-- Posted by iBritt at 3:53 pm on Aug. 18, 2008 Okay, I have a hardcover, imitation leather journal. It's a knock off of a moleskine (I have a moleskine as well, but I bought this one to use as a planner) I hate the colour, so I want to paint it, but I have no idea which type of paint to use. Help? -- Posted by Fortis Obscurum at 3:53 pm on Aug. 18, 2008 Lead Based -- Posted by pujolsfan at 3:54 pm on Aug. 18, 2008 tempra -- Posted by Chocolate Thunda at 3:54 pm on Aug. 18, 2008 Try Acrylic and use a gloss. -- Posted by dragonking at 3:58 pm on Aug. 18, 2008 Acrylic probably would be best.