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Angelus Cream Paint

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Angelus Cream Paint is an acrylic leather paint in a soft cream for vintage-style customs and base coats, for customizing and restoring sneakers, boots, bags, and other leather goods. It's water-based, stays flexible once dry, and covers in 3 to 5 thin coats on a properly prepped surface.

Choose 1 oz., 4 oz., pint, or quart. We've made Angelus products in Los Angeles since 1907.

Works on

  • Leather shoes, bags, and furniture
  • Canvas and denim (add Angelus 2-Soft for a softer feel)
  • Wood
  • Plastic and metal, mixed with Angelus 2-Hard

Before and after you paint

On leather, take off the factory finish first with 3 to 5 passes of Angelus Leather Preparer & Deglazer. When you're done, seal it with Angelus 4-Coat for protection and the sheen you want.

Pro-grade paint, made easy for first-timers

  • Angelus is the go-to paint for first-time customizers, and it's the same professional-grade paint fashion, footwear, and entertainment companies use to make costumes, exclusive pieces, and finished products. You get commercial-grade quality at everyday prices.
  • Thin coats go on smooth, and the color builds with each one.
  • Want to warm up first? Try a few strokes on the Angelus Leather Test Swatch, real leather with a smooth side and a suede side.
  • You can always adjust. Dried paint comes off with Deglazer, or you can simply paint over it, so you can keep going until you love it.
  • Free step-by-step tutorials on our YouTube channel and FAQs walk you through it. Not sure about a color? Check the Color Chart. Unused products can be returned within 30 days.

What customers say

“Used an ivory paint to cover black shoes. I'm really impressed at the quality and cover I acheived”

★★★★★ Devenee W., South Lake Tahoe, CA

“I was extremely happy with the color match, and how well it covered cat scratches on my furniture. Great product!”

★★★★★ Jackie B., Courtenay, Canada

Common questions

Can I mix Cream with other Angelus colors?

Yes. All Angelus paints mix together, so you can lighten, darken, or shift Cream to match your project.

Can you airbrush Angelus Cream Paint?

Yes. Use an airbrush with at least a 0.35mm nozzle, and thin the paint with Angelus 2-Thin if you need it to flow more easily.

How much paint do I need?

A 1 oz. bottle usually covers 2 to 3 pairs of shoes completely. For a leather chair, plan on about a pint to a quart, and for a full couch, a quart or two.

PAINTING LEATHER

1. Prepare leather surfaces using 3-5 passes of Angelus Leather Preparer & Deglazer using our applicators, cotton balls, or a rag. (acetone can also be used).

2. Wait for leather to dry a few minutes. When dry, wipe with microfiber cloth to remove any remaining dust particles.

3. Apply Angelus Paint with paint brush, airbrush (at least 0.35mm nozzle) or sponge. Apply 3-5 coats or until desired coverage has been reached. Less coats can be used for line work and detail work.

Make sure to leave to dry 15-30 minutes between layers.

4. Allow to dry for at least 24 hours before allowing paint to bend or flex. Be careful of flying lint or debris getting on the shoe to avoid imperfections. Longer curing time ensures better durability.

5. To add extra protection or customize the finish, apply Angelus 4-Coat Clear Coat in Flat, Satin, Glossy, or Matte. Use 1-2 layers for the best results. 1-2 layers on top.

PAINTING CANVAS/DENIM - SHOES, CLOTHING, AND MORE

1. Prep by cleaning the surface with a cleaning product like our Angelus Easy Cleaner Kit. It is necessary to get out all the oils and dirt that may be sitting in or on the canvas. 

2. Make sure there is adequate dry time and that you wipe off and get all the cleaner out.

3. (Optional) If you want to make the paint soak in and not be as rubbery textured on canvas we suggest using our product 2-Soft mixed with our paint. You can paint Angelus paint directly on canvas without it but it just will feel more like a screen print then part of the shoe. When using 2-Soft you must heat set.

4. Paint with 3-5 light layers of Angelus Paint. Make sure to leave to dry 15-30 minutes between layers.

5. Leave to dry. 

(Optional) No additional protection is really needed as the paint has soaked into the canvas. If you want to change the sheen to a matte or glossy look instead we do suggest our 4-Coat Clear Coat.

Flexible
Durable
Mixable
Made in USA
Angelus Green Paint

WORKS GREAT ON

Angelus paint can be used on countless materials making it perfect to customize almost all of your favorite items.

Leather

Leather

Shoes, Bags, Furniture, & more.

Canvas

Canvas

Jackets, Shoes, Bags, & more.

Wood

Wood

Skateboards, Guitars, & more.

Plastic

Plastic

Headset, Cups, & more.

Denim

Denim

Jackets, Pants, Shorts, & more.

Metal

Metal

Flasks, Moto Tanks, & more.

Don't Forget

Tips on how to get the most out of our paint. Prep and additives are the most important part to make your work durable and long lasting.

Prep for Leather

Prep for Leather

Always remove the factory finish before painting (on leather and most non-fabric materials) by doing 3-5 passes with Angelus Leather Preparer & Deglazer.

