Applying a Leather Finish

Chuck Dorsett applies Fiebing’s Leather Balm with Atom Wax (50-2189) to his leather project and buffs it for a rich, soft, velvety luster.
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[@brenlyd]

sitting in quarratine working from home and using these crafts to fill my time. thank you Chuck

[@OrgyBlossom89]

Me too. I made 2 dog collars last night.

[@EduardoBach01]

Pro tips make a hell of a difference! Thank you

[@christopherdeale4543]

These videos are extremely helpful! I really appreciate how clear and positive Chuck is.

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Thank you, Christopher!

[@christopherdeale4543]

@@WeaverLeatherSupply I did have a suggestion for a video or to ask for help. When I did my leather dying with the Fiebing's Purple dye, I got a weird greenish metallic color that appeared. After a lot of searching, I found out it was apparently called "Bronzing". A video on how to avoid/correct bronzing would be very helpful since there arent any great sources on how to deal with it that I could find.

[@That90sGamer]

I love the attitude of this great man!!! Excellent videos!

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Thank you for the comment Humberto!

[@micky1thousand176]

I just created and pro-dyed me first ever leather piece. Now to let it dry for 24 hours, and then apply this product shown here. So excited.... Thank you for all the tutorials.

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Thank you for watching!

[@like2ride]

Great new videos ! Thank you for that !

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

You are welcome. Thank you for watching!

[@jenniferbauman4802]

Great video. God bless. From Glenn CATT in Massachusetts.

[@chuckbowie5833]

Thanks for all the great content!

[@brendanmolloy2833]

I use an upside-down artist canvas to protect my work surface, the awesome thing is if (ok when...) I knock my dye over it is contained and the prefinished canvas are water tight

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

That's a great tip thank you!

[@johngatlin5595]

Nice! Thanks Chuck!

[@thtphatcat23]

Chuck is the best!!!

[@sherreep3]

Thanks so much for this, incredibly helpful! I just wish I'd watched it sooner :-) I'm hooked on your videos

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cocheeze69]

This is fantastic! Thank you so much!

[@stuartmarkman769]

I would like to see some information on finishing chrome tanned leather. I am using a lot of chrome tan for wallets and phone cases and I need to know what you recomend for protecting the finish.

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Thanks, I'll put that on the Leather Element idea list.

[@Gabbyy015]

Were you able to find something that worked for the chrome tanned leather?

[@ArcticFlies56]

Chuck, that is one beautiful holster. I assume you made a gun belt to go along with that holster? The stamp you used is huge! Does Weaver sell that stamp too? I haven’t seen it in their inventory.

[@tomgulding1774]

Thank you!! 😃👍

[@DavidEstrada5336797]

You seem like you know lots about leather. I need help preserving a autograph on a genuine leather with a sealant on top. My question is could I apply some type of leather finisher to preserve the autograph and keep it from smudging or fading away?

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi there, Unfortunately, we do not have a good answer for you on this. You could experiment on some scrap leather with a few different top coat options such as Fiebing's Saddle Lac or Bee Natural RTC but that's a tough call because you don't want to ruin the autograph. Sorry we don't have a better answer for you.

[@MountainFisher]

l've been antiquing with Kiwi leather polish, works.

[@rugilestr.4469]

Hello! Thank you for such nice videos. I have dyed my leather with alcohol based leather dyes, then used resoline. The colour shouldn't come off, but it does (after about 6h from using resoline). Do you have an idea why?:(

[@j.m.england6828]

Hi there, here I am again enjoying another of your fantastic tutorials, yours are my very favorite over all others & theirs some great ones out there, hey I am new to learning the leather hobby or trade & i'm wondering if I can use a bee wax to rub onto my small leather projects, if I can will it keep the color the same & would I be able to rub the beeswax all over the leather or just the edges?

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi Melody, Using beeswax is an old school technique and will absolutely work, but, it’s a bit tough to apply evenly. Modern top coats/finishes are just easier to apply and get consistent, which beeswax isn’t but, it will certainly do edges and act as a good top coat.

[@CMnutrition]

Thanks for the tips! How long are you buffing the atom wax?

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi Adam, Hope it was helpful! You don't have to buff a long time, just until you achieve a nice satin finish!

[@CMnutrition]

@@WeaverLeatherSupply thank you for the reply. My project has turned out wonderfully!

