Best Product For Resist Dye?

[NVLeatherWorx]

Don't know what leather you are using but I have never had this type of shiny/plastic look from either of these products.  They may give the leather a slight sheen but no more than if you were to use these same products as your final sealer.  Guess you will have to shop around and experiment yourself at this point as these are the two "go to faithfuls" in our toolbox.

[mpe267]

On 1/31/2016 at 11:05 AM, snubbyfan said:

I'm also interested, I want to try using some antiquing gel.

I'm thinking of trying a coat of two of Tan-Kote as a resist.

Did experiment suing 3 coats of RTC, Tan Kote and Resolene to find the best resist for me,with dyed leather. IMO...RTC turned out the best. Resolene 2nd and Tan Kote was last which I was later was told by one person that it wasnt a resist. Other people say it is.I was impressed with RTC. This was my first time doing any resisting. I'll continue using RTC

 

Edited August 24, 2017 by mpe267

[Mark842]

On 10/21/2016 at 4:07 PM, YinTx said:

Any ideas on what you can use as a resist if you don't like the plasticy/shiny look of resolene or clear-lac?

YinTx

My go to resist is Liquitex Varnish's. The have satin and matte. Probably a ton of stuff that works but I've stuck with this through the years. Matte will not look glossy.

[alpha2]

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but what is RTC? I use Satinsheen and Resolene, applied with an airbrush. (The resolene, not the satinsheen).

[Bob Blea]

12 hours ago, alpha2 said:

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but what is RTC? I use Satinsheen and Resolene, applied with an airbrush. (The resolene, not the satinsheen).

Not stupid at all.  RTC is a product made by Bee Natural Leathercare.  The full name is RTC Sheridan Resist and Finish and it's used as both a resist for antique and a final finish for leather projects.  A lot of people swear by it.  I have a bottle but I haven't experimented with it yet.

[alpha2]

Thanks, Bob. I know you'll let us know when you get to trying it out.