The resisting technique using Gel Antiques or Hi-Lite Stain brings depth to your projects. It highlights tooling and carving work on the surface while shadowing cuts and impressions. The resist process gives character to leather, an aged look many have come to love. The most important step with a resist is to make sure you apply a sealant like Tandy’s Eco-Flo Super Shene or Top Finish first. After that you can apply Eco-Flo Hi-Lite Stain or Gel Antique. Try this process on your leather goods. Th

Happy Tip Tuesday Y'all! This week's tutorial is a throwback project from a mid 90's Tandy Ad. We hope y'all enjoy! Leather Bill Ball Cap Instructions 1. I started by deconstructing one of two identical hats. If this is not an option, you can make a photo copy of the hat to make a pattern; or just trace around the bill of the cap. 2. Draw tooling design. This is a great place to use a designer leather if tooling isn’t your style. 3. Transfer design onto leather 4. Carve & tool 5. Paint, dye, sta