[@jackiemitchell4418]

I was told that atom wax is not a finish. Please share your experiences.

[@user-bm3jl2ze6l]

Hi! What are the main differences between leather BALM, leather BALSAM or HIDE FOOD?

[@raz30grez7]

Can this be applied to burgundy leather seats in a car ?

[@CeeJay254Art]

Hello. Love the video. Its a continuation to ur new one. Anyway, wanted to ask if one can apply the fiebing Aussie leather conditioner after the balm to make sure it is water resistant.

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

I can’t honestly tell you how the two would work in combination. I haven’t tried this but I think each may resist the other. A little experimentation may be necessary. If you don’t mind the flat finish the Aussie gives you I may go with that initially and tell the customer to add when necessary. I love the Balm but it doesn’t have the same moisture resistance the Aussie does.

[@bodeine454]

What would be a good top coat for leather motorcycle bags, Atom Wax or something more heavy duty? I've seen people coating canvas and cotton etc with a blend of paraffin and bees wax that's been melted and then heating the article up with a heat gun to further soak into the material and become somewhat water proof. I wonder how that would work on leather?

[@LJPMotorsports]

Does Fiebings Leather Balm work with Eco-Flo water based dyes? I'm making a California Slim Jim holster and Ive dyed it using the Eco-Flo dye, and I'm looking for a finish that will give the holster a natural look rather than a plastic look like Super or Satin Sheen does.

[@rafallubanski9273]

Brilliant video Chuck. Just wondering if applying a top coat will help me to get rid of sticky leather on my white sofa. I used a saddle soap after someone told me is an excellent cleaner for leather. Indeed cleaned nicely but destroyed top coat on one of seats that was applied. Now all dirt stick to that and none of leather balms help. Is there any chance to fix that sticky finish? Your advice is very much appreciated.

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi Rafal, I am so sorry to hear that and I am not really sure what I can suggest. It’s odd that the Saddle Soap would harm any type of a top coat, and, why it would treat one cushion differently (and I’m not sure what the sticky would be from). There may be a couple of ways to go here. It sounds like the one thing keeping a new, or any, top coat from working is the “sticky” and I’m not sure what this could be. You may try an alcohol (Ethyl, Rubbing, Isopropyl) to clean off whatever is causing this and that may allow a top coat to work. The best way to go would be to Deglaze the cushion (commonly used to clean the leather before tooling and/or to remove dirt, old top coats…). This should remove old top coat and whatever is sticky and it shouldn’t remove any color. Once dry (pretty quick) add a new top coat. This is best tried as an experiment on the back side of the cushion to see if it does what it should. Once this is done then, I believe, most any top coat should work. You may try the RTC Sheridan Resist. This is good about keeping the color of the dye/leather where it is and will dry to a nice medium matte finish. See if either of these work for you.

[@krm1959]

Hey Chunk, First off thanks for all the helpful videos, they are much appreciated. I was wondering if this topcoat works the same with water base dyes ? or should I transition to oil base dyes .

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hello, Thanks so much! I am so glad the videos are working for you!. Top coats can have some minor variation depending on the type of dye but it’s not a huge difference. And yes, I would transition to the Pro Dyes as soon as you can. I don’t use anything else and love it. It solves all of the issues the other dyes have and I think you’ll be very happy with it! I hope this helps!

[@jasapraznik6411]

Great video. Thanks Chuck. Which finish would you suggest for none glossy and as natural look as it is possible to achieve. No need to be waterproof, but have to prevent dye bleeding. Thanks.

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Jasa, We would recommend Fiebing's Leather Balm with Atom Wax: www.weaverleathersupply.com/catalog/item-detail/27339/001/222 I use two finishes and am almost without any good working knowledge on so many others. I like the Leather Balm for a more matte finish. It's easy to apply, smells nice and buffs off easily. It's wax based so it gives the leather a very smooth, low gloss look with a really nice feel.Thanks for the question!

