Plating services can charge anywhere from $40 to $200. It will mostly depend on which company you choose and how many shoes you want bronzed. For example, you may want to only bronze one shoe or both shoes or you may want to make these bronzed shoes into something like bookends or a picture frame in which case, the cost would be more expensive.
You can have baby shoes bronze plated at specialty metal plating companies or jewelers that offer this service. Look for local businesses or search online for companies that specialize in bronze plating. Be sure to inquire about their process, pricing, and turnaround time.
Bronzing baby shoes reviews can be found at American Bronzing, Bronzery, Memories in Bronze, Bronze Shoes and More, Chicks & Cubs, Parents Magazine, and HGTV.
Silver
People typically bronze the pair of shoes theit baby first walked in. Bronzing baby shoes is just a keepsake and a way to remember how small their child's feet once were, since the shoes will last forever once bronzed.
If one is seeking to learn how to bronze one's shoes, instructions are available online at Wiki How, Made Man, EHow and Finishing, among others. There is also a how to video on YouTube.
Nude color shoes are always the the best.
To bronze a pair of baby shoes, they are first dipped in a formula to seal and stiffen the shoe. They are stuffed, tied and shaped as if a foot were inside. The final step involves dipping the shoe in the bronze.
Yes, the word bronze is a noun; bronze is also a verb and an adjective. Examples: Noun: Bronze is a combination of copper and tin. Verb: There are companies that still bronze baby shoes as keepsakes. Adjective: A bronze sculpture is a popular choice for outdoor decor.
Bronze sandals are open shoes that have a goldish metallic finish. They are rather sleek and sexy looking. They can be comfortable to wear and durable.
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From what I could find out, the bronze shoes were ordered and installed by the second female mayor of San Juan, Sila Maria Calderon to honor both the first female mayor of San Juan, Felisa Rincon de Gautier and a former governor of Puerto Rico, Rafael Hernandez Colon. Apparently both of these persons worked to aid the poor and one of the things they did was to provide shoes for those that couldn't afford them. The bronze shoes were to be a reminder and honor of their work.
Other contributors have recommended silver, matching or black. I would go with matching or something multi where matching color is prominant if you can find for a classy look. You could also try nude shoes, so as not to detract attention from the dress.