{"product_id":"add-more-pop-to-your-tooling-with-antiquing","title":"Add more pop to your tooling with Antiquing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"178\"\u003eInstructor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trevor Alexander\u003cbr data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"195\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"213\"\u003eCourse Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 minutes | \u003cstrong data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"235\"\u003eLessons:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\u003cbr data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"241\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"257\"\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner to Intermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1545\" id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1294\"\u003eAchieving clean, consistent antiquing doesn’t have to feel like guesswork.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003eIn this short, focused workshop,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003eTrevor Alexander\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eopens his bench and walks you through the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003eexact antiquing process\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehe relies on day in and day out — the same method he refined over years of trial, error, and saddle-making experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1547\" data-end=\"1888\"\u003eYou’ll learn how to prepare your leather, and how to apply Trevor’s signature\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1688\"\u003etwo-coat resist method.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"2284\"\u003eFrom there, Trevor demonstrates how to apply antique paste,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1978\"\u003ework it into the tooling\u003c\/strong\u003e, clean it without removing too much color, and buff it to a smooth, even finish. You’ll see how he handles both\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2091\" data-end=\"2123\"\u003etooled and untooled sections\u003c\/strong\u003e, how he keeps color consistent across the entire project, and how he avoids the streaks, blotches, and dried-paste marks that frustrate so many leathercrafters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2525\"\u003eHe also covers stitching considerations — whether you want\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2345\" data-end=\"2371\"\u003ebright, clean stitches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor a more\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2382\" data-end=\"2404\"\u003eaged, antique look\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— and ends with his go-to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2454\"\u003enon-cutting topcoat\u003c\/strong\u003e: multiple light coats of Leather Sheen for a durable, polished finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2527\" data-end=\"2766\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis is a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2537\" data-end=\"2564\"\u003equick, practical course\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edesigned to be a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2606\"\u003erepeatable reference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eyou can return to every time you antique a project.\u003cbr data-start=\"2658\" data-end=\"2661\"\u003eIf you want crisp contrast, smooth color, and a professional finish, Trevor’s process will get you there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet Your Instructor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrevor alexander has been devoted to leather work since he bought his first side of leather at the age of 16. His earlier projects were mainly headstalls, spur straps, and gun holsters. In 2015 he started his career as a saddle maker for Burns saddlery. Since then he has worked on hundreds of saddles and has trained many people in the art of leather. He strives for excellence with every saddle he makes and still has the same passion for leather work as he did when he was 16. Trevor spends any spare time he has with his family and friends or riding motorcycles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trevor Alexander","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45717989228735,"sku":"FLAWLESS-ANTIQUE-ALEXANDER","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/7367\/6223\/files\/PXL_20251011_163742464.jpg?v=1781280716","url":"https:\/\/illumeconnect.com\/products\/add-more-pop-to-your-tooling-with-antiquing","provider":"Illume Connect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}