Acrylic aquarella paint used on leather edges!

[RusticLeatherShop]

This is the result of my testings today evening.

Left: the blue is an disguised pistol Smartphone Holster painted edges with blue acryllic aquarella paint. No to impressing but the blue Color improves the result.

Left Center: the red edge painted EDC Holster is first sanded, then painted red with aquarella then sanded (paint Comes off) then painted with textil (fabric) White rubberish paint, then painted over that red aquarella paint. Not to bad but yet not ideal.

Right Center: red edge painted Smartphone case. Sames as EDC Holster.

Left Center: black edge painted wallet. Painted edges with black aquarella paint. Not good results since layers of sewn together leather are distinguishable.

Center behind: black edge aquarella painted Mag Lite holder. This is full grain pig leather. Best result Overall. Could be a viable Option since I sanded the edges a bit and those are White from inside. The leather is factory dyed. I painted These with black aquarella paint. This gave the best result and is an good Option. Probably going this way since I plan to use anyways pig full grain leather only in the future. Just sand it till layers are even, then paint that black with aquarella paint and the result is satisfactory IMHO. (The photo makes the light holder look a bit different as it really is).

[thefanninator]

Here is a properly painted edge. This is my work. I used Fenice from Italy purchased at Tandy under their brand name Professional Leather Edge Paint . The leather is Horween Horse shoulder. The edges must be glued flush. Paint, let dry, lightly sand. Repeat using a higher grit sandpaper, repeat, repeat, repeat all the way to 1500 grit. Polish with paraffin wax.

[RusticLeatherShop]

That Looks very nice.

I dont use glue.

So basically that "ceramic look" is done by adding layer over layer of paint while between layers sanding.

How many times did you paint it then finally? How durable is it?

Basically the paint pigments/resins are added layer upon layer till reaching that result?

It must be a easier way to get to a nice result. Like sanding once and then painting for the same result.

[LetterT]

You might want to try a paint like this (see photos).

It is acrylic paint that after drying leaves a 3D effect - it should fill in any cracks between leather and form that bump on painted edge. It has that kind of rubbery feeling and after drying is completely flexible. I have tried it on paper and I can not unglue, I have tried bending and crumpling and the paint holds perfect. I picked it up in local craft shop.

P.S. I have tried it an a small piece of chrome leather but I am still waiting for it to dry.

[RusticLeatherShop]

Interesting that italian paint.

If it feels rubberish, then IT IS probably rubber based.

As does my brazilian textil paint as well. That flexes as well and fills fairly well the gap between sewn together leather layers. But it could do better. IMHO any non hard paint will crack eventually over time.

I will make the effort and get some Brown and black fabric paint and see how that holds up. Maybe put a few layers so it gets closer to the ideal edge like fanninator showed here previously.

[TonySFLDLTHR]

When you sand the paint Rustic what grit sand paper are you using? Or are you using the stone? If the grit is under 100 then you are using too coarse of sand paper.

[RusticLeatherShop]

I use the electric sand Stone. I believe it has the number 35 on it.

Nevertheless the acryllic aquarella paint is not giving any "layers" but more soaks into the leather. No layer Forming with that paint whatsoever. So even using an fine sand paper, I have nothing to sand at....

[RusticLeatherShop]

See below the photo.

The thick White arrow Shows at my faux leather chair edge which has an (easy to peel off) rubberish finish.

The thin White arrow Shows at the pocket Holster leather edge put on 2 times the fabric rubberish paint (2 layers). That gives somewhat similar result as my chairs finish.

Maybe I buy only Brown and black textil paint and paint the edge 2 times over which will give a thicker layer and Looks a bit more professional.

[battlemunky]

I don't think your edges are prepped properly before you start painting them. They need to be nearly good on their own before you start painting. Edge finishing is a pretty well understood step and you seem to be resistant to listening to experience again @RusticLeatherShop.

You need to grab some scrap and practice. You have got to put in the time and effort applying the suggestions you solicited if you are wanting to get this figured out.

Cow leather, fish leather, dog leather....it should all yield a clean edge when painted if you take the time and execute properly. Nice clean cuts, some edge beveling, and some sanding and then paint, but you have to have your foundation right!

[RusticLeatherShop]

1 hour ago, battlemunky said:

... , fish leather, ...., ....it should all yield a clean edge when painted

more douchebag I cant even imagine. Fish leather ...

1 hour ago, battlemunky said:

and you seem to be resistant to listening to experience again

Sounds like those gun Forum advises and internet-mall-ninja Posters whose solely Goal is to censure Forums Contents by repeatedly Claim and blaim other Posters they "do not listen to advice" and the like to start of an reaction of the OP in the hopes the moderator will ban his account.

I have shown in any measurable practical first Hand experience and leather pieces the results of those so appraised "advices".

I have found that often on Forums misleading info is posted which is just not repeatable once you try it yourself.

The cow leather I work with is about max 4 to 5 oz leather and even if I try to burnish it with an stick by Hand, it just bends over or turns it's edge away as such as no practical burnishing can be done with that.

However I can see how one could sucessfully burnish full grain belt leather (10 to 14 oz I guess). But suggesting I do not "follow any (shaddy) advice" if I dont manage to burnish 1 oz fish leather, is really beyond any reality.

One solution to get a "good enough" edge is to use Brown or black fabric paint and paint it twice. That way it gives a layer but not such a smooth Surface as Posters posted here. It seals however any uneven parts between sewn together leather and makes it somewhat less noticeable.

Maybe we have here in Southamerica just not the right paint for leather glossy smooth finish.

I'll see next month what construction retailers have in stock here. Maybe I find an suiting paint.

 

Edited September 12, 2018 by RusticLeatherShop