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Paint on Fabrics

Paint on Fabrics

Mix Angelus Paint with 2-Soft to keep painted fabrics soft and more laundrable. Perfect for painting on fabric shoes, jackets, hoodies, and so much more!

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Paint on Plastic

Paint on Plastic

Mix Angelus Paints with 2-Hard to paint hard surfaces such as plastic and metal. Perfect for painting the plastic on shoes, water bottles, flasks, and more!

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Finish Strong

Finish Strong

Use our all new 4-Coat Finishers to change the sheen of your artwork, as well as protect your work with these urethane-based finishers. Available in 4 sheens.

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Airbrushable

Airbrushable

Use Angelus Paint straight out of the bottle in our Airbrush (or any airbrush with a .5mm or bigger nozzle). To thin our paint, use 2-Thin. TIP: Use a strainer.

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Why Choose Us

A vintage black-and-white photograph of Angelus Shoe Polish owners standing proudly in front of an early 20th-century 'Shoes Shined' storefront, representing the long-standing heritage of Angelus shoe care.

5th Generation Family Owned Since 1907

A smiling sneaker customizer in an Angelus workshop holding a pair of vibrant, hand-painted custom sneakers. In the background, a professional wall display features a full spectrum of Angelus Leather Paint bottles.

Trusted by artists and professionals worldwide

A detailed close-up of the 'Prep, Paint, Finish' process. A creator wearing black gloves uses a fine-detail brush to apply vibrant red Angelus Leather Paint to the textured leather panel of a grey and white sneaker.

Professional results made simple

Crafted for Creators

Premium Quality: Professional-grade formulas developed by artists, for artists
Heritage: 50+ years of innovation in custom finishes
Sustainability: Non-toxic, water-based formulas safe for you and the planet

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Anonymous (Houston, US)
The best paint and

The best paint and dye

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Jessi C. (Jackson, US)
Prefect for my Project!

I need to touch up some handbags and wristlets for a fundraiser and. The cream was a perfect match for the og leather color! I decided to mix a couple drops of vanilla in and it actually matched the actual wristlet even better. Super easy to work with. Customer service was great as well. About to start my next item.

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Kristopher G. (Farmington, US)
Excellent

Angelus paints are by far the best

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Melody R. (Walterboro, US)
Leather paint

The leather paint works beautiful...it's amazing on my cream leather sofa

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RoQue S. (Philadelphia, US)
AF1 into LOUIS VUITTON

My first time using Angelus. I saw a video in Youtube and I decided to go for it.. you need 4 more other color. Beige, Black, Chilli Red and Cream.

Nice! Bet this took you some time to get them lines!!

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Moldir N. (Almaty, KZ)
Great!

Love the texture and how it looks on leather!

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Celeste (Riverdale, US)
Love this Paint!

I repainted my leather sofa using the color Cream and it came out fantastic! I have already purchased other colors and am looking forward to using them on leather boots and bags. I definitely recommend using all the Angelus Direct products required for painting leather goods. You will not be disappointed.

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Paige (Overland Park, US)
Excellent quality

This leather ottoman used to be dark brown/mahogany. I used the one bottle of the leather deglazer to strip the original factory finish, then to be sure, I went back over using another 1/2 bottle. I ordered a pint of the leather paint in Cream, however, 4 coats allowed me to go from dark to light and I doubt if I used a full 4oz. I don't mind having leftover paint as I'll use it for touch ups and other projects.

This came out great!!!

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Robert J. (The Bronx, US)
INSPIRATION

EXCELLENT

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Anonymous
Happy

Great for my first custom slides. It could be better but first try turned out great

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Linda (Douglasville, US)
Perfect match!

Purchased the Ivory and vanilla leather paint to revamp a bag. It worked perfectly !

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LEE (Gyeonggi-do, KR)
만족스러운 색감

뛰어난 제품 입니다

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Anonymous (Logan, US)
Great

Great coverage

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Natasha B. (Portland, US)
Great paint

Great paint

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ALEKSEY K. (Rivne, UA)
good

good

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Job

All good thank you

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Wadsworth J. (Lithonia, US)
Exceptional Synthetic shoe repair

The paint arrived almost immediately. Exceptional quality, true to color. The paint was used to refurbish some 20 year old bowling shoes to like new condition.

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Maria M. (La Jolla, US)
Nice

Nice coverage

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ALEKSEY K. (Rivne, UA)
excellent

excellent

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Devenee W. (South Lake Tahoe, US)
White over Black

Used an ivory paint to cover black shoes. I'm really impressed at the quality and cover I acheived

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Aldona M. (Owen Sound, CA)
Beautiful Paint for Leather Cushions

I used Angelus paint to refresh the cushions on my leather sofas. The paint went on beautifully and dried evenly. I am pleased to have extended the life of my leather furniture!

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Claire S. (Carlsbad, US)

This paint was perfect to touch up my leather shoes!!

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Kodai

Good!

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Anonymous (Randolph Township, US)

This color represents cleanliness and brightness in any product you want to bring lifestyle to your home.

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Srikanth C. (Panama City Beach, US)

Angelus Cream Paint