Butterflies

[UKRay]

I was really impressed with these butterflies and have been trying to recreate the colors but I can't get that lovely transparency. It is almost like watercolor paint. Has anyone got any idea how it is done and what dye has been used here?

[celticleather]

I just copied this from a description on an e-Bay item (No 290177683318) . . . sounds as if it might fit the bill . . .

'Eco-Flo Cova Color is a water based, low V.O.C., acrylic paints for use on natural veg-tanned tooling leather. Colors are opaque when used full strength, but may be thinned with water to reduce intensity. If enough water is added, Cova Colors will become very transparent and can be used as a wash to tint large or small areas. Colors may be mixed to form many different hues.'

It's available in the UK from http://www.theidentitystore.co.uk/

[tashabear]

I use regular acrylic craft paint, thinned with water. I can get 4oz bottles at the craft store for <$2.