Members TomWisc Posted April 15, 2018 Members Report Posted April 15, 2018 I have just started doing leather working and have learned so much from all of you! I made a few belts and am using Fiebing's Pro Dye on both sides of the belts. My question is since I dye the back of the belt should I put something over the dye on the back side of the belt? I was thinking of Super Sheen or what ever you all use. I don't want the dye to stain clothes. Here is a picture of a couple of belts I recently made. Quote
garypl Posted April 15, 2018 Report Posted April 15, 2018 I would absolutely finish the back side of the dyed belt to prevent dye rubbing off. I normally spray a 50/50 mixture of Resolene and water. Nice looking belts! Gary Quote Cowboy 4500, Consew 206RB-4
Members KingsCountyLeather Posted April 15, 2018 Members Report Posted April 15, 2018 Really nice looking belts. Quote
Members charon Posted April 15, 2018 Members Report Posted April 15, 2018 I use Tan Kote for the Flesh Side of my belts. Had good results with it . Quote
Members TomWisc Posted April 15, 2018 Author Members Report Posted April 15, 2018 Thanks for the suggestions and compliments on my belts. I have both Resolene & Tan Kote but have not used either yet. I will try both and see how they turn out. Quote
alpha2 Posted April 15, 2018 Report Posted April 15, 2018 personally, I've had better results with Resolene over Tan Kote. That's just me. Quote So much leather...so little time.
Members TomWisc Posted April 16, 2018 Author Members Report Posted April 16, 2018 Can Resolene be applies without using a sprayer? Quote
Members TomWisc Posted April 16, 2018 Author Members Report Posted April 16, 2018 I guess the other question I should ask is do you all dye the flesh side of your belts? If not, do you apply any type of finish to the flesh side ? Quote
garypl Posted April 16, 2018 Report Posted April 16, 2018 52 minutes ago, TomWisc said: I guess the other question I should ask is do you all dye the flesh side of your belts? If not, do you apply any type of finish to the flesh side ? Resolene can be applied with a brush, but using a cheap HF airbrush makes it so much easier to apply evenly. Resolene is more water resistant than Tan Kote, so if someone is sweating a lot I think Resolene will be more durable. I normally use a liner on the inside of belts and I may or may not dye the inside liner - all depends on what look you want. If I am not going to dye the liner, I dye the belt first, then glue the liner on, trim the liner and then stitch it up, followed by final finish. Gary Quote Cowboy 4500, Consew 206RB-4
Members TomWisc Posted April 16, 2018 Author Members Report Posted April 16, 2018 Thanks Gary, I will try the resolene. I don't have an airbrush yet but do have a simple sprayer that I think will work. I was thinking about adding a liner but was worried it would be too thick. However, I think it is a good idea to try different techniques to decide what I like best. The liner would give the belt a great professional look. I am not looking to sell what I make, just be nice to make a few special things for my sons and a few friends. A little extra effort usually produces a better end result. Thanks for your suggestions. Tom Quote
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