think they'll hold up to sweating. I use the gel on belts and they work great, also on my floral carvings on book covers and such. Someone with more experence with stuff that wears against the skin will have to help you on that. Thank you my friend!!! when you use it on your belts after you finish with fiebing tan kote/ resolene? ?? is it necessary? Thanks Quote
Members DS STRAPS Posted August 27, 2015 Author Members Report Posted August 27, 2015 (edited) A dye soaks into the leather to color it. Stains are for antiqueing and highlights, the stain lays on top the leather and even after it has dried can be wiped off with a wet colth. When I use it I spray on the finish to seal it off so as not to smear the finished look. Airbrush resolene cut 50/50 with water on it. Put 2-3 LIGHT coats on it and allow to dry between coats. Unless you spray it too heavy you shouldn't get any "starburst" effects. So I know these products say to make sure the leather is clean before applying. Is this a deep cleaning (damp cloth) or just a simple wipe with with a dry rag Edited August 27, 2015 by DS STRAPS Quote https://www.facebook.com/dswatchstraps
Members Colt W Knight Posted August 27, 2015 Members Report Posted August 27, 2015 (edited) I always clean my leather with a good dose of saddle soap during the casing process. If you are not tooling your leather, you wont be going through the casing process, but I would still recommend wiping your leather down with a damp rag and saddle soap. You will be amazed at the crud that comes off new leather. Plus, it will remove any oils that can muck up your dye job. Plus the saddle soap serves as a leather conditioner. Edited August 27, 2015 by Colt W Knight Quote
Members DS STRAPS Posted August 27, 2015 Author Members Report Posted August 27, 2015 Just want to say thank you all for the replies you all have been very helpful, I now have many tips to use during my future projects. I am going to use the otter wax I purchased and just go with it and chalk this one up as the price to learning new things...lol...maybe this will be the bag that changes colors every year...lmao I will post pics of my completed dopp kit once all of the components have come in and it has been assembled Quote https://www.facebook.com/dswatchstraps
Members DS STRAPS Posted September 1, 2015 Author Members Report Posted September 1, 2015 Airbrush resolene cut 50/50 with water on it. Put 2-3 LIGHT coats on it and allow to dry between coats. Unless you spray it too heavy you shouldn't get any "starburst" effects. Just wanted to say thanks for the air brush trick, I was able to spray down a couple of light coats of Tandy Super Sheen without any issue. I plan on buffing it out today to see the true finish. Again thank you!!!!! Quote https://www.facebook.com/dswatchstraps
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