Staining a leather stool
Has anyone had experience working with two colours of leather? Should I stitch together white and black leather to make up the graphic or should I paint the graphic right on the leather itself?
If I paint it, would I start with black leather and add white or vice versa? How do I paint the leather without getting bleeding. What kind of paint do I use?
Any advice would be much appreciated - and you'll eventually see the results posted to my blog!
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LindaK on Sep 07, 2016Hometalk has lots of sites that encourage painting leather and fabric furniture. I've read that chalk paint works, as does pure acrylic paint. Sanding the painted surface is encouraged for flexibility.Helpful Reply
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Jean Marie on Sep 07, 2016have you thought of having a vinyl made to applique?Helpful Reply
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Donna Erwin on Sep 08, 2016I believe you could put a coat of something that would seal the leather with a clear coat like mod podge or spray with a clear shellac then paint with acrylic paint and seal again with same finish I'm an artist and I have found there's not to much I can't paint on hope this helps youHelpful Reply
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Jean Marie on Sep 08, 2016There are companies that can make your logo out of vinyl and it will adhere. Look around your area market for sign makers. There is a company also called UpperCase Living (like Tupperware reps) that could help.Helpful Reply
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Sarah on Sep 08, 2016Several years ago I painted Dogwood Flowers and Leaves on a Deer Skin Bible cover. I was a bit daunted by the task but decided to just go for it. I used acrylic paint and it came out beautifully, with no bleeding at all. It still looks beautiful. My only concern with your stool is that, if you use it regularly as a seat, the acrylic paint may wear off. As far as the color of leather or using 2 colors of leather, the best advise I can give is to start with black leather and paint your logo on the leather with acrylic paint, outlining the black side with white and the white side of the logo with black. When painting, it's easier to cover a dark color with a light color than it is to cover a light color with a dark. I hope this helps. Good luck with your project!Helpful Reply
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Julie on Sep 08, 2016i bought an old bistro set with leather seats. i bought spray paint and did many light coats (15) letting it dry between each spray. It has been a year out in hot Az sun and has not fades, peeled, or shown any wear. I used reg 2x spray paintHelpful Reply
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Sophia,M.,McConnery on Sep 08, 2016There are actually quite a few options for this.There are videos also on youtube.com that explain step by step how to!Helpful Reply
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Polli Flanders on Sep 08, 2016I spray painted a leather purse and it has held up just fineHelpful Reply
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Deanna Nassar on Sep 08, 2016I'd say start with white leather and paint the black bird on it. tandyleather.com has several skins in white. They also have several types of dye/paint. Not sure if there is lightweight tooling leather that could be used for a seat cover. But I think it would look really great to "cut" the design into the leather then paint or dye it.Helpful Reply
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Lyn on Sep 09, 2016You really cant paint on this type of leather. I work in a leather shop and for paint to stay on leather, it has to be untreated before painting and sealed after. The best way would be to fashion a patch of your logo and then attach it to your stool.Helpful Reply
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Lyn on Sep 10, 2016We get the spray at Tandy Leather and there are various types. It depends on whether you want a shiny surface or matte surface. As for the paint we use, it's the same thing you can get at Wal-Mart in 2 oz size, it's Apple Barrel brand. Comes in great colors and after sealing, lasts nicely. For a seat, give a couple extra coats of sealer, letting dry good between and you should be good.Helpful Reply
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Lyn on Sep 10, 2016No, the spray I get at Tandy is a sealer and will help prevent the paint from wearing off. I'm not at the shop and can't remember the name of the sealer, just know the one I use the most has a white label. It's the matte finish. I hope this is helpful.Helpful Reply
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TheFurnitureFairy on Sep 11, 2016There is a product from Heirloom Traditions Paint, called RELUV. You just cover the old leather with it, and it makes your leather look like new. Go to their web site or FB page, and I believe there is a video on YouTube that shows you how its done. It is amazing..Helpful Reply
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1268409614 on Sep 14, 2016I would look into shoe polishHelpful Reply
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