Possible to carve/paint lettering on bridle leather?

[roraliyah]

I bought some bridle leather I really want to use for some award breastcollars that require painted lettering. Is there a way I can do this?? I've been told you can't carve on bridle leather and I've also heard it's not ideal but it can be done. Thanks!!

[superpacker]

I had a similar question, but not about carving, just about painting. I've got some very waxy english bridle, and I wanted to paint some basic stripes on it, is that possible?

[garypl]

7 minutes ago, superpacker said:

I had a similar question, but not about carving, just about painting. I've got some very waxy english bridle, and I wanted to paint some basic stripes on it, is that possible?

I’ve never tried paint on bridle leather, but I know that the Giardini paint I use sticks tenaciously to just about anything it touches, so it is likely it will work on bridle leather.  I would wipe the area to be painted with some alcohol first to minimize any oil or wax on the surface, then try to rough the surface a little before painting.  Try it on some scrap and give it some time to see if any oil comes back to the surface to cause any problems.

Gary