I’m so tired of my boring brown Birkenstocks. I bought them in 2007, so I was ready for something new, but these are still in pretty good condition and I wasn’t too fond of the blue ones that are currently available. (Yes, of course they need to be blue!)
I remember reading somewhere that Shiva Paintstiks could be used on leather. Since my Birkenstocks don’t have a shiny surface, I decided to give it a try. I pulled out some blue masking tape, my beautiful Iridescent Dark Blue Shiva Paintstik, and a stiff-bristled brush. In less than an hour, I had the first layer complete. As much as possible, I applied the Paintstik directly, and then I used the brush to smooth it out. The brush was also handy for getting into all those hard-to-reach areas.
The next day, I put on a second layer. Are these awesome or what?
Another couple days to give them a really good chance to dry completely. I can’t wait to wear them!!!
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11 responses to “Iridescent blue sandals”
Wow! They look stunning. No wonder you can’t wait to wear them.
LoveLoveLove Them – gotta get my paintstiks out and those boring brown leather sandals!!
Wow – who would have thought?!?!?! Excellent, excellent!!!!!
Smashing!! I *love* the way the color worked out.
Wow! You’d never know those aren’t brand new! BEE-yootiful. : )
Those are awesome! My old Birks could definitely use such a makeover…thanks for sharing!!!
WOW! I didn’t know the paintsticks worked so well on leather! They look brand new!
What a great idea. I have a pair of ugly green sandals that could use a makeover.
OMG, those are fabulous! Great job.
You’d never know that they weren’t original. Great job!
I have a pair of Dansko clogs that I am so bored with too. What a good use for the paint sticks. The blue looks devine