[@gordonrussell7165]

Hello Chuck. Love your videos. As a novice leathercrafter I have created a project, a coffee mat, which I have carved a rose onto and painted with acrylic paints. I am fairly pleased but dont have a real glossy , smooth finish to my paintwork. Any tips you can give me there....Thanks Gordon

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi Gordon, We would recommend adding a top coat. This will give you some gloss and protect the paint. Something like Resolene works well for a glossy finish. We'll link a video with Joe Meling if you would like to see how he applies a top coat to his painted leather: fb.watch/1vZDAukckA/

[@gordonrussell7165]

@@WeaverLeatherSupply Thanks Chuck. My tooling learning is coming along nicely...although a long way to go yet....but perseverance will prevail... Thanks Gordon

[@arturssmits8212]

Hi Chuck, Great videos, thank you and Weaver Leathercraft. I have 2 in one questions. What would be the most permanent, resistant, waterproof and long lasting one finish to use after applying an antique on designs? And second question as well similar. Which Antique better to use - Antique Finish or Antique Leather Stain to make sure that design is lasting longer, and to avoid fading and washing off? Thanks in advance, Art

[@alanedson5185]

I have some Smith's Leather Balm. Would there be any benefit if it was applied to leather that has already been finished with Resolene?

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Yes, there would be benefit of doing that. Smiths Leather Balm is waxy, it helps to make it water resistant and stain resistant. The Resolene mostly just helps to seal in the dye.

[@TheHarpmaven]

Hi Chuck, I am making black veg-tanned leather belts for bikers. I used Fiebings Black Leather dye. I dip dyed it, let it dry for a couple of days. The first belt turned out fine, so I put Fiebings leather sheen spray on there, 2 coats. The problem is, when I rub with a soft white cloth, the black dye keeps coming off. I can't sell this belt to someone and have the dye come off and ruin their clothes! What do I do? Any tips would be greatly appreciated! Thank you, Annita

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi Annita, It’s not a perfect plan but you can deglaze the edges and flesh side of the belt, top coat it heavily and that will help some. Here’s what I would suggest. From here on, go with the Pro Dye and once dry clean the belts with a lightly (very lightly) oiled cotton rag and do the face, edges (heavily) and the flesh (heavily). Use something like Leather Balm but go easy on the face and edges (normal) and then heavy on the flesh side. Buff the edges and back with a rag and you will knock out about 99% chance of rub-off. It’s still dyed but it will help immensely.

[@jayj4142]

Hi, Chuck...really love your videos. I’ve been using the Leather Balm/Atom Wax finish and had some questions on it... When I apply it using the sponge brush like you suggested, it seems to leave a lot of bubbles and it’s difficult for me to get rid of the bubbles on the surface. It also seems to go deep into the my beveling and leaves residue there that is difficult to buff out due to the deep bevels. Any suggestions on what to do to help with these issues please? Looking forward to watching and learning more from your videos...thank you!

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi Jay, I'm sorry you're having trouble with this! One question I have is are you wiping away the excess and then buffing with a soft cloth immediately after applying? This should take care of the bubbles and residue. If you are doing this and it's still giving you issues let me know and I'll do some testing!

[@jayj4142]

Weaver Leathercraft Thank you for your reply...yes, I’m wiping the excess off immediately and trying to buff it...it is really tacky though, so tends to take fibers off my buffing cloth and puts them on the surface of my work. Even when I do that, my beveling is pretty deep, so it is quite difficult to get the excess out of the beveled areas. I’d need to use a small pick or something like that to get in there to remove it.

[@jayj4142]

Ok, well I never heard anything back from y’all about this. I used the leather balm a couple of days ago exactly as you showed in the video and it splotched all over the panel. I had to basically soak it in another application of it and that got rid of some of the blotches, but certainly not ideal at all. And now I have a new project with floral tooling on it...how can I apply this stuff on there without the wax getting imbedded in all my beveling and undercuts??? How should I do that please? I need help here...the stuff has a nice finish when it worked but I keep having tons of problems like this. Help, please???

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

@@jayj4142 I have had the same issue with the Leather Balm, but, the trick is to get complete coverage on the entire panel in the first pass. I wouldn’t go with a dauber. Use something like a sponge so you can cover a larger area as fast as possible then come back with a lighter coat to fill in. That should take care of the problem but I would experiment with it on some scrap just to see if you feel like that takes care of the issue. One more bit of help. I love the Leather Balm (as you said, it’s a nice look), but, the Saddle-Lac is my favorite. It’s a spray on and if a lite pass is made then it dries quickly, has a lower level of gloss and doesn’t change the color at all. There’s a trick to using it, so, if you want to go that route let me know and I’ll fill you in! See if this helps

[@jayj4142]

@@WeaverLeatherSupplyStill have been unsuccessful in using the Leather Balm. Yes - please let me know how to use the Saddle-Lac properly and I will give that a try. Thank you!

