Last edited by meister (2011-11-14 04:59:26)
That seems much more naturally done than many in this thread. Though please say you’re not going to wear them laced like that!
Last edited by isshinryu101 (2011-11-18 15:59:11)
by the way, shooman... i love that green pair. Wholecuts alone are boring, but add an Italian welt & some antiquing and VIOLA!!!
I like the patina on that last monk. It reminds me of the John Lobb "Museum calf" finish, which I find rather fetching.
What's the best way to get rid of these patinas and make them all black? Some of these are really nice shoes and deserve to be made in a proper colour.
Last edited by Noble Savage (2012-02-10 07:39:25)
There is always room for one or two crazy antiqued shoos just for something different, but l wouldn't want too many in the rotation.
Not a lot of people know this, but if you have a watch with Tritium luminous dials and hands, they will over a decade or more as the radioactivity decays experience a lovely patina effect.
Last edited by meister (2012-09-19 00:07:02)
I used to have to do this at work with leather for interiors/furniture, under the guidance of the guy that actually knew what he was doing, it's quite fun, and relatively easy to do at home, I don't believe any or many of the dyes were toxic, I was going to buy some rawhide belts and give it a go at home.