Shoe Antiquing

[Yellowevo84]

You are correct sir. I should amend my statement as only saphir mdo creams were used which do contain wax.

 

[Yellowevo84]

A few pics of latest work

Allen Edmonds Carlyle.

After

 

[TWU2014]

I originally contributed to this thread under a different UN when it first started. Since then I've had to create another account because I was inactive for about 2 yrs. And forgot my account information.

1. Stripped shoes using Angelus Deglazer. I didn't condition shoes as I should have. A step I skipped because I didn't have any leather conditioner.
2. Painted the shoes using Angelus leather shoe paint. Something different than dying. Three layers of dark mocha brown, 2 coats of medium blue two coats, and then two coats of Navy.
3. Polished dark mocha with Meltonian shoe cream. Navy in coats of Neutral coat of Meltonian.
4. Steps I will eventually get around to doing soon is conditioning the shoes. Then applying multiple layers of matching shoe creams and polish to achieve a nice shine.
5. Clean up blemishes and soles with sole polish.
6. Buff, buff, and buff.

Started off as a pair of Mezlan's in medium brown.

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This is my first attempt at painting shoes. I have several other pairs that I will change colors. Practice makes perfect.

I welcome feedback, comments, and suggestions.

Tony

 

[Yellowevo84]

Tony I like the spectator look of the shoes. If you have other pairs you are attempting i would highly recommend getting into the dyes. they are a lot harder to work with and takes a lot more practise but the results will work out better over time. You will get a better shine out of dyes as they penatrate the leather, also you get a natural patina over time or through different polishes. The angelus paint basically acts like painting a canvas. Still the result came out great for a first attempt. keep it up.

 

[sfo423]

Anyone have a "shoe guy" recco in San Francisco? Somehow, still unknown to me, my Martegani Lucca seems to be soiled/stained/ruined. I want to antique or something; not sure if salvagable.

 

[RIDER]

KeaLani and/or the crew at A Shine & Co.

www.ashineandco.com

 

[Yellowevo84]

Those are definitely reparable. As rider said ashineandco would be great. It just depends on what you want done and what sort of antiquing your looking for. If you want some ideas pm me and I can help you with some ideas.

 

[Yellowevo84]

Here is a few new works for some clients. A nice change on the cap toes considering the hand sanitizer that was spilled on them.

 

[Buster Brown]

Glad this thread is being kept alive. I've got a couple projects underway I hope to share soon. Just need to find more time!

 

[sfo423]

A medalion toe looks great with a burnished finish. I like the cognac (my only pair in this color) but would be happy to go to light brown. Another good reason to buy another replacement pair in cognac.

 

[sfo423]

Some ideas / the direction I am likely going. I'll check in w/KeaLani this week.

 

[garland]

I've got some projects to post too! This thread has been an incredible resource for me. Thanks to all that have contributed and to @RIDER especially for your willingness to share your trade secrets!

 

[jokb]

A few pics of latest work

Allen Edmonds Carlyle.


After

 

[sfo423]

After further inspection, the two soft stains on the outer toe edge is some kind of oil. Still a candidate for stripping & dye? Or, will the oiled section of the leather be doomed forever?

Anyone have a "shoe guy" recco in San Francisco? Somehow, still unknown to me, my Martegani Lucca seems to be soiled/stained/ruined. I want to antique or something; not sure if salvagable.

 

[Yellowevo84]

No these are not doomed forever. Trust me I have seen worse.