[@darthbane53]

Does Weaver Leathercraft sell the stamp you used to make that dragon skin/scale? I've been looking for a stamp just like that!

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi Alex! The scales are actually made using an English Point punch and then beveling. We'll link the video here where Chuck shows how he does this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWKmopiih8ygba8

[@codyironblood]

can you use just beeswax to seal/finish the leather

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Yes, you can use beeswax as a top coat/sealant.

[@glenpaul3606]

What color brown is that???

[@tahiramatullah3573]

Can the top coat be applied to all leather types or it is used on vegetable tanned leather.And is vegetable tanned leather same with animal skin. Thank you so much.

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi Tahir, Most chrome tanned leathers are finished during the tanning process so they don't need a top coat but you can apply the same top coats as you would on vegetable tanned leather. Vegetable tanned leather can be cowhides or other types of animal skin.

[@tahiramatullah3573]

@@WeaverLeatherSupply I understand better.Thank you so much.

[@madMX96]

Hi what should i do when applying waterbased top coat onto waterbased base coat with foam? as it is ruining my base by mixing with it. Do not have acces to spray equipment...

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

You are right! The water based products have all kinds of issues and all will re-constitute even with a bit of rain hitting them. I would suggest avoiding these and go with the Fiebing’s alcohol and Pro dyes, antiques and top coats. These have never let me down and each works exactly like it is supposed to. As an example, I kept trying the water based antique gels and they never worked like I though they should. When I jumped over to the Fiebing’s antiques I now have to keep myself from antiquing everything! Ha! I hope this helps!

[@akaredcrossbow]

Thank You! Can you use a topcoat, resolene on suede/roughout!

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

The suede and roughout won’t take a top coat, however, Fiebing’s has a Suede and Roughout Finish that I haven’t used yet but those who have say they love it.

[@akaredcrossbow]

Weaver Leathercraft Thank you! I will try to find it. I did use the resolene on a test piece and it seemed to work well. I took a nylon brush and roughed it up a bit when it was dry.

[@jameschance3066]

I have a leather fire helmet I want to dye red. How would you go about doing this?

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi James, It depends a little bit on what color the helmet is currently. If it's a light color, you can apply deglazer to remove any top coat and then dye the leather red using something like Fiebing's Pro Dye, and re-apply a top coat. If the helmet is a dark color, dye will will not cover the dark color - if anything it will just become a darker shade. You would be better off painting it with Angelus acrylic paint.

[@pricelessclips]

I had a 24x16 leather that I dyed brown. I applied the leather balm to whole 24x16 leather in one application with a brush. I forgot it dries pretty fast which I wasn't about to buff the whole area evenly. That leather now is ugly and expensive error. What is the best technique when applying leather finish to a large area like 24x16 and making sure buffing is even. I tried applying it in 3 sections, but you can see the 3 sections with a noticeable line. Pls. show me the best option before I apply the leather finish on my new piece of leather. Thanks

[@Alice_in_art_land]

Such a helpful video. Thankyou Chuck! I have a question! I’m making medieval leather bracers for a friends consume. I’ve already dyes the leather and finished it with resolene. But I forgot to buff it and now I’m left with a streaky surface with bubbles on it! Is there anyway I can get the resolene off and start over? Thankyou in advance Ify

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi there, Thanks so much for watching. The best way to get the Resolene off is to use Deglazer. This will strip off any top coat. Hope that helps!

[@angelabrown5748]

Firstly, thank you for such informative tutorials! My question is in regards to the Leather Balm with Atoms Wax. I applied it to a large piece of leather with a sponge brush and it came out streaky. Also some areas of the leather have a small pebble grain and I think too much of the coating settled into the low part of the grain. I think because I tried doing too large of an area at once, I wasn't able to remove the excess quick enough and couldn't buff it off. What do you suggest I use to remove any excess?

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi Angela, I would try buffing the leather with a cotton cloth first and if that doesn't take care of it, you can use deglazer to remove the residue. Maybe try working in smaller sections to re-apply the top coat.

[@j.m.england6828]

Hi there i'm still enjoying your helpful videos, but for starting out as I am, i'm needing to learn what is it I should be using on leather that is semi lightweight, I bought a pack of remnants as a good starter, I never got any heavy leather & I want to make maybe a keychain, coin purse, wallets or cigarette lighter holder, etc, I think the leather I got may be to light weight, so can any of this be successfully used, can it be thickened by being treated with a finish of some sort, i'd appreciate any helpful pointers that you can give me on this issue thanks.

