Finish the leather embossing work by applying a pore filler!
Video produced 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 RTC and Pro-Resist are products that have the same functions and the same application method. Only the brand differs: Bee Natural Leather Care for the former and Fiebing's for the latter.
These products have 3 main functions :
- The pore-filling function before coloring: prevents a dye or patina from impregnating the non-textured areas of a worked leather.
- The function of selective use of the pore filler (in particular to block the dye and isolate a embossed pattern).
- The protective function after coloring or on natural leather.
HOW TO APPLY RTC OR PRO RESIST TO LEATHER?
We recommend applying the product with a piece of short hair to avoid leaving small marks from bubbles.
HOW TO BLOCK A PATTERN BEFORE DYEING?
Simply apply RTC or Pro-Resist to the pattern you want to block using a brush (to be as precise as possible). It takes about 1 hour to dry. The product can be applied to an already dyed pattern or to 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 out a design with acrylic paint.
1. Apply the acrylic paint to the design: apply 1 or 2 coats.
2. Let 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. Let dry for at least 1 hour (even more).
5. Tint your leather with dye.
6. Clean and protect your leather with a cloth and RTC or Pro-Resist.
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DOES THIS WORK WITH WHITE PAINT?
Good news ! This also works with white acrylic paint. However, we recommend waiting at least 2-3 hours after applying RTC or Pro-Resist to dye your leather (the pores must be blocked). 
