come help , experts in painting and dying

[Katlyn4jc]

how do i achieve that look.

struggling with painting/giving  the tiny tiny letters silver.

 

can someone help

[sageren]

I use a really thin fine paint brush for small details like that. really small amount of silver paint and take my time.

[Katlyn4jc]

Thanks. Wow that so much time indeed. Was hoping there would be a rub n buff technique or silver metallic pen that would do the magic 

[Instinctive]

You might want to try the Pilot paint maker's with a super fine point. https://is.gd/fSIvue

I've had one on my archery tackle box for years to number my arrows.

[Katlyn4jc]

Thanks. Are they permanent and if possible please share a picture of your work 

[Katlyn4jc]

Do you use these before or after painting and sealing. Please take me through the steps 

[Instinctive]

They are very permanent, oil based paints. I have not used it on leather but just tried on a piece of unfinished veg tan and it wrote on it without running. I suspect sealed leather will be best then seal over top. As with all new technique, experiment to be sure.

[fredk]

Seal the leather first, then use a gel ink pen, then seal again when ink is dry

[Katlyn4jc]

Thanks 

[BJP]

I use a fine brush and silver acrylic paint and just go slowly.      It'll pay off.  

Im not sure how a pen will fare after your work has been Resolened.  Not sure if the ink will smear or not. I know acrylic will not.