Gold Tip Combat Boots

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  Step 1

  Supplies:

  - 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, optional

  You'll also need an open, well ventilated space to work in. Outside is probably the best bet!

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  Step 2

  1) 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 3

  Taping off the heel.

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  Step 4

  2) 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 5

  3) 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 6

  Continue painting.

• 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.

• 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.

• Step 9

  Enjoy your new autumn boots!

  xo

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