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]

[JRLeather2]

I don't think that is the exact color I used, but they have several other "metal" colors

[Dun]

Will it need to bend? Havn't tried yet but I have read that multiple light coats need to be applied, bending slightly and making tiny cracks in the paint. Each new layer fills and blends the thousands of tiny cracks so they aren't visible as a single big crack in the paint job.