Members Amanita Posted February 2, 2012 Members Report Posted February 2, 2012 I do a lot of my leatherwork for costuming/cosplay, so that means using a lot of metallic finish. Trouble is, what I've been able to find so far mostly sucks. Tandy's cova colors are nice, but their metallics just don't give me the look I want. I tried some stuff from the art supply store, and it didn't even stay on the leather when I flexed it a bit. Good thing I tested it on scrap first! So does anyone have any suggestions for metallic finishes that will work on leather, and look better than the cova colors? Quote
Members MHolzer Posted February 2, 2012 Members Report Posted February 2, 2012 I do a lot of my leatherwork for costuming/cosplay, so that means using a lot of metallic finish. Trouble is, what I've been able to find so far mostly sucks. Tandy's cova colors are nice, but their metallics just don't give me the look I want. I tried some stuff from the art supply store, and it didn't even stay on the leather when I flexed it a bit. Good thing I tested it on scrap first! So does anyone have any suggestions for metallic finishes that will work on leather, and look better than the cova colors? I use the Folk Art brand metallic paints on my masks and have had pretty good luck with them so far. I seal it with Resolene or Super Sheen once it's dry. Quote
Members radar67 Posted February 2, 2012 Members Report Posted February 2, 2012 I use the Folk Art brand metallic paints on my masks and have had pretty good luck with them so far. I seal it with Resolene or Super Sheen once it's dry. I use the Folk Art as well. I usually mix it with water to thin it. Thinning it helps it bond to the leather's pores better, it does take more coats though. I seal with a 50/50 water/resolene mix. Two coats with a good amount of dry time in between coats. FYI, do not attempt to seal before the paint has a chance to completely dry. Quote
Members Spinner Posted February 2, 2012 Members Report Posted February 2, 2012 The Angelus leather acrylic paints in all colors, including the metallics work great. Silver, Gold, Pewter, Copper and I believe a few others. I use them quite often when I tool service pins/medals for military folks. Quote
Members Amanita Posted February 2, 2012 Author Members Report Posted February 2, 2012 The Angelus leather acrylic paints in all colors, including the metallics work great. Silver, Gold, Pewter, Copper and I believe a few others. I use them quite often when I tool service pins/medals for military folks. I think I can find the Folk art ones at my local art supply store, where can I find the Angelus ones? Quote
Members Sylvia Posted February 3, 2012 Members Report Posted February 3, 2012 I think I can find the Folk art ones at my local art supply store, where can I find the Angelus ones? http://www.dharmatrading.com/html/eng/10144517-AA.shtml Dharmatrading rocks. Quote
Members Amanita Posted February 3, 2012 Author Members Report Posted February 3, 2012 Awesome, thanks! Quote
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