How much Resolene to apply?

[LeatherWorkerGirl]

I want to know how much Resolene I should apply. I'm using Fiebieng's Neutral Resolene finish and I've read that a thick layer will show bend-spots or cracks. Need advice on this ASAP 

[garypl]

I thin Resolene 50/50 with water.  I airbrush several coats, but you can also apply thin coats with a brush or damp sponge.

[LeatherWorkerGirl]

So will applying 100% Resolene mess it up or just thick coats?

[garypl]

Thinning the Resolene allows you to apply very thin coats, increasing the likelihood that you will have a durable finish.  You could apply it 100%, but there is a greater chance you will create thicker coats that are more likely to crack.  From what I have read, just about everyone thins the Resolene and I have always had good results thinning it.  Go ahead and experiment - that's half the fun of leatherworking!

[LeatherWorkerGirl]

Alrighty then! Thanks for your help! 

[Dwight]

I've personally never had good results with the full strength stuff.  

Thin it like garypl said, . . . I brush it on with cheap bristle brushes, . . . love the finish.  Usually 2 light coats works for all my belts, holsters, and knife sheaths.

May God bless,

Dwight

[LeatherWorkerGirl]

  On 9/21/2017 at 1:50 AM, Dwight said:

I've personally never had good results with the full strength stuff.  

Thin it like garypl said, . . . I brush it on with cheap bristle brushes, . . . love the finish.  Usually 2 light coats works for all my belts, holsters, and knife sheaths.

May God bless,

Dwight

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Thank you Dwight, I will try 50/50 on my recent bookmark. Thanks for the tips!