Members Becca4U Posted December 31, 2008 Members Report Posted December 31, 2008 Okay, I don't know about you guys, but I am always trying to save a few bucks. I have attached a picture of a checkbook I made for myself a couple of years ago. I decided to try out the cheap acrylic paint available in the crafts area of my local walmart to see how it would hold up on leather. I have lugged this around for a few years and as far as I am concerned, the paint has help up rather well. I wasn't happy with the highlighting effects, but figured I'd be re-painting it before too long. Now I'm stuck. Anyway, just thought I'd share. Happy New Year to ALL! Becca Wallet.bmp Wallet.bmp Quote
Members bustedlifter Posted January 1, 2009 Members Report Posted January 1, 2009 Looks great! It looks to be holding up quite well. I've been using BIC permanent markers and am happy with the results. Quote
tashabear Posted January 1, 2009 Report Posted January 1, 2009 Good to know -- I use acrylics a lot. Sometimes it's the cheapy craft acrylics, but I've started buying the Liquitex Basics brand artist's acrylics. They mix more cleanly and are a little thicker, so more opaque and easier to push around on the surface. Quote
Members SouthPaw Posted January 4, 2009 Members Report Posted January 4, 2009 thks for the info tashabear/becca i have used liquitex glossies on a few wall paintings in my kids rooms....i think i might try this on leather now.... Quote
tashabear Posted January 4, 2009 Report Posted January 4, 2009 thks for the info tashabear/becca i have used liquitex glossies on a few wall paintings in my kids rooms....i think i might try this on leather now.... Just be sure to put a good sealant on it! Quote
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