Coloring Leather – Lesson One: Painting with Acrylics by Paul Burnett
Coloring Leather – Series One: Painting with Acrylics on Leather is an instructional guide by the late Paul Burnett focused on building a strong foundation in coloring leather using acrylic paints. Developed as part of the Learning Leather Looseleaf Lessons series, this lesson walks through the tools, techniques, and mindset required to achieve realistic, convincing color in leatherwork.
Rather than focusing only on finished results, this guide emphasizes process and understanding. Paul breaks down core concepts such as paint-to-water ratios, brush control, layering, and blending, helping leatherworkers develop control over color application. The material includes step-by-step explanations, diagrams, and practical exercises, culminating in a complete project with a detailed coloring chart and instructions. These materials are presented as scans of the original self-produced print lessons, so readers can expect minor imperfections that reflect their original creation rather than modern restoration.