Check Book (been carried a couple of years) Paint Test

[Becca4U]

Okay,

I don't know about you guys, but I am always trying to save a few bucks. I have attached a picture of a checkbook I made for myself a couple of years ago.

I decided to try out the cheap acrylic paint available in the crafts area of my local walmart to see how it would hold up on leather. I have lugged this around for a few years and as far as I am concerned, the paint has help up rather well.

I wasn't happy with the highlighting effects, but figured I'd be re-painting it before too long. Now I'm stuck.

Anyway, just thought I'd share.

Happy New Year to ALL!

Becca

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[bustedlifter]

Looks great! It looks to be holding up quite well. I've been using BIC permanent markers and am happy with the results.

[tashabear]

Good to know -- I use acrylics a lot. Sometimes it's the cheapy craft acrylics, but I've started buying the Liquitex Basics brand artist's acrylics. They mix more cleanly and are a little thicker, so more opaque and easier to push around on the surface.

[SouthPaw]

thks for the info tashabear/becca i have used liquitex glossies on a few wall paintings in my kids rooms....i think i might try this on leather now....

[tashabear]

thks for the info tashabear/becca i have used liquitex glossies on a few wall paintings in my kids rooms....i think i might try this on leather now....

Just be sure to put a good sealant on it!