Perfect lesson on how to do test pieces when we want to do this on old leather furniture or purses. Granted, our test pieces will be smaller, but it will let the user know if the color choice is good or if the result will work. Thanks for sharing.
If anyone else is wondering, the Feibings Deglazer is Ethyl Acetate. A lot of us will just try using isopropyl alcohol or acetone, but the deglazer may be superior if you are working on something important. Might be worth a comparison video.
I never realised the importance of a top coat plus I'm still unsure about when to use an antique I do understand what it does but would you have to colour your piece buff it apply a sealer then an antique and finally a top coat? I apologise if this is a dumb question I'm totally green to all this and I'm still researching as much as I can. All the best from Scotland to you all. I'm so impressed by Weaver and the way you go about your business Plus I've had other viewers answer questions for me so you gather a really good group of, I was going to say customers but I have a feeling you guys call them friends. Even though I'm over in Scotland your staff and friends are so helpful considering it's unlikely I'm going to be buying anything directly from you, however Depending on how things go you never know I might get a chance to visit your beautiful country again and make the highlight of my vacation a visit to your main store. So if you find a 5f10 Santa lookalike with a Scottish accent at your main branch that will be me and I promise I will bring an interpreter. Have a fantastic blessed day everyone.
Hi there! Not dumb at all! If you only want the antique to color the recessed areas on your leather where you have tooled or stamped then, yes, you would follow these steps: dye your piece, buff it, apply a sealer then an antique, and finally a top coat. If the piece is not tooled or stamped, then antique isn't really necessary - you could dye, buff, and top coat. Hope that helps!
Really good information. A couple questions. 1. Is there any benefit to a couple coats of top coat? 2. Do you do these experiments before videoing them or are you learning along with the rest of us?
I add 2 - 3 coats of resolene as a top coat. This is mostly for one reason and that is one layer of resolene tends to do little to protect the leather and when it gets scratched, the leather tends to as well. 2 - 3 coats, depending on the projects helps protect better from scratches and rubbing.
If it's something new to Chuck, he will usually experiment a few times before filming just to make sure he gives the correct information in the video. One thing to note, make sure to do light coats if using multiple layers of top coat.
Seems pretty high risk high reward to me, still i assumed that once it was dry that your only option was to match the dye so it's good to know you can go darker.
Yeah I've seen those videos that auto seat repair guys do. A lot of the time it's because they have to apply filler to cracks. I wonder how long that topcoat realistically lasts. If your couch or car has black leather, I'd say it's pretty safe to dye yourself.
Perfect lesson on how to do test pieces when we want to do this on old leather furniture or purses. Granted, our test pieces will be smaller, but it will let the user know if the color choice is good or if the result will work. Thanks for sharing.
Chuck, I de-stitched my couch…probably should have finished the video after seeing that “vintage cowboy!”
If anyone else is wondering, the Feibings Deglazer is Ethyl Acetate. A lot of us will just try using isopropyl alcohol or acetone, but the deglazer may be superior if you are working on something important. Might be worth a comparison video.
Is it pure ethyl acetate or a mix with other things?
@@markedis5902 MSDS is saying it's 100%
I was thinking this while watching the video, thanks!
Well done sir
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I'd like to see a topic on making cat collars with downloadable pattern.
I never realised the importance of a top coat plus I'm still unsure about when to use an antique I do understand what it does but would you have to colour your piece buff it apply a sealer then an antique and finally a top coat? I apologise if this is a dumb question I'm totally green to all this and I'm still researching as much as I can. All the best from Scotland to you all. I'm so impressed by Weaver and the way you go about your business Plus I've had other viewers answer questions for me so you gather a really good group of, I was going to say customers but I have a feeling you guys call them friends. Even though I'm over in Scotland your staff and friends are so helpful considering it's unlikely I'm going to be buying anything directly from you, however Depending on how things go you never know I might get a chance to visit your beautiful country again and make the highlight of my vacation a visit to your main store. So if you find a 5f10 Santa lookalike with a Scottish accent at your main branch that will be me and I promise I will bring an interpreter. Have a fantastic blessed day everyone.
Hi there! Not dumb at all!
If you only want the antique to color the recessed areas on your leather where you have tooled or stamped then, yes, you would follow these steps: dye your piece, buff it, apply a sealer then an antique, and finally a top coat. If the piece is not tooled or stamped, then antique isn't really necessary - you could dye, buff, and top coat. Hope that helps!
@WeaverLeatherSupply thank you so much for that advice you all are so helpful, all the best from Scotland buddy.
Would like to see how to dye oak leaf with yellow, red, and green dyes
Really good information. A couple questions. 1. Is there any benefit to a couple coats of top coat? 2. Do you do these experiments before videoing them or are you learning along with the rest of us?
I add 2 - 3 coats of resolene as a top coat. This is mostly for one reason and that is one layer of resolene tends to do little to protect the leather and when it gets scratched, the leather tends to as well. 2 - 3 coats, depending on the projects helps protect better from scratches and rubbing.
If it's something new to Chuck, he will usually experiment a few times before filming just to make sure he gives the correct information in the video.
One thing to note, make sure to do light coats if using multiple layers of top coat.
Chuck needs the casket since it going to re-die the leather.
Seems pretty high risk high reward to me, still i assumed that once it was dry that your only option was to match the dye so it's good to know you can go darker.
Most professionals won’t use aniline dye they will only recolour with acrylic. Effectively paint
Yeah I've seen those videos that auto seat repair guys do. A lot of the time it's because they have to apply filler to cracks. I wonder how long that topcoat realistically lasts.
If your couch or car has black leather, I'd say it's pretty safe to dye yourself.
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Sir,can we make pro diy at home?
If you know the scientifics and the ingredients you could certainly try but that is not something we have any knowledge on.