All surfaces, new or used should be thoroughly cleaned with soap and water. No need to totally immerse your vinyl or leather surface, simply moisten a cloth with warm water and mild soap; wipe over surface to clean removing all impurities. Allow to dry.
Some items may have a waxy finish or perhaps a surface ready to be upcycled may have a shoe polish build-up. It is best to prepare these surfaces before painting with Leather Studio paints. Sanding the surface lightly with fine grit sandpaper will provide better adhesion for...
All colors of Leather Studio™ paint are developed to cover any surface color. Most paint colors will cover in one to two applications. A helpful hint: light paint colors work best over light surfaces; and dark paint colors over dark surfaces. When painting a light color over...
Squeeze a small amount of Leather Studio™ paint onto a foam plate or disposable palette. Using a soft bristled paintbrush or foam brush, apply paint using long, smooth strokes applied in the same direction; starting along the edges. Work quickly and do not try to get perfect ...
Yes, Leather Studio paints can be mixed with one another to create a new color or values of the same color.
Leather Studio paints can be thinned with water, however, too much water will compromise the paint’s adhesion properties.
Never mix mediums or alcohol with Leather Studio™ paint as it will break down the paint and make it not as flexible.
When painting vinyl and leather surfaces with Leather Studio paints, a thin application of paint is best.
Yes, Leather Studio™ paints work beautifully with stencils and even better with flexible, adhesive stencils. However, because the paint will dry as a film on the stencil, all stencils should be cleaned immediately while Leather Studio paints are wet with warm soapy water. If...
Allow all Leather Studio painted project surfaces to dry at least 24 hours before using.