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi Melody, There isn't a way to thicken the leather but you could always glue two pieces together to get a heavier weight. You should be able to use the leather remnants for most of the items you mentioned above. You could do a four strand braid keychain or tassle keychains. Coin purses work great with thinner leather and you you'll want a pretty thin leather for lighter holders too. If the leather is chrome tanned you won't be able to wet mold it but you can still shape it and sew it around the shape of the lighter. Hope that helps, let us know if you have any other questions!

[@dannygarcia4322]

I’m about to use a top coat from Leather Hero. They don’t really have much instruction how to use their product. Should I still do a pass and wipe the excess?

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi Danny, I'm sorry, I have never used that product so I don't have a good answer for you. I would probably experiment on a scrap piece of leather and see how it does with applying it and then buffing. If that doesn't work then try applying a thin coat and just let it dry.

[@randomrangoon5476]

What would you recommend on dyed leather car seats? The dye is black and I can't find a good sealant/finish

[@michaeledwards8194]

What stamp did you use for the scales on this?

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi Michael, We used an English point punch and just didn't punch through the leather all the way, then used a beveler to add dimension. You can check out the video on how to do this here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWKmopiih8ygba8

[@erichutchinson4831]

How well does atom wax protect against dye rub off?

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi Eric, If you are using Pro Dye there shouldn't be much rub off so the Atom wax works great. If you are using an alcohol dye, you may want to bump up to more of a sealant top coat like Saddle Lac or Resolene because alcohol dye will have more rub off.

[@krishnendhuchakra6358]

why leather becomes stiff after applying pro dyes and resolene coat?

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

It could be the leather reacting differently to the dye. What you can do is put a light coat of neatsfoot oil on the dry leather before dyeing. Let the oil soak in for an hour or so before applying the Pro Dye. Hope that helps!

[@krishnendhuchakra6358]

Weaver Leathercraft Thank you. I did the same before. But it did not work actually. The stiffness looted space to two put cards in a card holder pocket even though i gave enough clearance. Before dying it was convenient to out two cards but after that it is hard to put even a card. Is it because the alcoholic content in the pro dyes?

[@MobyBrickFlicks]

I heard that using atom wax on an antique finish doesnt work because the antique is a gel and the wax rubs it off or something...

[@MobyBrickFlicks]

Weaver Leather Craft Supply thanks, i tried it but it still wiped off some of the antique. Its because i used a mahoganey antique to get the color i wanted but i might try what you do with the oil dye then an antique

[@darrellramsey8099]

Hi chuck. Great videos my question is when applying oil dye how long should I wait until I put on a top coat.

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi Darrell, Thanks for watching! In the winter when there is no humidity 2-3 hours is fine but during the summer when the humidity is high I'll do at least 5 hours or overnight for drying time.

[@peoplearesmart9189]

What leather dye would you more recommend a pro oil dye or a alcohol based dye?

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

We always recommend Pro Dye, the oil based dye stuff will leave less pigment on the surface after the dye dries. Hope that helps! The following video explains the difference between the two a little bit more: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKDOmZhspN2boMU

[@JoseHernandez-fp9dj]

Is it okay to apply this is you already treated your leather with saddle soap and conditioner or is that to much product?

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi Jose, As long as the conditioner has had time to soak into the leather you should be able to add a coat of Leather Balm but we wouldn't recommend doing it right after applying the conditioner.

[@Scribnastyman]

Mr. Chuck. Can i use leather balm with atom wax on a pull up leather? Id really like to know.

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

You can add some Leather Balm, and it’s not bad but, the oils tend to defeat the Balm. When bending the leather the wax tends to crack (not really crack) but it overemphasizes the pull-up and doesn’t look great.

[@ricardoserrano8601]

First of all great videos without a doubt. Question. Working on a watch cuff, waterstained the cuff with a tan color. Would you recommend atom wax or leather sheen? If so do I have to apply the wax eventually down the line or is once enough to seal the project? Cheers and thanks

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Ricardo, thank you for the comment! I would definitely go with the Leather Balm. The Leather Sheen is bad about spitting and, just in my opinion, kind of a pain to get consistent. The wax is pretty good about wicking in and holding. Once it starts to wear a bit (probably years down the road) you can add a new coat and it will almost go right back to looking new again.

