Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Now is the time...

With it being the New Year I have decided that 2013 will be the year of experimentation. Over the years I have stockpiled several ideas that I would like to try but have never had the time to indulge myself - instead I have concentrated on my jewelry making.  So, I have decided - now is the time... 


I have been experimenting with paint on leather.  I wanted to see what works and whether the paint would react with the leather and would it stay put. I painted both sides of a really nice black leather and I am really pleased with the results.  When folded there is a small amount of cracking but I have read that if you flex the leather as is dries that this can be minimised.



I also painted this tan leather which I had dyed myself.  The white paint yellowed quite a bit so I will try adding another coat and see how that does.  I am a little worried about the cracking.  Has anyone had any success with painting on leather? What paint did you use? Would love to know! 

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