Angelus Paint Guide: Customising Leather, Suede, Fabric & More
As Angelus grows even more across Europe, we have compiled a brief guide to help enthusiasts and new customs artists of the wide range of Angelus products and their uses in creating custom artwork
Angelus Leather Projects
1. Prepare the leather using Angelus Preparer. This removes any factory finish and dirt, allowing the paint to adhere to the leather.
2. Paint 2-3 thin layers of Angelus Paint, leaving 15-30 minutes drying time between coats.
3. Finish with Angelus Finisher, this adds extra protection from scuffs and scrapes, but also gives the finished effect desired.
Angelus Patent/Vinyl Projects
1. Using high grade sandpaper, lightly sand down the Patent Leather.
2. Prepare the leather using Angelus Preparer. This removes any factory finish and dirt, allowing the paint to adhere to the leather.
3. Apply 2-3 coats of adhesion promoter.
4. Paint 2-3 thin layers of Angelus Paint, leaving 15-30 minutes drying time between coats.
5. Finish with Angelus Finisher, this adds extra protection from scuffs and scrapes, but also gives the finished effect desired.
Angelus Suede/Nubuck Projects
1. Ensure the surface is clean and dry.
2. Mix Angelus Paint with Angelus 2-Soft at a 50/50 ratio.
3. Paint 2-3 thin layers of Angelus Paint, heat drying between layers.
4. Spray on a protector spray.
Angelus Fabric/Canvas Projects
1. Ensure the surface is clean and dry.
2. Mix Angelus Paint with Angelus 2-Soft at a 50/50 ratio.
3. Paint 2-3 thin layers of Angelus Paint, heat drying between layers.
4. Spray on a protector spray.
Angelus Plastic/Glass/Metal/Wood Projects
1. Using high grade sandpaper, lightly sand down the Patent Leather.
2. Prepare the leather using Angelus Preparer. This removes any factory finish and dirt, allowing the paint to adhere to the leather.
3. Mix Angelus Paint with 2-Hard at a 50/50 ratio.
4. Paint 2-3 thin layers of Angelus Paint, heat drying between layers.
5. Finish with Angelus Finisher, this adds extra protection from scuffs and scrapes, but also gives the finished effect desired.
Angelus Glitterlites Projects
1. Prepare your leather using Angelus Preparer and Deglazer, this will remove any factory finish and allow the paint to adhere better.
2. For best results, apply Angelus paint in a similar colour to your choice of Glitterlites beforehand.
3. Always stir (not shake) Glitterlites paint before use.
4. Using a bigger brush, paint using a back and forth motion, do not stay on the same space for too long. Repeat 2-3 times.
TIP: Angelus Duller is used to flatten the colour of the paints. When using duller mix Angelus Paints with Duller at a 85/15 ratio, using too much duller can create a chalky finish.
TIP: To use Angelus Paint Markers or when using an airbrush, mix Angelus Paint with Angelus 2-Thin at a 50/50 ratio. This makes the paint thin enough to pass through the pen or airbrush
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