It’s likely that your in possession of a leather jacket that you no longer have use for or tired of… Well justabrooklyngyrl will help you bring it back to life!
Painting on jackets was popular in the late 70’s with punk movement with band names, studs to represent your movement and to make a statement. It’s slowly creeping back in style and are being worn by our fav celebs such as Pharrell and Beyonce.
So lets begin!
Materials:
Old Leather Jacket:(for practice you can use an old leather bag/clutch or wallet or even denim jeans that you no longer have use for and want to bring it back to life )
Acrylic Paints: As many colors you want to use (the ones made specifically for painting on leathers)
Stencils: Optional amazon.com will be your go to for stencils! (if you don’t want to free hand or you are not into the graffiti look stencils will be perfect)
Paint Brushes: You will need at least 4 different size brushes (an angle brush, mop,flat and round brush)
Small Bowl
Rubbing Alcohol
Chalk
Sand Paper
Steps
Step 1
Use fine grit sand paper to remove any shiny parts to the leather you will paint be sure to wipe the residue off with a damp cloth
Step 2
Pour acyclic paint into bowl (be sure to not pour too much can always add more if needed)
Step 3
Using chalk (stencils) write or draw the art on the garment (this will give you a chance to make mistakes or change your mind before adding the acrylic paint)
Step 4
Now you are ready! Dip the paint brush into the acyclic paint and begin!(you will apply the paint twice for the first time back to back)
After each coat flex the leather so the paint won’t crack! Continue to paint over the chalk if you opt for a more bold look!
Don’t be afraid if it’s giving you the streaky look at first you will let it air dry for 3-4 hours then apply two more coats with the different brushes for a more bold and define look. The more coats with different paint brushes the better your garment will look!
Step 5
Once the garment completely dries take a damp cloth with rubbing alcohol and clean the chalk residue that might be left
And your done!
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