https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-boot-dyeing-experiment Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 23:28:01 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-boot-dyeing-experiment#post-250831 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 01:15:12 +0000 Angie 250831@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks! Off to have a squizz. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-boot-dyeing-experiment#post-250801 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:45:49 +0000 Maya 250801@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Steph said! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-boot-dyeing-experiment#post-250712 Sun, 14 Nov 2010 21:23:37 +0000 Steph 250712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, the photo is in Maya's thread "Lotsa new loot." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-boot-dyeing-experiment#post-250702 Sun, 14 Nov 2010 21:04:30 +0000 Angie 250702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Makes sense!</p> <p>Have I missed the photo? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-boot-dyeing-experiment#post-250699 Sun, 14 Nov 2010 20:50:26 +0000 cciele 250699@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they turned out beautifully Maya! What a great way to bring new life into orphans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-boot-dyeing-experiment#post-250631 Sun, 14 Nov 2010 17:13:09 +0000 Maya 250631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, I just figured if I ruined them, it was just as well since I wasn't wearing them anyway. May as well give them a chance. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-boot-dyeing-experiment#post-250615 Sun, 14 Nov 2010 15:45:55 +0000 rae 250615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm so excited to see how this worked! I have considered doing this before, but I've always chickened out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-boot-dyeing-experiment#post-250534 Sun, 14 Nov 2010 03:19:51 +0000 Maya 250534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It was extremely simple, Sara. All you need are gloves, a surface that you don't mind getting dirty, and the dye. I just sat down with a generous stack of newspapers, dunked the wool dauber (included) into the bottle, and applied it in long strokes. I wasn't especially cautious or tidy about it either. </p> <p>For smooth leathers you may need to start with a leather deglazer (Fieblings makes that as well), to remove the surface finish and make the leather receptive to dye. My boots were distressed and rough, though, so I didn't need it. </p> <p>The hardest part was getting the dye off the metal. I thought it would rub right off, but it did leave a stain. Luckily since the boots are so distressed and the metal is sort of antiqued, it doesn't look out of place. The second hardest part was scrubbing off the excess dye. It's going to take a few sessions with a washcloth to get it out completely. It's not hard, just laborious. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-boot-dyeing-experiment#post-250525 Sun, 14 Nov 2010 03:04:31 +0000 MNsara 250525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good for you!! I love experimenting like you did. I love it even better when the results are rewarding :-)</p> <p>I've been on the fence about trying this. but you are inspiring. I'm hoping you'll share your lessons learned (i.e. taping off hardware and heels?) along with some future pics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-boot-dyeing-experiment#post-250509 Sun, 14 Nov 2010 02:44:41 +0000 Lisa 250509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting. This is not something I would have even thought of to do. Can't wait to see the final result. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-boot-dyeing-experiment#post-250424 Sat, 13 Nov 2010 22:30:09 +0000 Anonymous 250424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great way to save the boots. Now maybe you will adventure in to garment dying. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-boot-dyeing-experiment#post-250419 Sat, 13 Nov 2010 22:17:33 +0000 Maya 250419@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Two words April: Not. Done :p</p> <p>I had to go in with rubbing alcohol and clean up the hardware. That took some of the dye off the surrounding area though, so I'll have to tape it off and put on another coat. The heels were more porous than I thought, so I had to just dye them too.</p> <p>Next time I'll remember to tape those areas off... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-boot-dyeing-experiment#post-250369 Sat, 13 Nov 2010 19:06:48 +0000 April 250369@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Two words, Maya: Pho. To. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-boot-dyeing-experiment#post-250344 Sat, 13 Nov 2010 17:56:23 +0000 Maya 250344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, I had a feeling you might not be happy about my experiment. But I really wasn't wearing them, and every time I tried, I would kick them off and reach for a black or gray pair instead. I had been looking for some flat booties and was frustrated that I couldn't find anything I liked. These were the perfect flat booties, except for the color, so I decided to research how I might be able to change the color.</p> <p>Don't get me wrong. They were fab in cream, but I just wasn't wearing them and wasn't going to. I have had them for about 3 years now and have worn them only once.</p> <p>Zap, I used Fieblings leather dye. I got 3 bottles on ebay but in reality probably only needed 2 at most. Maybe even just one.</p> <p>I checked in this morning and they look good. Unfortunately the dye isn't coming off the heel and is a little hard to get off the hardware. I'll have to go in there with a qtip and some rubbing alcohol, or just dye the heels as well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-boot-dyeing-experiment#post-250339 Sat, 13 Nov 2010 17:46:36 +0000 Anonymous 250339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya - What product(s) did you use? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-boot-dyeing-experiment#post-250316 Sat, 13 Nov 2010 16:36:53 +0000 Angie 250316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the sound of the experiment. </p> <p>Why did you dye your cream boots black? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-boot-dyeing-experiment#post-250289 Sat, 13 Nov 2010 15:09:32 +0000 Kristine 250289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's great Maya! I've done this with a couple of pairs and have been happy with the results. I hope it works out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-boot-dyeing-experiment#post-250277 Sat, 13 Nov 2010 14:07:30 +0000 RoseandJoan 250277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm looking forward to the pics Maya, do you feel crafty? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-boot-dyeing-experiment#post-250276 Sat, 13 Nov 2010 14:06:48 +0000 ticksgirl 250276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cool! I can't wait to see the results. It's great to know you can do this yourself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-boot-dyeing-experiment#post-250267 Sat, 13 Nov 2010 12:16:09 +0000 April 250267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a DIY I never knew was possible, and I'm very interested to see pictures and hear your assessment of the final product, Maya. How great would it be to be able to wear another pair of boots without another investment! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-boot-dyeing-experiment#post-250264 Sat, 13 Nov 2010 09:37:35 +0000 Louise 250264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Can't wait to see the results x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-boot-dyeing-experiment#post-250263 Sat, 13 Nov 2010 09:34:10 +0000 Polly (thunalata) 250263@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds exciting! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-boot-dyeing-experiment#post-250242 Sat, 13 Nov 2010 05:37:15 +0000 Kate 250242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yay! How exciting, I'm glad it went well (knock on wood)! I can't wait to see the pictures. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/update-boot-dyeing-experiment#post-250236 Sat, 13 Nov 2010 05:07:32 +0000 Maya 250236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Some of you might remember I planned to experiment with dyeing a pair of cream orphan boots black.</p> <p>Well, I just finished cleaning up after about half an hour and two coats of dye. I can't say for sure since the process isn't over until the boots are dry and I have buffed away the excess dye, but I'm feeling optimistic. They look really good. The metallic distressing still comes through, but they will mesh better with my wardrobe now. I did get some dye on the tiny stacked pancake heel and the hardware, but I'm operating under the assumption that those areas won't be porous enough to absorb the dye. Hopefully I'm right :p</p> <p>The process was very easy. A child could do it. If you have shoes you aren't wearing anyway, I would say you might just want to give it a try. For $11 I basically have a new pair of shoes.</p> <p>Yes, I will take pics tomorrow when the process is complete. </p>