I’ve found that resolene is the best resist for antique. It would be good if you could try that as well. Also different antiques have different properties. Tandy antique may as well be a dye! Fiebings antique is the most forgiving.
I have tried both (pro-resist & resolene) and pro-resist does a better job of resisting for sure. I am kinda surprised that there isn’t more use or talk of this product on RUclips etc.
Thanks for a clear and concise comparison. I had bought Pro Resist a while back but hardly used it as I was unsure of it's exact use. The first time I tried the Antique Finish product I didn't leave it on long and it didn't do that much. Took some trial and error to figure it out. Wish I'd seen this sooner. Thanks!
In the next video, I would like to see how each of those do when each piece is dip-dyed. Maybe also have a small bit of tooling done on each side to see how it stands up to being dip-dyed and antiqued with each kind of potential resist.
With dip dying, the dye absorbs into the leather from the front and the back. Because of that, I believe it would either have no effect, or...it would be an absolute mess.
Great video. Although I am a beginner, my take on this is to do a test piece before applying it on the project. Those with experience have already done this (whether on past projects or test pieces) and simply proceed with their project depending on what the end product they desire. Thanks for sharing.
As ive started playing with the neutral antique and paint, I like the Leather Sheen. I think i used Tan Kote when i first started leather working, but didn't like it. Can't remember why. Have used Resolebe, Leather Balm, and some of the Angelius top coats as resists, to varying degrees of success. Resolene seems to be fine!
Interested in how Resolene compares. I also cut my resolene 1:1 with water at times - depending on the project - but that of course takes more coats to resist.
In your next resist related video; can you use a water based dye aka, Eco-Flo or any other brand at your disposal. Very interested in seeing the reaction of water based versus alcohol based pigments. Many thanks, RB
Pro Resist was specifically made for use with Antique Finish. It is not for Fiebing's Vintage Gel of Tandy Gel Antique. It can also be used as a very good top finish. Tan Kote can be mixed with Antique Finish to thin it out. I would like to see Fiebing's Saddle Lac used in this video.
Most of the time I'll use RTC. It works well but I do want the antique to stay in my cuts and background and not flake out later. So, how about a test with a tooled piece with decorative cuts?
So, question,,, you've shown us great product today achieving the desired result while you're making your project. Could you in another video show us product to protect leather goods that get plenty of outdoor use and are subjected to fading from the sun? an example might be bags for motorcycles.... Not everyone wants black.... I have a friend who made a beautiful bike tool bag that in 5 months of Florida sun wasn't as beautiful any more. Another Thumbs Up earned!
I'll look into that and see what I can find. I don't have any experience with leather used for outdoor activities, but I have a few people I can reach out to that have a ton of experience with it. I would think it comes down to keeping the leather healthy by adding a conditioner to it on a regular basis. But I'll reach out to my contacts and see what I can come up with.
I'd like to see how it works on tooled or stamped leather for the antique. That's really what most use it for I'd say.
I’ve found that resolene is the best resist for antique. It would be good if you could try that as well. Also different antiques have different properties. Tandy antique may as well be a dye! Fiebings antique is the most forgiving.
Thank you for the feedback!
Resolene is what I use also and would love to see it added in for comparison also.
I have tried both (pro-resist & resolene) and pro-resist does a better job of resisting for sure. I am kinda surprised that there isn’t more use or talk of this product on RUclips etc.
I'd like to see this test on a floral tooled project
Good video. Could you possibly show the steps with a project with dye, oil, resist, antique, etc. Thanks
Thanks for a clear and concise comparison. I had bought Pro Resist a while back but hardly used it as I was unsure of it's exact use. The first time I tried the Antique Finish product I didn't leave it on long and it didn't do that much. Took some trial and error to figure it out. Wish I'd seen this sooner. Thanks!
Thank you, glad it was helpful!
In the next video, I would like to see how each of those do when each piece is dip-dyed. Maybe also have a small bit of tooling done on each side to see how it stands up to being dip-dyed and antiqued with each kind of potential resist.
With dip dying, the dye absorbs into the leather from the front and the back. Because of that, I believe it would either have no effect, or...it would be an absolute mess.
I expected this to demonstrate how well the finish protects the dye job itself, but thank you for this too.
Great video. Although I am a beginner, my take on this is to do a test piece before applying it on the project. Those with experience have already done this (whether on past projects or test pieces) and simply proceed with their project depending on what the end product they desire. Thanks for sharing.
I love these kind of videos, I always get some project ideas from them
Great video Daniel. What about adding Resolene to the mix or would it just repel everything?
I think we should test it and see!
I use resolene as a resist have done for years
Looks like the resist is best.
How about trying the acri. Resolen.
Sorry about my spelling 😢
As ive started playing with the neutral antique and paint, I like the Leather Sheen. I think i used Tan Kote when i first started leather working, but didn't like it. Can't remember why. Have used Resolebe, Leather Balm, and some of the Angelius top coats as resists, to varying degrees of success. Resolene seems to be fine!
Granted, just my opinion. But great video as always, Daniel! Thank you.
Interested in how Resolene compares. I also cut my resolene 1:1 with water at times - depending on the project - but that of course takes more coats to resist.
Please add captions. Many Thanks.
In your next resist related video; can you use a water based dye aka, Eco-Flo or any other brand at your disposal. Very interested in seeing the reaction of water based versus alcohol based pigments.
Many thanks,
RB
I have success using the liquid non-aerosol leather sheen as a resist.
To answer your question sir, I would like to see resist used after dye...
Pro Resist was specifically made for use with Antique Finish. It is not for Fiebing's Vintage Gel of Tandy Gel Antique. It can also be used as a very good top finish.
Tan Kote can be mixed with Antique Finish to thin it out.
I would like to see Fiebing's Saddle Lac used in this video.
Most of the time I'll use RTC. It works well but I do want the antique to stay in my cuts and background and not flake out later. So, how about a test with a tooled piece with decorative cuts?
So, question,,, you've shown us great product today achieving the desired result while you're making your project. Could you in another video show us product to protect leather goods that get plenty of outdoor use and are subjected to fading from the sun? an example might be bags for motorcycles.... Not everyone wants black.... I have a friend who made a beautiful bike tool bag that in 5 months of Florida sun wasn't as beautiful any more. Another Thumbs Up earned!
I'll look into that and see what I can find. I don't have any experience with leather used for outdoor activities, but I have a few people I can reach out to that have a ton of experience with it. I would think it comes down to keeping the leather healthy by adding a conditioner to it on a regular basis. But I'll reach out to my contacts and see what I can come up with.
Try the liquid latex.
It still didn't resist the dye because no resist exist that will block dye period.
Yep. Thats what we were illustrating for those who had questions about it. Totally agree.
Gel Antique is an issue for me