How to Paint Leather
Lay down drop cloths.. Disassemble your leather item.. Wipe the leather down with isopropyl alcohol.
Steps
1
Lay down drop cloths.
Lay down drop cloths.
2
Disassemble your leather item.
Disassemble your leather item.
3
Wipe the leather down with isopropyl alcohol.
Wipe the leather down with isopropyl alcohol.
4
Sand shiny areas of the leather with a fine grit sandpaper.
Sand shiny areas of the leather with a fine grit sandpaper.
5
Wipe the surface of the leather with a damp cloth.
Wipe the surface of the leather with a damp cloth.
6
Apply a leather preparer and deglazer to the surface of the leather.
Apply a leather preparer and deglazer to the surface of the leather.
7
Purchase an acrylic leather paint.
Purchase an acrylic leather paint.
8
Mix paint and water together in a 1:1 ratio.
Mix paint and water together in a 1:1 ratio.
9
Apply the paint to the leather in thin layers.
Apply the paint to the leather in thin layers.
10
Let the paint dry.
Let the paint dry.
11
Flex the leather before applying another coat.
Flex the leather before applying another coat.
12
Apply additional coats and repeat.
Apply additional coats and repeat.
13
Let the leather dry for 24 hours.
Let the leather dry for 24 hours.
14
Purchase an acrylic leather finisher.
Purchase an acrylic leather finisher.
15
Apply the finisher to the surface of the leather.
Apply the finisher to the surface of the leather.
16
Let the finish dry.
Let the finish dry.
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