Shoe Antiquing

[Poshak Man]

What's your process to seal the dye?

Yes. Please. I second the question.

 

[Fab75]

I m just adding cream and that s all

 

[Fab75]

Before and after

 

[stylish_raven]

Well I can't compare to the beautiful works in this thread, so many great transformations! Hope you're all right with me posting a before/after! Feedback would be most kind. Tried to add depth to the shoe without going too far. Deglazed, dyed, sealed.

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Thats just plain beautiful of a change; good not, amazing job!

 

[Mbaldinger]

Same here I use no sealer. Dyes, then creams and final wax polish.

 

[Mbaldinger]

I'm still waiting to hear what dyes Fab likes to use. I have only used fiebings dyes and both fiebings and angelus deglazer and have found no difference. I will try Angelus and Saphir dyes at some point.

 

[GasparddeColigny]

I've started following this thread for dyeing inspiration and experiences. I have a number of restoration projects lined up, some will require a dye job. This is a previous Museum brown dye attempt: very subtle indoors, but pops in the sunlight.

 

[Fab75]

I m using saphir only
Best

 

[Mbaldinger]

looks great man!
What brand of shoe?

 

[GasparddeColigny]

looks great man!
What brand of shoe?

They're Septième Largeur, a French brand. I use Saphir dyes and deglazer, a Venetian Creme or Medaille D'ór Neutral creme and finish with a coat of polish. These shoes haven't yet had the full spit shine treatment.

 

[Christian GV.]

Mbaldinger, many thanks for the feedback. Also, I do like the patina & finishing you posted on those AEs, I've never liked Fifth Ave's but those changed my mind!

What's your process to seal the dye?

Yes. Please. I second the question.

I do like Fab75 and Mbaldinger says- creme and polish!

If I may add something to this discussion though. I'm no pro to talk about techniques, so I'll rather share a guide by Niklas Nordin (link) with helpful notes on sealing and patina in general. In this video (link) by Mastro Segalin they seal the patina by massaging the leather with a pre-heated spoon

Also I think RIDER said something about sealing during the first 6 pages in this thread. If I remember correctly it was all about brushing hard between each layer of dye with a cotton cloth/brush, to create temperature and making sure the dye stays.

 

[Mbaldinger]

Mbaldinger, many thanks for the feedback. Also, I do like the patina & finishing you posted on those AEs, I've never liked Fifth Ave's but those changed my mind!





I do like Fab75 and Mbaldinger says- creme and polish!

If I may add something to this discussion though. I'm no pro to talk about techniques, so I'll rather share a guide by Niklas Nordin (link) with helpful notes on sealing and patina in general. In this video (link) by Mastro Segalin they seal the patina by massaging the leather with a pre-heated spoon

Also I think RIDER said something about sealing during the first 6 pages in this thread. If I remember correctly it was all about brushing hard between each layer of dye with a cotton cloth/brush, to create temperature and making sure the dye stays.

Never done any spooning but the rubout with shoe cream between coats is for that...maybe frictional temp helps too but yes I rub with a cloth and brush sometimes too between coats.

 

[American__Patina]

Before and after: Mercanti Fiorentini

 

[Backhand]

Bowen
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So rad

 

[Jack_P]

Hi all, as you appear to be the masters of shoe renovation and polishing I’d like to ask for help. I’ve been trying to learn the art of the mirror shine with mixed success. Whenever I add any water I’m getting dry looking patches which you can see in the close ups. Basically I’m getting near but I can’t quite the finish right. I look forward to hearing any thoughts or suggestion.