https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-dilemma-brave-the-bronze-or-go-for-the-gold Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:52:45 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-dilemma-brave-the-bronze-or-go-for-the-gold#post-822081 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 08:04:34 +0000 rute 822081@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the final result! You are daring! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-dilemma-brave-the-bronze-or-go-for-the-gold#post-822065 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 06:45:28 +0000 Deborah 822065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They look amazing. I need to see them in an outfit;) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-dilemma-brave-the-bronze-or-go-for-the-gold#post-822060 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 06:18:54 +0000 CocoLion 822060@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They look gorgeous! I really need you to drive 6 hours and give me some DIY tutorials. Please. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-dilemma-brave-the-bronze-or-go-for-the-gold#post-821986 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 04:20:35 +0000 Amy 821986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, you are so amazing! I would never have dared to do something like that and they turned out great. Let's see them with an outfit already! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-dilemma-brave-the-bronze-or-go-for-the-gold#post-821976 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 04:17:32 +0000 Transcona Shannon 821976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they turned out great Rae - you and Claire are the DIY Queens of YLF. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-dilemma-brave-the-bronze-or-go-for-the-gold#post-821973 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 04:16:02 +0000 MNsara 821973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are so brave I think I love the end result too. Let's see them in an outfit -- when you have the chance </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-dilemma-brave-the-bronze-or-go-for-the-gold#post-821967 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 04:11:32 +0000 MsLuna 821967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! That's so cool t hat you were able to DIY boots! I wish I had the time/motivation for that! So awesome, Rae! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-dilemma-brave-the-bronze-or-go-for-the-gold#post-821959 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 04:05:42 +0000 Julie 821959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Goody!! Rae is at it, again!! </p> <p>Ponyhair is not really from ponies. It's from cattle. It is made the same way the leather for a sheep shearling coat is. The hair is not removed from the hide as part of the tanning process, and it is then sheared to make ponyhair leather.</p> <p>The industry name for this product is "hair on hide". It can be dyed just about any colour, but during the manufacturing process it is first bleached to remove the natural colour, then dyes are added to create the colour or pattern desired. Kind of sounds like a trip to the salon, doesn't it. Well, it is, except they don't scalp you to colour your hair.</p> <p>Any of you who have coloured your own or someone elses hair will know that the finished colour is dependant on original colour, texture, etc.. Hair on hide is no different. You will just have to experiment on the particular piece of leather you have.</p> <p>Tarrago makes variety of metallic colours and you may have to mix a special batch for your needs.</p> <p>Well, good luck. Hope I haven't scared the crap out of you and cause you to abandon this project. Remember, "In for a penny, in for a pound."</p> <p>Go get 'em, Rae!!</p> <p>Cheers</p> <p>Julie </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-dilemma-brave-the-bronze-or-go-for-the-gold#post-821942 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 03:39:29 +0000 rae 821942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thistle, I have not seen the Fryes in person, but I agree that the color has more shine. My color seems to be more of a sheer shimmer and doesn't build that well. I'm going to keep that "more reflection" idea in mind when looking for another product to layer. </p> <p>The good thing is that I think my camera washed the color out a bit; the colors are pretty contrasting as I look at them here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-dilemma-brave-the-bronze-or-go-for-the-gold#post-821940 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 03:37:25 +0000 Diana 821940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cool! I like the bronze color but I do think it would be better if it was shinier. No idea how to achieve that though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-dilemma-brave-the-bronze-or-go-for-the-gold#post-821939 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 03:35:47 +0000 Thistle 821939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the inspiration! I can only see the pics. Have you seen the inspiration in real,life? The picture looks shinier, like the metallic in it has more reflection. Not sure how to put. The color also looks brighter so there is more contrast.</p> <p>Sch a cool project. You are a braver DIYer! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-dilemma-brave-the-bronze-or-go-for-the-gold#post-821935 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 03:31:32 +0000 rae 821935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>dstalksalot, it is not leather but calf hair. I could find zero info on dying/painting calf hair, but if you have any insight, it is welcome! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-dilemma-brave-the-bronze-or-go-for-the-gold#post-821932 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 03:28:45 +0000 dizzys 821932@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ETA: is there a way to shine up the hair? Wax maybe? Blacken the soles for sure. :-)</p> <p>It looks cool. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-dilemma-brave-the-bronze-or-go-for-the-gold#post-821931 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 03:27:49 +0000 Anonymous 821931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they look good! I do think the Fryes used something with more metallic pigment s it looks a little shinier but I think you can create the same look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-dilemma-brave-the-bronze-or-go-for-the-gold#post-821924 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 03:22:19 +0000 rae 821924@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Deb, you may be right. Or at least a more shiny vs. shimmery finish. I will see if I can get a different product to try. </p> <p>CB, yes, it's no problem to re-black the sole! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-dilemma-brave-the-bronze-or-go-for-the-gold#post-821908 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 03:03:13 +0000 pil 821908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are fearless! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-dilemma-brave-the-bronze-or-go-for-the-gold#post-821905 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 02:58:21 +0000 cobaltblue 821905@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Neat! Can you re-black the sole instead of having bronze on there, too? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-dilemma-brave-the-bronze-or-go-for-the-gold#post-821891 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 02:48:52 +0000 deb 821891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it needs more yellow in it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-dilemma-brave-the-bronze-or-go-for-the-gold#post-821874 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 02:39:27 +0000 Anonymous 821874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks good! You can always highlight with gold later. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-dilemma-brave-the-bronze-or-go-for-the-gold#post-821856 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 02:25:34 +0000 cobaltblue 821856@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the idea of keeping on with bronze and highlighting later. I think the stepped-in-mud effect is hightened by the spot you chose to start working. Can't wait to see them finished! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diy-dilemma-brave-the-bronze-or-go-for-the-gold#post-821847 Fri, 18 Jan 2013 02:14:06 +0000 rae 821847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>EDIT: This went much faster than expected! I went ahead and continued with the bronze, and here is the finished product. I think it actually does look a good deal like the inspiration, but what do you think? Does it need extra shine?<br /> *********</p> <p>I received my black calfhair booties today and was really stoked to launch my bronze bootie DIY project... but now I can't tell if my bronze color is too coppery/brownish. Does it look like a good match, or do you think it looks like I just stepped in mud? </p> <p>I suppose I could keep going and highlight in a more golden tone if I didn't like the finished product? </p>