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Angelus Terra Cotta Paint

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Angelus Terra Cotta Paint is an acrylic leather paint in an earthy terra cotta red, 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

“Goes on very smoothly. As it dries, each coat actually becomes part of the leather. It doesn't just sit on top. Terra Cotta is a very rich color.”

★★★★★ Christine M.

“This pops on accents or would look great on a whole shoe!”

★★★★★ Christopher B.

Common questions

Can I mix Terra Cotta with other Angelus colors?

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

Can you airbrush Angelus Terra Cotta 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 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

I use Angelus paints for my leather work. I like the large number of colors that are available. The paint goes on smoothly and covers very well. When I mix colors they blend very well without any streaking. Of the different leather paints that have used I definitely like Angelus paints the best and will continue to use them.

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Excellent paint

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Beautiful Color

Another stunning color from angelus. I have not had to opportunity to open this bottle yet but I can’t wait.

Worked extremely well!

Did not disappoint. Easy to use, beautiful results on my first pair of custom Air Force 1’s. Does take several (3-5) thin coats to get a smooth, consistent finish, but is well worth the results!!!

Awesome leather paints

Love your paints! My go to paint for my leathery work

Amazing!

I’ve always had strictly amazing experiences with Angelus’s paint and the specific color “terra cotta” is exactly what you order.

Perfectly Balanced Tone

I appreciate the attention to detail that these paints offer, and I will continue to use Angelus as my base paint use because I can rely on this type of quality consistently every single time.

Satifactory

I like the paints. The colors are great. I can’t say I have used the color Terra Cotta yet but I’m sure I won’t be disappointed!

Perfect for what I needed

The paint was exactly what I needed and it came quickly, perfect for the project I was working on. Definitely buying from this bran again :)

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Terra Cotta is my new fave!

This color is perfect! Exactly as pictured without needing to use a 2nd coat. Easy/Fast drying. Fragrance free (or so mild it's not noticeable). I used it on old white shoes to make them over and look new again - beautiful for anyone looking for a warm/neutral earth tone that's not too deep nor too light. My new fave! :-)

Terra Cotta Leather Paint

Loved it! Goes on very smoothly. As it dries, each coat actually becomes part of the leather. It doesn't just sit on top. Terra Cotta is a very rich color.

Terra Cotta

Great color blend in my opinion. I'm not a huge red fan but this pops on accents or would look great on a whole shoe!

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Hi there, I am interested in a package with 20 colors and the fixation finisher. I see only packages up to 12 colors on your site. Contact me via whatsapp also: +2975942480

Angelus Direct

Hello! Unfortunately we do not offer a kit larger than the 12 color kit other than the complete standard color kit If you have any more questions please feel free to email us directly at info@angelusdirect.com Thank you!

Does this leather paint come in black?

Angelus Direct

Hello Patsy, Yes, all our paints come in varies colors, including black. black-paint If you have any more questions feel free to contact us at Info@angelusdirect.com thank you

Angelus Terra Cotta Paint

Works on

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

WORKS GREAT ON

Leather

Canvas

Wood

Plastic

Denim

Metal

Don't Forget

Prep for Leather

Paint on Fabrics

Paint on Plastic

Finish Strong

Airbrushable

Why Choose Us

Crafted for Creators

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