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Angelus Sapphire Paint
Angelus Sapphire Paint
Angelus Neon Bahama Blue

Angelus Sapphire Paint

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Angelus Sapphire is a technical acrylic coating specifically engineered for high-flexibility applications on leather, vinyl, and canvas. This professional-grade, water-based formula is designed to integrate with the material's fibers, ensuring the deep, gemstone-blue 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 risks 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 Sapphire 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 sapphire blue pigment provides exceptional opacity; ideal for rich, vibrant customs or deep-tone restorations.

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

Sizes: Available in 1 oz, 4 oz, Pint, and Quart containers to support both individual projects and high-volume shop work.


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.

Angelus Neon Bahama Blue

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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Kristin B. (Clementon, US)
Sapphire acrylic leather paint - beautiful blue!

The Sapphire is a gorgeous, vivid shade of blue and goes on so smoothly. I'm new to Angelus paints but I'm definitely hooked!

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Tim D. (Schiller Park, US)
Best leather pants

I've only been using Angelus paint for a few years. I have never found a better leather pant.

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Nora N. (Mesa, US)
Sapphire is Fantastic

The paints are fantastic, I now own over 60 colors. The sapphire is a great color for the commissioned order of 30 Air Jordans I am working on. The background is "deep space galaxy" theme, call mplete with the glitterlites, milky way, asteroids and alot more. The sapphire was perfect color choice to come implement the Mid-Navy and French blue as the darker colors. The Angelus paints are so excellent to work with

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cuXtoms (Elon, US)
It’s like that

You only ever need 2 coats of this color. I love it!!!

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That color does in fact have amazing coverage!

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Andrew S. (Fairmont, US)
Just what I needed!

Perfect

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Elmer M.M. (Wright City, US)
Amazing

I really enjoy the products you guys are selling works really well and can do a lot of painting/customizing on my shoes and many more Items thanks to you guys. Plan on buying some more products from you guys again so be ready for me I’m looking forward to it!!!

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Anonymous (Sutton, US)
Looked amazing

Paint was good and just the color I was looking for

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Virginia D. (El Centro, US)
I’m not blue but my paint is…

I loved using this to paint my slouch suede boots for a costume I’m making. The coverage was smooth, even to apply, and the color was bright. I’ll always use Angelus Paints!

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Alejandra R.

Angelus Sapphire Paint

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ALEKSEY K. (Rivne, UA)
good

A++

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David

Just the color i was looking for 10/10

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Anonymous (New York, US)
Came as presented

Came as presented.

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Kevin S. (Fair Lawn, US)

Always dependable. Love product

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Eric

My favorite of the medium to dark blues. It just has a pigment that's inexplicable. So rich and sweet

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Eric (Boardman, US)

My favorite of the medium to dark blues. It just has a pigment that's inexplicable. So rich and sweet

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Fredy

Awesome

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Aline

This is best leather paint brand compared with others.
Great finish and bright colors
I’m very pleased

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Aline (Boardman, US)

This is best leather paint brand compared with others.Great finish and bright colors I’m very pleased

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Fredy (Boardman, US)

Awesome

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Trey H. (Davenport, US)
Great Product

The paint is high quality. Coverage is excellent. 10/10 would buy again.

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Anonymous (Canovanas, PR)
5 stars

Ángelus never disappoints with their paint nor tools to use when customizing shoes.

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Anonymous (San Antonio, US)
Royal blue

Loved this color.

Glad to hear that our Sapphire was exactly what you needed!

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Anonymous (Mebane, US)
relaying a user's praise

My girlfriend and I use different artists' paints for different purposes. She is hired to decorate office and restaurant walls with traditional canvases or directly painting the walls themselves. She paints kids' faces. Clients commission her to paint clothing of all sorts: denim, cotton, polyester blends, even nylon shells of down coats worn during long Russian winters. (I know; I'd also have thought paint would compromise the effectiveness of down insulation but apparently she's just that good!) She's had some disappointing experiences painting on leather - until she discovered Angelus. She is thrilled with its flow properties as well as its durability over time and the way it just takes to the leather. She'll never use anything else whether she's personalizing her own or a client's leather coats, boots, and bags. Angelus has made a lot of people happier with its amazing formula, because trust me: If Mama ain't happy, ain't NOBODY happy... and Mama LOVES this paint! :)- John A.NC, USA

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Arlene N. (Pico Rivera, US)
Hands down, Best in its class

I just loved the true color and the bright pigment.

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Jennifer C. (Tamarac, US)
Sapphire Blue

Perfect color!

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Anonymous (Winter Garden, US)
I love it !

Great paint for shoes !

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Jamal T. (Dallas, US)
Paint

I love the paint and the fast delivery will be ordering alot from you guys

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Anonymous (Ronan, US)
Best products ever!

Colors are vibrant and beautiful! Best on the market! Highly recommend!

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Anonymous
Honestly better than I expected

It went on so smooth. Definitely buying more