How to paint boots

Painting boots

not the first time we notice how different fashion designers are trying to revive the fashion of boots.Needless to say, that in our climate, it is very convenient and practical footwear.Not for nothing in the shops of shoes withdrawn special area for this type of footwear.But you can save a little - buy boots are simple and self-produce exclusive and fashionable footwear.

What boots fit?Absolutely all, yet it is desirable to previously painted.Because repaint the color is much more difficult than to paint for the first time.The reason for that - ingrained paint previous layer, because it can hold the new paint on the shoes is very long.

next question - what to paint.Suitable different types of paints, namely:

• Hair Dye.
• Acrylic fabric.
• special dye for wool.
• Markers for fabrics.

Boots and hair dye

To repaint felt boots can take any hair dye and dissolve it in cold water.This is followed by a slightly wet felting and moisture to be absorbed.Then, gently soft paint brush applied in several layers.Between coats should make small breaks to the previous bit of time to sink in, but we can not allow to fully dry.After painting, boots should be given a few days to complete ink absorption.

This method is fairly simple, but it does have its drawbacks.over time, paint wiped from the wool and the color may become darker.If it does not completely dry the boots to toe, possibly staining of surrounding surfaces by direct contact.

Acrylic fabric

It is best to take a special dye wool or batik.Instructions for their use is usually exhaustive - how to plant, to apply and dry.You can add only what is better to take the sponge softer and more slowly applied to the material had time to soak.Boots should be left for 1-2 days, after which should be ironed (very carefully!) Warmed medium iron to oplavit top layer of paint.This will protect it from scraping while using the product.

dye for wool

can take, for example, aniline dye for wool.Since the felt needs an acidic environment, it is best to add the dye vinegar.Total to get a list of improvised:

• aniline;
• vinegar;
• glasses (for dye dilution, can be plastic);
• rubber gloves;
• sponge;
• plastic bags.

poured into a glass colored powder so that at least covered the bedplate.Pour a little boiling water, stir well until complete dissolution of the paint.Add a tablespoon of vinegar and topped up with hot water to a full glass.It is better to lay the package on the working surface, so as not to dirty the paint all around.Then sponge to apply paint on the felt.You can pour a little chat with a cup, then quickly rub the sponge over the entire outer surface.After the entire surface will be covered with paint, it is recommended to pack tightly boots in several packages, the maximum release of air, put in a saucepan with cold water and boil well for 40 minutes.After cooling and drying boots (as well as in the other case - a couple of days) is necessary to wash boots in cold water to remove excess paint, which is not absorbed.

Additional patterns can be applied to painted boots (any of the above methods), special markers for tissue.