What kind of paint/markers need to draw on leather/leather jackets?Before months I tried with Posca marker and Molotow marker , but colour is perishable.
If someone know good/quality marker/paint , please write me.

The little pots of paint that are used to paint model aircraft etc are what a leather-jacket artist once told me were the best.

I always used to use the edding paint markers when i did a few jackets for people 20+ years ago don't know if you can still get them.

My leather was painted 24 years ago with acrylics I think.

Thanks to all for answers and recommendations.

I haven't tried it, but acrylics would be fine because they are flexible, plus they are lightfast. Just be sure to use thin layers, or it will probably crack as it is drying.

First stretch the jacket out as much as possible, and make sure it is totally flat. use weights to keep it in place, or drawing pins if you have a cork board to work on. then trace your design on in pencil (I assume you know how to do this*) and put on a grey arcylic base layer. when its almost dry, apply 3-4 thin layers of the pattern in it whatever colour youre using, about 15 minutes apart. if you put on one thick layer it will crack and peel. leave it to dry over night in a cool place away from direct heat or sunlight. after 12-24 hours it should be dry, but check first. once youre satisfied give it a stretch. not too much, just enough to expose any cracks. the paint should have been absobed by the leather so it shouldnt be an issue, but it depends on the quality and thickness of the material. good luck and lets see it when its done.




*if not, trace the design using tracing paper, then re-trace the pattern on the opposite side so that when you put the paper on your jacket and go over the original lines it will leave a perfect template for you to follow.

what's painted on it, pics?

Pic took last year.



Pic took in 1992.

haha classic pic, you look like you should be in Voi Vod or Onslaught circa '86/87