How to make leather look like brass

[Dwight]

I've got a special project I need to do, . . . make several 2 1/2 inch square pieces of carved leather look like brass.  

The pieces will have ancient Roman symbols, . . . nothing really intricate.

It doesn't have to pass a tight inspection, . . . just have a brass appearance from out at about 5 feet or more.

Anybody got a real good suggestion?

Thanks, may God bless,

Dwight

 

[Carson]

Some sort of modified saddle tan probably.

[Webicons]

I’ve seen some tutorials on YouTube on making plastic look like metal.  Usually starts with a base coat of Black paint follows by coats of metallic paint followed by some carefully applied “antiquing” compound.  

Black dye is readily available; Angelus has a line of metallic leather paint and Tandy has antiquing rub.   Should be able to scrap something up. 

Please post when done. 

https://angelusdirect.com/collections/metallic-paint

Edited February 7, 2018 by Webicons

[GoldenKnight]

What about using Gilder's Paste?

The gold, antique gold or mix the copper and gold and you can get a cool effect.  There's an endless amount of artistic freedom there.  It's a really cool product.

https://goo.gl/images/hVqZ1L

https://goo.gl/images/gwL2SV

Here's just one of many sources that sells it. Wally World (Wal-Mart for the international community/ folks), Amazon, Springfield Leather, ... and others.

I've used it with good success on some projects and a little goes a looong way (1 oz covers 30 square feet).  

Coat with Resolene (spray it on is best if able) & it should give a good result.  

http://www.firemountaingems.com/shop/gilders_paste-leather_working_technique

I think it might be the solution to what you're looking to do and be a keeper.

Let us know what you end up doing.

Be safe.

Edited February 7, 2018 by GoldenKnight
Add links to pics

[bullmoosepaddles]

Also you can try a search for Plaid Liquid Leaf Paint. My brother used to restore old cast iron lamps and antique picture frames. He used a similar product, rubbed  on like we use antiquing,  to create highlights.

Good luck

[gigi]

Another product is 'AMACO Rub 'n Buff Wax Metallic Finish', finished with a clear coat (otherwise it does rub off constantly).

'Angelus' acrylic leather paint has also metallic look but comes in bronze, not brass: https://angelusdirect.com/products/bronze-paint

Edited February 7, 2018 by gigi

[JRLeather2]

I painted this with acrylics...

[Dwight]

That is pretty much the look I want.

Mind sharing the brand name and the "where I got it"?

The Roman Centurion belt I need for a costume is $200 from India and really doesn't have the images I want.

This opens the door to a really good looking belt.

Thanks, Jeff, . . . may God bless,

Dwight

[GoldenKnight]

Gold Frost Eco-Flo Hi-Lite Color Stain is another option.

I tried uploading a pic, but the file was too large.  It will give that appearance too.

 

[JRLeather2]