[@ricardoserrano8601]

Thank you so much. I'll be giving atom wax a try. I am afraid of the water stain rubbing off specially unto my clothes. I live in California so limited in certain dyes/stains I can purchase here. Many thanks again really enjoy your tutorials!!

[@sfkid57]

Question after you dyed leather do you have to put a top finish coat to keep the dye from bleeding over time? I am still kind of confused about that

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi Rob, The answer is yes. In order to have the least chance of bleeding, you do need to use some kind of top coat finish to seal the leather. Some dyes have a tendency to cause more bleeding than others but what we’ve found that works best is Pro Dye from Fiebings. That coupled with a good finish like Tuff Kote or Leather Balm with atom wax will make for almost virtually no bleeding.

[@erichutchinson4831]

@@WeaverLeatherSupply How well does atom wax work compared to other finishes in protecting against dye rub off, applying it the way you do?

[@moniquehoffer3527]

Small question... when dyeing, antiques and then applying a top coat(sealer) of some kind... when do you oil the leather ?

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi Monique, If using oil in the process do it in this order. Dye, oil, antique, top coat. A couple tips when applying oil, apply very sparingly with a rag to get oil on as evenly as possible, otherwise, it can cause streaking which won’t look great and too much oil will also make so that a top coat won’t properly adhere to the project. Hope this helps!

[@moniquehoffer3527]

Weaver Leathercraft thanks for this... I love the sharing of knowledge. And appreciate it.

[@joeofnotrades]

I made a mistake with resolene and tried to wipe off my belt before drying with a damp cloth, it's not has a slightly tacky streaky finish, how can I fix that?

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi Joey, You could use some deglazer to remove any leftover resolene and then re-apply the top coat. Hope that helps!

[@wendyhegedus9552]

Hello. What is your recommendation for a good water resisintant/proofing sealant?

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi Wendy! The best water resistant sealer I've found is beeswax - we did some experimenting for a live video and this seemed to work the best!

[@retrofoxxx]

Thanks for interesting video! Have a question. Can I use a Fiebings Institutional Leather finish after leather balm?

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Thank you so much for watching! I would say don't apply the finish on top of the leather balm, since the leather balm is already applied, the finish won't go on evenly.

[@R2D2arthurge]

How can I prevent the dye to come off

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi Arthur, We would recommend Fiebing's Resolene as a top coat to seal the color in and prevent rub-off: www.weaverleathersupply.com/catalog/item-detail/50-1920/fiebings-resolene/pr_8070/cp_/shop-now/leather-care/dyes-paints-finishes/top-coat

[@Darkeklaw]

Resolene works really well. It's what I seal my wallets with.

[@antoniohernandez9301]

Have a question I’m making a leather knife sheath I dye it first with pro dye light brown and after it drys I apply leather balm with atom wax once it’s completely dry I notice there’s a dark green shine on it

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi Antonio, Did you buff the Atom Wax after applying it?

[@antoniohernandez9301]

Weaver Leathercraft yes I did I apply it just how you do it on the holster video I use a sponge brush brush it on wipe off the excess and then buff right away one more thing do when I dye my piece I dip dye one time and then I did my like it because it was to light and then I dye them again right away this was before the atom wax do you thing too much dye did this too ???

[@RobPolson]

I've tried Leather Balm w Atom Wax but haven't had good results regarding weatherproofing. Is this more for leathers not subjected to the outdoors?

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hello Rob! Nothing is a perfect sealant to leather but we would recommend that you try our Snow Proof Original Weatherproofing Paste (50-2085), Here is the link with more details: products.weaverleathersupply.com/search?w=50-2085

[@cchase4314]

Fiebing's Resolene is a top finish that will give you more water resistance.

[@nolamu]

Do you apply the gloss or the sheen while the paint is wet? Thank you

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

You'll want to apply the finish once the paint and/or dye has dried completely..

[@nolamu]

@@WeaverLeatherSupply Thank you.

[@Cobra8719]

How does a finish affect an acrylic paint on leather?

[@WeaverLeatherSupply]

Hi there, We usually recommend the Angelus top coat for for acrylic paint. It's made specifically for Angelus acrylic paints.

[@Thea_MojaveOutliersWhipmakers]

Yanno what's killing me? The SHIPPING! *sigh But I love the atom wax.