Angelus Paint Basics Kit

The Angelus Paint Basics Kit is a leather paint kit with five core colors, brushes, and deglazer, for anyone starting to customize sneakers or paint leather goods. Black, White, Red, Yellow, and Blue cover the basics, and because all Angelus paints mix together, you can blend them into the shades you need.

We've made Angelus products in Los Angeles since 1907.

What's in the kit

• 5 bottles of Angelus Paint, 1 oz. each: Black, White, Red, Yellow, and Blue
• 5 assorted paint brushes
• 1 oz. Angelus Leather Preparer & Deglazer

What it 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

What you'll also need

To protect your work and set the sheen, seal it with Angelus 4-Coat, sold separately. On canvas, clean the surface with Angelus Easy Cleaner instead of deglazing.

Which Angelus kit is right for you?

• The Paint & Prep Starter Kit has 3 colors you pick, plus cleaner, deglazer, 4-Coat, and brushes.
• The Paint Basics Kit has 5 core colors, brushes, and a 1 oz. deglazer.
• The Best Sellers Kit has 12 popular colors and is paint only.

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 the included 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. Unused products can be returned within 30 days.

What customers say

“I wanted to try painting some tennis shoes, this was the first time with Angelus paints and painting shoes I made 4 pairs, and love them!”

★★★★★ Kathleen T., Orem, UT

“Great kit for starters. All primary colors to use and mix to create custom colors before venturing further into the lineup! As a beginner I'm glad they came with brushes”

★★★★★ Erick C., Dallas, TX

“I repainted some shoes for the first time and I was impressed with the results. I will be buying more.”

★★★★★ Paul V., Tucson, AZ

Common questions

Can you make other colors from the Basics Kit?

Yes. Red, Yellow, and Blue mix into colors like orange, green, and purple, and White and Black lighten or darken any shade.

Do I need to deglaze leather before painting?

Yes. The factory finish has to come off first or the paint won't bond well, which is why the kit includes deglazer.

How far does each bottle go?

A 1 oz. bottle usually covers 2 to 3 pairs of shoes completely.

Can you airbrush Angelus 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.

Shipping

Because it includes Leather Preparer & Deglazer, this kit doesn't ship outside the U.S. or to APO or FPO addresses.