How-to guides for paint, dye and leather care

Step-by-step guides from Angelus, family-owned since 1907. Search for your project or pick a topic.

Paint sneakers

Customize sneakers with paint, from canvas to soles.

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Painting a splatter design on a white canvas shoe with Angelus PaintHow to Paint Canvas Shoes 7 min read

Paint leather

Recolor bags, couches and car seats with leather paint.

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Hand painting a cartoon design on a tan leather bag with Angelus PaintHow to Paint Leather: A No-Frills Leather Painting Guide 7 min read

Paint fabric and gear

Paint denim, canvas bags, helmets and guitars.

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A fabric backpack custom painted with a desert camo pattern in Angelus Paint, worn outdoorsHow to Paint a Canvas Bag or Tote 8 min read

Dye leather

Change the color of jackets, boots and accessories for good.

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Black leather jacket being customized with Angelus productsHow to Dye a Leather Jacket: Step-by-Step Guide 6 min read

Clean and restore

Fix yellowed soles, stains and scuffs.

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Holding a Jordan 4 with a yellowed sole next to one restored with Angelus Sole BrightHow to Restore Yellowed Shoe Soles with Angelus Sole Bright 9 min read

Shoe care basics

Know which product to use, and when.

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Shoe Cream vs. Polish: What's the Difference and Which to UseShoe Cream vs. Polish: What's the Difference and Which to Use 4 min read

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Latest guides

Restoring leather after mold with Angelus Easy Cleaner, Deodorizer, and Leather Balm

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Finished Angelus Direct mural featuring cute hand-painted rainbows, stars, paint bottles, and the company founding year.

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  • Sep 10, 2026
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  • Sep 10, 2026
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  • Sep 10, 2026
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  • Sep 10, 2026
Cleaning a tan suede sneaker with Angelus Foam-Tex suede cleaner

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  • Jul 31, 2026
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  • Jul 24, 2026
Peeling masking tape off a custom painted leather sneaker to reveal clean lines

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  • Jun 24, 2026