How to prevent acrylic paint on leather from cracking after it is applied

[Michelley]

Hi, i wondered if any of you could help!

I have had a leather bag painted professionally with acrylic, and it looked lovely at the start, but now it is beginning to wrinkle and i am afraid that it is going to start cracking. 

Is there any conditioner or product that stops acrylic paint from cracking on leather?

Thanks for your help!

[Norton Custom Leather]

You can thin out the acrylic and apply it. After it dries for a week or so you can use the Leather and if it flexes without cracking continue to use it until it does start crack.  Then go back thin out the acrylic again and reapply as needed. This will fill the cracks and it will stop that look. I have done this on several pieces in the past including my own.

[Northmount]

On 3/30/2025 at 5:45 AM, Michelley said:

I have had a leather bag painted professionally with acrylic

Moved your post to Dyes, Antiques, Stains, Glues, Waxes, Finishes and Conditioners.