wlg190861 Report post Posted December 21, 2014 I am using acrylic dye/paint on natural strap leather from weaver, its white acrylic. After it dries an you flex the leather, the acrylic cracks. Is there way to stop this ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paramedic04 Report post Posted December 21, 2014 In my experience, if you thin the acrylic down with a reducer and apply in light coats, flexing the leather while it dries with each coat, it shouldn't give you too much trouble. Acrylic sits on top, unlike spirit and oil dyes that penetrate the grain. Also, if you have any resolene, a coat of 50/50 mix (with water) will help your paint stick more evenly. I use Wicked Colors by Createx. They come pre-reduced and light coats really make those colors pop. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wlg190861 Report post Posted December 21, 2014 I was just thinking, could you thin the acrylic with linseed oil to make it absorb into the leather more an keep it more flexible? Please if you have any experience with acrylic, Help, I am in the dark here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wlg190861 Report post Posted December 21, 2014 Where can you get wicked dye ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
25b Report post Posted December 22, 2014 You can't thin acrylic with oil because it's water-based. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
treybecca Report post Posted December 31, 2014 Try Angelus leather paint. It is specifically made for the shoe industry and flexes better then any paint I have used so far. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
