This sections will cover other fluids outside of just your standard paint. These all can be used to acheive random effects, tasks, or help improve quality of your formula. While many of these can be very helpful, make sure to use all in proper amounts recommended on the bottle labels. Overuse may result in the tampering with the overall formula. If you have any product that you can recommend, just send me a message.
Angelus Neutral - not really an additive but this stuff is very versatile. Mix it with other paints to “possibly” give it angelus-like qualities. Add it with your angelus paints to extend the quantity, thin it, or slightly lighten the shade. Can be used to as a top coat over finished paintjobs.
Angelus Duller - formula to “dull” paint and rid the shoe of excessive shine. Use 3-4 mL per 1 ounce of paint.
Createx Opaque Medium - used for Createx Transparent paints. Gives paint added opacity and slightly eliminates metallic shine.
Angelus Metallics (silver, gold, pewter, copper) - line of angelus metallic paints. Great to mix with other shades and give metallic shine and glitter.
Metal Flake - commonly used in car paints. Search for smaller flakes compatible for paints used for shoes. Creates metallic look or glitter effect. Do NOT airbrush, flakes will clog your airbrush.
Liquitex Iridescent - recommended for transparent acrylics. Adds a metallic/pearlized shine to paint.
Extender - does as it says, extends quantity of paint. Must use within time limit after adding.
Catalyst - aids in heatsetting process. Must use within time limit.
Retarder - slows down dry process of paint. Do not use more than suggested max on bottle. Too much may lead to paint being unable to dry at all.
Textile (Fabric) Medium - helps paint bond more with textile materials such as fabrics, vinyl, and of course leather. Great for adding to acrylics when painting on shirts. Available through several brands.
Liquitex Matte Medium - helps in transluceny, adhesion, and flexibility of acrylic paint. Extends the life of thin paint at the same time it improves fluidity of thicker paints used, eliminating resistance while painting and visible brush strokes.
Varnishes / Top Coats
Here a list of finishers will be listed as well as pros and cons of each. While finishes are not always necessary if proper painting has been done, they do add extra protection, and helps avoid dirt and stains that would be difficult to clean on a painted shoe.
Angelus Finisher - Top coat from Angelus line. Can be applied through brush, rag, or sprayed(recommended). Contains glossy look.
Angelus Neutral - Can be used as top coat. Also somewhat glossy. Mix with duller for matte results.
Chain Store (FootLocker/Footaction/FinishLine etc.) Finishers - Available for different shoes (leather, midsoles, suede/nubuck) in spray cans. Excellent in repelling water and dirt. Dries matte. However, requires respraying every several weeks.
Liquitex Varnishes - Available in matte, satin, gloss and high gloss. Very durable but not too flexible.
Krylon Varnish - Available in matte, satin, gloss and high gloss. Matte still attains some shine.
Krylon Triple Glass - don’t know if this stuff is still in production. Not for leather. Durable on midsoles for protecting an image. No it will not prevent cracking if entire midsole is painting and then followed by this product.
Delta Ceramics - very cheap but not all too bad. Can be applied with brush, rag or airbrush. Available in matte and gloss. Matte still attains some shine.
