Paint Choices For Archery Armguard

[MMArmoury]

OK I know that somewhere deep in the forum threads here people have talked about the right paints to use on leather but I can't track them down so far. I am looking for the right type of paint for use on an archery armguard. Since it will curve and the straps will pass through buckles what is the best choice? I know of Tandy Cova-dye, but someone mentioned a better one.

[ClayB]

Most any brand of acrylic paint will work on leather. I've used Delta Ceramcoat, Liquitex and a few others. I've been hearing a lot of good things about the new Eco Flow Cova Colors from Tandy and will be trying them out soon.

[Glock21]

Most any brand of acrylic paint will work on leather. I've used Delta Ceramcoat, Liquitex and a few others. I've been hearing a lot of good things about the new Eco Flow Cova Colors from Tandy and will be trying them out soon.

I hate to be a thread jacker.............But when you paint leather how do you finish it after painting?

[Newbee]

I am so glad you asked that question. I have been reading everything I can find, trying to learn about acrylic paint,dye,conditioning, and sealing leather! (all will be performed on a project) Should I condition the leather before acrylic paint and dye?..or after?...should I apply a conditioner after sealing the leather? Is Neat Lac a sealer and conditioner or just a sealer? Is Super Sheen just a sealer or is it a conditioner too? I would love to know a procedure for a Newbee (me) to follow that would involve acrylic paint, dye, conditioning, and sealing one project. I know there are a lot of products out there to use. Maybe if I start with a way that will work for sure, I can experiment as I go from there.