Shoe Antiquing

[Yellowevo84]

Jok i like the change to the green. I really need a green shoe for myself

 

[TWU2014]

How to patina detailed instructions. Here's the links to article and steps.

http://www.skolyx.se/en/content/24-hand-painting-with-leather-dye
http://www.theshoesnobblog.com/2015/09/patina-by-niklas-nordin.html

 

[chogall]

How to patina detailed instructions. Here's the links to article and steps.

http://www.skolyx.se/en/content/24-hand-painting-with-leather-dye
http://www.theshoesnobblog.com/2015/09/patina-by-niklas-nordin.html

Nice guide.

Just to add, I find it helps dye penetrating by mixing dye with conditioners, specifically Bick4. It allows dye to penetrate instead of just sitting on surface..

 

[Yellowevo84]

Chagall brings up a very good point about adding conditioner to the dyes. Also realize that what ever color you are using has the potential to change slightly based on the shade of leather you are dyeing. For example: putting red on a tan shoe will turn out slightly darker than if you're testing the color on a scrap piece of leather. All leathers react differently.

 

[sfo423]

Not the best images. The toe was 'toned down' but I'm kinda ho-hum w/the outcome. They are not cognac per-se anymore; more of an orange hue to the leather. Some sun will do them good. I see a good excuse to look for a new pair of cognac shoes.

 

[Yellowevo84]



Not the best images. The toe was 'toned down' but I'm kinda ho-hum w/the outcome. They are not cognac per-se anymore; more of an orange hue to the leather. Some sun will do them good. I see a good excuse to look for a new pair of cognac shoes.

Sfo423 those look a lot better now. If your not happy with the outcome, adding some light brown or a tan to the shoe would do wonders over that color. Also it would help with the blending of the heel unless that was the effect you asked for.

 

[sfo423]



Sfo423 those look a lot better now. If your not happy with the outcome, adding some light brown or a tan to the shoe would do wonders over that color. Also it would help with the blending of the heel unless that was the effect you asked for.

The heel was darkened because they spilled cordovan dye on them.

Are you suggesting a light brown polish or something else?

 

[Yellowevo84]



The heel was darkened because they spilled cordovan dye on them.

Are you suggesting a light brown polish or something else?

Light brown polish will nothing in the short term. I am suggest stripping all the product(waxes and such)off the shoe and add some thinned out coats of tan or a light brown. This will help put that earth tone color back onto the shoe. However, this is just a suggestion looking at the color in the photos which I know can always be different in person.

 

[Crat]



Nice guide. 


Just to add, I find it helps dye penetrating by mixing dye with conditioners, specifically Bick4.  It allows dye to penetrate instead of just sitting on surface..

I find massaging the dye into the leather with my fingers helps too.
Not advisable if you have any social events (esp. first dates) in the next few days.

 

[Mr Monkstrap]

Do you tuya recomend antiquing cordovan?

Has it good results?

Thanks for your time

 

[Yellowevo84]



I find massaging the dye into the leather with my fingers helps too.
Not advisable if you have any social events (esp. first dates) in the next few days.

Yes I experienced this the first time I tried working on shoes. The dye wouldn't completely come off for like a week lol.

 

[Yellowevo84]



Do you tuya recomend antiquing cordovan?

Has it good results?

Thanks for your time

Yes cordovan leather can be antiqued also and the results can be quite beautiful due to the nature of the leather.

 

[Mr Monkstrap]



Yes cordovan leather can be antiqued also and the results can be quite beautiful due to the nature of the leather.

Which is the best product in your opinion?
I am talking about a pair of carmina's burgundy cordovan full brogue

Thanks for your answer

 

[Yellowevo84]

Which is the best product in your opinion?
I am talking about a pair of carmina's burgundy cordovan full brogue

Thanks for your answer

I'm not sure I am understanding what you mean by best product. Are you referring to what are the best products to use for dyeing or antiquing?

 

[Mr Monkstrap]



I'm not sure I am understanding what you mean by best product. Are you referring to what are the best products to use for dyeing or antiquing?  

Hello,

That's it. Any brand better than others for cordovan antiquing?

Thanks a lot