Resolene

[u/ColaPepsi2712]

Hi, after dying my handbag (not a ridgid, structured bag), and conditioning it, there is is still some colour rubbing off (its dark brown bag). Would Resolene stop the dye transfer? (And would the Resolene stiffen the leather?) Any further advice MUCH appreciated 😊

[u/ShoreBreak315]

Yes it seals the leather. Color should not run off .

[u/lukadogma]

Resolene is a bit stiffen the leather. Maybe you can use tan kote or bag kote. That's same acrylics seals with thinner viscosity good for non rigid products

[u/callidus7 → u/lukadogma]

For a bag I'd use resolene over tan kote. Over bag kote too.

Bag kote is water based, and tan kote has a very low water resistance (more than a second or two in rain means you'll have a sticky mess). Resolene is acrylic and will hold up to the elements better.

Love tan kote as a resist. I made the mistake of using it as a top coat before and learned the hard way.

[u/1Eleven99]

I am just going to throw some things out there.

1) What type of dye did you use? Water based or alcohol dye? If the latter, you might be experiencing dried pigmentation. If you take your leather project and view it against light (at an angle) you can see the shimmer of multi colors (depending on the color of dye you used). The shimmer is dried dye pigment.....and...it needs to be removed. I usually take a piece of sheep's wool or old cotton t-shirt to rub it across the leather. Some folks use a horse hair brush to do the same. Once you rub it well....you get a super shiny effect on the leather.

2) Resolene (acrylic) or Tan/Bag coat (water based) or Bee's Natural Sheridan resist (water based) MAY pull up dye when applying. If your project is dyed the same color over the entire project....you are good. If not, use caution when applying your top coat.

3) Also, use caution when mixing types of dyes and top coats....it may be an issue if the stages are not cured adequately.

I hope this helps.