Mandyneko

I started with the Crusader’s Gauntlets pattern from Tandy’s Leathercraft Library, and sized it down to fit me. These are made from veg tan leather, probably 6oz or so. Entire process from start to finish took about a week. The gold color comes from FolkArt Treasure Gold acrylic paint.

Just following up on my original post. I found a super shiny gold paint made by Folkart called Treasure Gold that is still flexible but beautifully shiny. I’m really happy with this look and wanted to share in case anyone is looking for similar results!

Thank you everyone for the suggestions! I did some experimenting with gold acrylic paint I already had, and I think that's the look I will use (middle sample). It flexes beautifully and doesn't crack. I wanted to use leather because this is for a She-Ra costume (if you remember her from the 80s), and I wanted to make the bracers, belt, headband, etc all out of the same material so they'd match exactly. The headband doesn't need to flex much, but the bracers and belt certainly do. I've also just started leatherwork, having made a few items (bracers, belt, pouch) for another costume last year. I really enjoyed working with it, and I love the "authenticity " it gives a design.

Hello, I'm fairly new to leatherwork and was wondering if anyone had some advice. I'm working on a costume that will have golden bracers to be worn on the arms (think Wonder Woman but not shiny metal). I got a bottle of Eco-Flo water stain in gold, and it's nice but very subtle in color. Do any of you have advice for getting a more eye-catching golden color on veg tan leather? Thanks!