What to use for inlays in horse tack

[Kj86]

Hi guys hoping someone can help me.

i have just been commissioned to make a custom tack set for a client and they are wanting rainbow and sparkly inlay.

i am struggling to find 100% leather to fit this criteria all I can find is the PU leatherette/faux leather stuff.

would this work at all?? I have never used fake stuff before . Trying to find any cool types of leather in Australia is next to impossible aswell

I have attached a picture of what my client is after.

thanks 

[Mattsbagger]

Airbrushing veg tan should work.

[Kj86]

I never thought of airbrushing thank you

[MarkCdub]

Don't forget to show us the finished product when you figure it out!

[motocouture]

If you want sparkly, you might be able to use dry pearl pigments mixed in with whatever finish you’re using. Just did an experiment with pearlex pigments + edge paint, and I was impressed at the sheen from a very small amount of pigment. Might not work if airbrushing, though.

[JD62]

I dont know if this would work but I just saw this at Springfield Leather

 

[Rockoboy]

Have you looked at metallic effects from Dulux Paints? I am not sure if it will do what you are after, but ... cut out your insert, apply the effect, 24hours to dry, stitch the insert.

[jcuk]

Hi

 

Not sure this company will have exactly what you want, but look at the site and maybe send them an email.
 

http://www.aacrack.co.uk

Hope this helps

JCUK

[Kj86]

4 hours ago, Rockoboy said:

Have you looked at metallic effects from Dulux Paints? I am not sure if it will do what you are after, but ... cut out your insert, apply the effect, 24hours to dry, stitch the insert.

Ah no I haven't never thought about that will have a look into it no harm in trying

 

3 hours ago, jcuk said:

Hi

 

Not sure this company will have exactly what you want, but look at the site and maybe send them an email.
 

http://www.aacrack.co.uk

Hope this helps

JCUK

Thank you will have a look