chrisash Report post Posted August 18, 2018 Rather than buy another sealer, I am wondering if I can use Resolene which i have as the resist before using antique and then again after, or do you recommend another resist for better results Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stetson912 Report post Posted August 18, 2018 You sure can. That's what I do. The trick with resolene is to let it thouroughly dry before antiquing. And it may take 2 or 3 coats d pending on your application method. I thin mine 50/50 with water to avoid streaks and such. So it takes 3 coats for me. Then antique like usual and once that is dry, add a few more coats of resolene. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garypl Report post Posted August 18, 2018 I agree with Stetson - dye, then couple of coats of Resolene. Let dry thoroughly - I usually let it sit overnight. Then antique, let dry, and seal with couple more coats of Resolene. Gary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stetson912 Report post Posted August 18, 2018 It's real easy to want to rush antiquing too. I always want to get it done so I can see what it looks like, and it's gotten me into a few ruined projects haha. 8-12 hours drying time for the resolene and antique is sufficient. overnight like Gary said is best time to do it because you will make it your stopping point for the day for that project and be less tempted to ruin it with impatience haha! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrisash Report post Posted August 18, 2018 One thing i have found is that whilst filling in the background of a embossed belt from Tandy, a drop of dye fell onto the edge of the belt which stares at me every time i looked. In the end i covered it with watercolour paint. Thinking of this happening again , i tried some watercolour Latex over some leather, dyed a bit and then rubbed off the Latex. It leaves the leather as it was with no problems, Latex from artist shops is cheap and seems a good safe Guard painted over area's of risk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stetson912 Report post Posted August 18, 2018 If you are trying to resist dye I'm afraid resolene won't help. Like you mentioned, the latex or liquid frisket (spelling?) Is what you'll have to use for that. Antique is usually a gel or paste and is resisted by resolene, dye not so much haha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garypl Report post Posted August 18, 2018 I bought a bottle of the latex frisket but haven’t had a chance to use it yet. Just started working on a beer growler caddy that I am giving to the winner of our brisket smoking competition next Saturday and I might try using it. Will post pictures as I progress. Gary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
