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Angelus Dark Bone Paint

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The original leather paint, trusted by customizers since 1907.

Flexible and durableBends with leather as it’s worn
Smooth coverageColor builds with each thin coat
Goes a long way1 oz. covers 2 to 3 pairs
Works on moreLeather, canvas, denim, wood

Great for custom sneakers, restoring leather, color changes, bags and jackets.

Made in LA since 1907
Water-based
Mix any colors

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★★★★★Restoration

“They looked brand new.”

I inherited an old pair of Birkenstock white sandals that had yellowed and developed light brown spots on the leather, but were otherwise intact. After using this paint…

Sharon C. · Verified buyer

★★★★★Customizing

“A gift for finishing her first marathon.”

It’s so easy to use. I’ve never painted shoes before until last week. I surprised my daughter and custom painted a pair of Vans for her…

Kimberly W. · Verified buyer

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Angelus Dark Bone Paint is an acrylic leather paint in a dark bone neutral, 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

“Angelus paints are amazing. They have great coverage with just one coat and stay flexible after drying.”

★★★★★ Ruth N.

Common questions

Can I mix Dark Bone with other Angelus colors?

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

Can you airbrush Angelus Dark Bone 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.

Works on

Leather, canvas, wood and more

Leather
Shoes, bags, furniture and more.
Canvas
Jackets, shoes and bags. Mix in 2-Soft to keep it soft.
Denim
Jackets, pants, shorts and more.
Wood
Skateboards, guitars and more.
Plastic
Headsets, cups and more, mixed with 2-Hard.
Metal
Flasks, moto tanks and more, mixed with 2-Hard.

How it works

Prep, paint, seal

Three simple steps for a finish that lasts.

Prep
On leather, take off the factory finish with 3 to 5 passes of Leather Preparer & Deglazer.

Leather Preparer and Deglazer5 oz. · $5.95
Paint
Brush on 3 to 5 thin coats. Let each one dry 15 to 30 minutes.

Dark Bone Paint1 oz. · $3.95
Seal
Wait 24 hours, then add 1 to 2 layers of 4-Coat to protect it and set the sheen.

Satin 4-Coat1 oz. · $6.95

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★★★★★

“Been buying Angelus products and been very happy with how my custom sneakers have turned out. New to…”

Orlando C.
★★★★★

“I call this yellow Canary Yellow. This is another vibrant color that I love. I pick my spots on when to…”

Dale J.
★★★★★

“I am repainting and decorating cowboy boots for centerpieces for a party. This paint is fabulous to work…”

Jone H.
★★★★★

“I use alot of pink in my painting. This one works for everything!”

Julie S.
★★★★★

“It glows really well! I used it to splatter paint over black with a few other colors and it still blows…”

Kristen B.
★★★★★

“I absolutely love these paints. It has taken my painting to entire new level. I recently mixed the blue…”

Stephanie B.
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“It is brand new to me. I purchased the kit with 12 colors. I love how it feels and was pleased how it went…”

Kristie W.
★★★★★

“I painted my birkenstocks which had faded from the original lilac, and they look great!”

Leah R.

Why Angelus

Made for makers since 1907

1907Five generations of the same family, made in Los Angeles
4.9★Average across 16,000+ paint reviews
Pro-gradeTrusted by artists and professionals worldwide

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Paint questions, answered

Quick answers from our counter staff.

Can you paint leather with Angelus paint?

Yes. Angelus paint is a water-based acrylic made for leather shoes, bags and furniture. Take off the factory finish first with 3 to 5 passes of Leather Preparer & Deglazer, then paint in thin coats.

How many coats does it take, and how long does it dry?

3 to 5 thin coats give full coverage, and fewer work for line and detail work. Let each coat dry 15 to 30 minutes, then wait at least 24 hours before the paint bends or flexes.

How far does a 1 oz. bottle go?

About 2 to 3 pairs of shoes per 1 oz. bottle for a full repaint. Detail work uses much less.

Does it work on canvas, denim and fabric?

Yes. Clean the fabric first so no oils or dirt are left. Mix in 2-Soft to keep painted fabric soft and more laundrable, and heat set it when you use 2-Soft.

