Leather Painting Step-by-Step with Tools and Examples

Learn how to paint leather step-by-step, from preparing the surface with deglazing to selecting the right paint applicators, using acrylic paints like Angelus for vibrant colors, and finishing touches for added protection and style. Leather painting made easy.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Preparing Leather
01:34 - What is Deglazing
02:29 - How to Use Deglazer
03:37 - Paint Applicators
04:15 - How to Paint Leather
06:03 - Drying Leather
06:22 - Painted Leather Appearance
07:08 - Finishing
07:58 - Summary
ITEMS MENTIONED:
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Angelus Leather Paintbrushes - amzn.to/3Fjl5iS
Cosmetic Sponge / Wedges - amzn.to/47YB0PN
Foam Paint Applicator Sponge - 1 inch - amzn.to/4bxZNfE
Angelus Acrylic Matte Finisher - amzn.to/4by0ghU
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[@sandrastudebaker7]

I enjoyed this simple video...I enjoy redoing Vintage LOUIS VUITTON bags and have issued where I should use the Acrylic finisher or the 4 coat Finisher on my leather project..what do u suggest?

[@internationalleatherclub]

Hello 😃 The Finisher might be a little more forgiving and easier to apply, and has that range of finish styles from matte to gloss.
The 4-Coat might dry a little faster, giving less working time especially for larger surfaces (to blend and such), while it can have some enhanced durability after a few coats.
For ease and overall good performance, the acrylic finisher is probably useful. For more durability and a little tricker application, the 4 coat could be worth trying.
Some finishes can even be "thinned" to preference, so often if I'll be doing repeated work (like you might be with the bags), it can be great to test a few things out and then see what gives the best results for that application.
Hope that helps some!

[@bensb4534]

I am looking to apply acrylic to veg tanned leather that I have dyed myself. Would you recommend that after dying and conditioning this would be the best time to apply the acrylic paint? I would like the final finish on my leather to be sealed with Resoline would I put an acrylic finish after painting acrylic and then Resoline over top or just Resoline on top of the acrylic paint?

[@internationalleatherclub]

Hey, yep you've got a good approach in mind: dye, condition, acrylic, then resolene.
It can often be good to test on scrap if you can, to make sure that whatever formulations of those products work smoothly and don't have any unexpected reactions (even though each will be dry before applying the next).
Sounds like a fun project, good luck with it!