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Angelus Olive Paint

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Angelus Olive is a professional-grade, water-based acrylic paint specifically engineered for high-flexibility applications on leather, vinyl, and canvas. This technical formula is designed to penetrate and bond with the material's fibers, ensuring the earthy olive pigment remains pliable even in high-stress areas like the toe box and side panels. By creating a permanent bond rather than a thick surface layer, it effectively eliminates the risk of cracking or peeling during constant mechanical movement.

To ensure a factory-standard finish, the surface must be prepared with a deglazer to remove original topcoats and oils. Applying the paint in light, incremental layers allows for a self-leveling, smooth appearance that is resistant to brush marks. Once the 24-hour curing cycle is complete, the Olive finish becomes an industrial-strength, waterproof barrier that provides long-term resistance against abrasive scuffs and environmental color fading.

Formula: Water-based, high-flexibility acrylic polymer optimized for permanent adhesion on footwear.

Application: Suitable for use with brushes, sponges, or airbrushes (thinning with 2-Thin is required for airbrush applications).

Coverage: High-density olive pigment provides exceptional opacity; ideal for military-inspired customs or restoring outdoor leather goods.

Durability: Formulated for maximum resistance to water penetration, scuffing, and UV wear.

Sizes: Available in 1 oz, 4 oz, Pint,\

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.

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WORKS GREAT ON

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

Leather

Shoes, Bags, Furniture, & more.

Canvas

Jackets, Shoes, Bags, & more.

Wood

Skateboards, Guitars, & more.

Plastic

Headset, Cups, & more.

Denim

Jackets, Pants, Shorts, & more.

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

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

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

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

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

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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Emily B. (Wichita Falls, US)
Olive my heart!

This was my first purse I painted. Angelus Paint made it an easy process. I LOVE Olive. Such a beautiful color. Trying to figure out what else I can paint!! The company is very responsive and helpful!

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Robert G. (Tyler, US)
Really good

Absolutely perfect

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Bryson F. (El Reno, US)
Olive Paint

Very dark but great color for the shoes I was customizing!

Thank you for your review, Bryson! We look forward to doing business with you again! You're awesome!

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Cara (Boston, US)
Easy and successful

Ready to replace our worn out leather chair, but can’t find a new one that is this comfortable. Only two coats of this paint and it is no longer an eyesore. We can continue to enjoy it until we find another perfect chair.

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Anita M. (Las Vegas, US)
Burberry Restore with Angelus Direct Paints

Matched well with my Burberry bag. It help bring back the beautiful vibrant color original color of the bag. I love when you use a heat gun how the bag shines. Absolutely beautiful

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JACOB K. (Media, US)
Great covering earthy olive green leather paint!

Great earthy olive color, very good adherence to leather. It is impossible to get out of suede if you make a mistake, so consider taping off areas you want to protect! Great paint!

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Dustin

Awesome paint

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Barbara M. (Miami, US)
Color your life!

I mixed it with another color to achieve the color that I wanted for my shoes. They are beautiful and match my pants.

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Ivette M. (Lansing, US)
I really liked the color very high-quality

I really liked the color very high-quality product.

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Olivia R. (Joshua, US)
Olive green

I love the color of this paint!

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Anonymous (New York, US)
Came as presented

Came as presented.

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L.V.

First time using this color and its so nice

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christy (Sumter, US)
Love the paint

Love the paint. I used it to redo a old leather chair that my husband refused to let me get rid of and it now looks almost new. Paint goes on very smooth and does not leave any streak marks. Highly recommend

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Ronnie H.J.

awesome

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David

Perfect

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Tink L. (Fletcher, US)
Looks good

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Emma

Love it

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Emma (Boardman, US)

Love it

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Anonymous (Granite Bay, US)
Olive Tree

The color worked out perfectly. Did a pair of white Nikes with Olive and Tan colors. Awesome!!!

Who doesn't love a good olive tree?

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Tiffany N. (Patchogue, US)
Perfect Color!

I got this paint to use on a pair of shoes that I loved but didn't want in black. At first I was worried that the paint may not cover the black background fully but it only took two coats to fully cover the black and show a beautiful green. I will not that if your going to paint shoes, be sure to get a top coat! the paint doesn't hole up against water well without adding a top coat. Great product either way!

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Sherry L. (Saint Paul, US)
All the Greens Are Fantastic!

I bought Midnight Green and Dark Green first, and transformed some blah boots into something wonderful. Why stop there? I love ALL greens! I got Olive last week, and regular Green, too.I've got some more boring shoes that'll get makeovers. This product is great; smooth coverage, beautiful colors,easy to use. So glad I discovered it. My footwear just got colorful!

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Anthony

Goes well with the Avocado and olive shoelaces.

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David

Great products all around 10/10

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Annie

Love

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Annie (Boardman, US)

Love

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David (Boardman, US)

Great products all around 10/10

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Anthony (Boardman, US)

Goes well with the Avocado and olive shoelaces.

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Gabriel N. (Stateline, US)
Angelus paint is too gas!

I used the paint in an airbrush, I mixed some 2 thin and duller with the avocado paint and the results were immaculate!

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Lisa W. (Henderson, US)
Almost 5 Stars

Angelus leather paint is a miracle worker. Never in my dreams, did I expect to be able to completely recolor a sofa and have it look new. The only problem is dye lots. I started with 4 bottles … needed one more… and have not been able to get another bottle that matches the original lot, despite trying 3 different times. So, 4 stars. Make sure you buy way more paint than you think you need.