Do I need to seal it?

It's optional, and it helps. A layer or two of 4-Coat adds protection and sets the sheen: Flat, Matte, Satin or High Gloss.

What if I make a mistake?

You can always adjust. Dried paint comes off with Deglazer, or you can simply paint over it.

5 stars: 32 (91%)
4 stars: 1 (3%)
3 stars: 1 (3%)
2 stars: 1 (3%)
1 star: 0 (0%)

Wrong color

I was told dark bone would match the color of my leather couch how wrong this color is so dark I cannot use it and to return it I have to eat the shipping cost

This is the best

I love this shade.

Best Damn Paint for Your Shoes

What can I say? It's the Angelus quality I'm used to. No streaks, goes on smooth and the most durable shoe paint around. Buy and enjoy making custom shoes like I do.

Great

Great product

Extremely happy customer

I recently ordered the dark bone acrylic paint for a shoe restoration project and this match exactly too the color I needed and the paint was very high quality.

Totally cool!

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Arrived on time. Worked well on the shoes I painted. Angelus will always be my choice for leather paint

Dark Bone

Not the color I was expecting. My fault. However, there is nothing wrong with the color or paint. I'll just use it on a different project. Love Angelus

It's a great color! Hopefully, you find the use for it!

Finally a perfect color match

Very easy to apply. I mixed two colors to match my leather boots perfectly.

Leather Paint

Bought my shoes back to looking brand new. Love their products.

Amazing!!!

This item did exactly what I needed and more. I'm loving this product.... so glad to have come across it. Thank you!!!

Good

Good will get agian

Prefect

Nice quality paint wasn’t dry or too thick

Great in every way

The paint was easy to apply with even easier instructions. 10/10 do recommend for anyone wanting to paint their leathers.

Great shade of grey!

It was a great experience I really enjoyed using the color with a few of my skull pieces. Will definitely buy a bigger bottle next time!

Love dark bone!

Love using this color to get that dead skin tone look lol

Love love love this paint

I always have a great experience...

dark bone

haven't used it yet but it will be on my next custom

Great Product!!

The color is even better in person! All the paints that I order from you guys are amazing! Will continue to do business with you guys!

Dark Bone

I love it. It was everything I expected it to be.

Great product

This color gives me the exact shade I was looking for and is also a great base if you do not want to use white - Twowaycustomz

Killer Paint

I started using AngelusPiant while doing motorcycle seats on the TV shows of Counting Cars & Pawn Stars. Love the colors and durability. Doing a seat now I'll put on Facebook. Steve Gilworth/Hammered Hide leather

I have not had much

I have not had much time yet to use it. The one color I used I will be having some fun creating

Dark bone

Perfection as always, i used it for a cowboy football grey and it came out perfect.

Dark bone

Great product along with the rest. I’ll always order with this company.

Bone was fine, white ******

The paint was much darker than anticipated. Otherwise quality was fine. The paint that I had issue with was the white I bought which was extremely thin and watery and took five coats where the black or bone only took 1-2. I was extremely disappointed with the quality in comparison to the other two paints I bought from you.

Hello!I'm sorry to hear you were not satisfied with our White paint. Some paints are thinner than others this is how the paint turns out due to the different ingredients in each color.However, we will keep this in mind when reformulating our white paint.If you have any more questions feel free to contact us at Info@angelusdirect.com thank you

Great product

Fast shipping, item as described, great product. Will definitely order from them again.

Very nice

Excellent hhjjjjjj

Great paints!

Angelus paints are amazing. They have great coverage with just one coat and stay flexible after drying.

Angelus Dark Bone Paint

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Before and after you paint

Pro-grade paint, made easy for first-timers

What customers say

Common questions

PAINTING LEATHER

PAINTING CANVAS/DENIM - SHOES, CLOTHING, AND MORE

Leather, canvas, wood and more

Leather

Canvas

Denim

Wood

Plastic

Metal

Prep, paint, seal

Prep

Paint

Seal

Painted by you

Made for makers since 1907

Paint questions, answered