tell us about leather paints

[vera]

New works

We wish to start to work with paints. What firms and why it is better to use? What features of work with color?

[JohnK]

Vera,

Two of the best artisans working with color in leather today are Peter Main and Tony Laier. Both are published and will be in Fort Worth, TX during the International Federation of Leather Guilds show October 17-21, 2007. They will be holding classes during that period. For more information contact me and I'll send you the schedule.

JKK

*edited out email address to prevent spamming. More info on the show available in the calendar section, or at

http://2007ifolgshow.com ~~Johanna

[bustedlifter]

New works

We wish to start to work with paints. What firms and why it is better to use? What features of work with color?

I also checked out your website, very unique work, I like it! Any more pics of chicks in leather?

[ClayB]

New works

We wish to start to work with paints. What firms and why it is better to use? What features of work with color?

Hi Vera,

I have looked at your website and the pictures you are posting here and your work is really nice. You do such a variety of things and they all look great. The pictures of buildings and scenery really interest me and I keep going back to look at them.

When it comes to painting leather, there are a couple different ways to do it. You can use dyes which penetrate the leather and are usually alcohol based or you can use acrylic paints which stay mostly on top of the leather. Both have thier advantages and disadvantages. There has been some discussion in the "Dyes and Finishes" section of the forum. You might want to browse through that area, and then if you have more questions, just ask.

Welcome to the forum. We are glad to have you and hope you continue to post pictures of your work.

Clay