pete Report post Posted January 18, 2018 what is best for coasters to overcome water stains? resolene rtc, neat-lac,,etc,?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RKCrowe Report post Posted January 23, 2018 Hey Pete, I made a coaster for my mom-n-law, I finished it with a couple coats of well rubbed in bees wax. It keeps the condensation from a glass of iced beverage from being absorbed. But she doesn’t use it because the moisture beads up collects in the tooling and then spills when she picks up the coaster. It of course works perfectly for all other beverages that don’t “sweat”. This probably doesn’t help you, but there you go. Richard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garypl Report post Posted January 23, 2018 1 hour ago, RKCrowe said: Hey Pete, I made a coaster for my mom-n-law, I finished it with a couple coats of well rubbed in bees wax. It keeps the condensation from a glass of iced beverage from being absorbed. But she doesn’t use it because the moisture beads up collects in the tooling and then spills when she picks up the coaster. It of course works perfectly for all other beverages that don’t “sweat”. This probably doesn’t help you, but there you go. Richard I agree about using coasters that do not absorb moisture from a glass - pick up your iced drink and it drips all over you. Now I keep my beverage in a Yeti tumbler and it never sweats, so I don’t use a coaster. Has anyone finished the bottom of a coaster with Resolene or beeswax to keep moisture from soaking through, and left the top surface untreated so it will absorb condensation? Gary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carson Report post Posted February 1, 2018 What I do is I will use ether beeswax and neatsfoot oil concoction or Aussie leather conditioner on both sides to prevent water from soaking back in th the leather and leaving marks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwican Report post Posted February 5, 2018 I used atom wax and sno seal. Never had any issues with sweat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garypl Report post Posted February 5, 2018 57 minutes ago, kiwican said: I used atom wax and sno seal. Never had any issues with sweat But doesn’t the moisture bead up on the sealed leather, causing it to drip off the glass when you pick it up? That’s why I thought an unsealed top surface would absorb the moisture and prevent drips. Gary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwican Report post Posted February 5, 2018 I have not experienced that at all. I drink a lot of water which I leave the fridge so it's always cold. My coaster gets used everyday. Hot and cold drinks (drunk from my leather wrapped mason jar) no issues at all Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garypl Report post Posted February 5, 2018 10 minutes ago, kiwican said: I have not experienced that at all. I drink a lot of water which I leave the fridge so it's always cold. My coaster gets used everyday. Hot and cold drinks (drunk from my leather wrapped mason jar) no issues at all I’ll give it a try! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dun Report post Posted February 6, 2018 I always wondered about the "waterproof" pig suede advertised as bag liners being used like this. I've also seen it used as a sandal top sole so it doesn't absorb sweat? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwican Report post Posted February 6, 2018 3 hours ago, Dun said: I always wondered about the "waterproof" pig suede advertised as bag liners being used like this. I've also seen it used as a sandal top sole so it doesn't absorb sweat? i made a pair of leather sandals, died them and used atom wax, no sweat or water from walking through wet grass soaked into the leather, i wore these so much that the rubber sole (cheap tandy stuff) has actually worn through to the leather. I have had nothing but success with Atom wax and sno seal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
