Finish the leather embossing work by applying a pore filler!
Video made with Yves Lesire, master craftsman and certified trainer for several years.
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT FUNCTIONS OF THESE PRODUCTS?
First of all, you should know that the RTC and the Pro-Resist are products that have the same functions and the same method of application. Only the brand differs Bee Natural Leather Care for the first and Fiebing's for the second.
These products have 3 main functions :
- The pore filler function before colouring: preventing a dye or patina from impregnating the non-textured areas of worked leather.
- The function of selective use of the filler (in particular to block the dye and isolate a repoussé pattern).
- The protective function after coloring or on natural leather.
HOW TO APPLY RTC OR PRO RESIST ON LEATHER?
We advise you to apply the product with a fall of woolly skin (short hair) to avoid having small traces left by bubbles.
HOW TO BLOCK A PATTERN BEFORE DYEING?
All you have to do is apply the RTC or the Pro-Resist on the pattern to be blocked using a brush (to be as precise as possible). Drying is about 1 hour. The product can be applied on an already tinted pattern or on natural leather .
COMPLETE GUIDE: HOW TO DYE LEATHER?
CAN RTC BE USED ON ACRYLIC PAINT?
RTC or Pro-Resist can also be used to block a design with acrylic paint.
1. Apply the acrylic paint to the pattern: apply 1 or 2 coats.
2. Leave to dry for at least 1 hour.
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3. Apply RTC or Pro-Resist to the pattern to be blocked using a brush (to be as precise as possible).
4. Leave to dry for at least 1 hour (even longer).
5. Tinting your leather with a dye.
6. Clean and protect your leather with a cloth and RTC or Pro-Resist.
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DOES IT WORK WITH WHITE PAINT?
Good news ! It also works with white acrylic paint. On the other hand, we invite you to wait at least 2-3 hours after applying RTC or Pro-Resist to tint your leather (the pores must be blocked). 
