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Add metallic tips to a plain pair of combat boots
***Recommended: Do this project outdoors/in a well ventilated space!***
I've been wanting to add "metal" tips to a pair of brown combat boots for quite some time, but knew I didn't want to use acrylics or spray paint. I was looking for something for metallic looking - almost chrome - that had that bright finish. Chrome spray paint would probably work, but I liked the idea of being able to control the paint with a brush. After a few rounds at my local Michael's trying to hunt something down, I came across Martha Stewart's Liquid Gilding. JUST what I needed. I chose Gold, but it's also available in Brass, Copper and Silver. Count on Martha to save the day.
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Step 1Supplies:
- Martha Stewart Liquid Gilding (About $7 at Michael's)
- Masking and/or electrical tape
- Soft bristled paint brush
- Scissors
- Combat boots, or shoes of your choice
- Scrap newspaper/magazines and popsicle stick (not shown)
- Nail polish remover and cotton swabs, optionalYou'll also need an open, well ventilated space to work in. Outside is probably the best bet!
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Step 21) Tape off the tip of each boot. Most combat boots will probably have a seam that will guide you. You can also tape off the heel, too. I used multiple pieces of tape around the tips to work with the rounded shape of each boots.
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Step 3Taping off the heel.
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Step 42) Mix the liquid gilding really, really well. Settling is natural with liquid gilding, so the metallic part will be on the bottom. I used a popsicle stick to mix mine up.
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Step 53) Firmly press down on the tape to ensure that it is adhered to the boot. Begin painting the tips in short, even strokes.
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Step 6Continue painting.
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Step 7
4) Let dry at least 24 hours, then remove the tape. In order to fix up mistakes, you can use a cotton swab dipped in nail polish remover to remove any stray liquid gilding.
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Step 8
If possible, try not to wear your gold (or silver/brass/copper) tip boots when it's raining/snowing (I waited until it was done raining to take this picture!) - This will help keep that metallic luster of the liquid gilding.
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Step 9
Enjoy your new autumn boots!
xo
