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Published: 2008-06-03 19:57:00 +0000 UTC; Views: 124646; Favourites: 2786; Downloads: 4508
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Here is a tutorial showing the process of shoe painting that I use.I hope you like it and find it useful! n_n
The final shoe: [link]
Notes:
1. You don't have to paint white shoes, you can just give any colour shoes a few coats of white paint as a base before doing the rest.
2. You don't have to use acrylic - fabric paint or permanent markers should work as well, this is just one method.
3. "I have a pair of high top chucks I did in Prismacolor markers. I found markers work well, then spray lightly over the top with hair-spray and it protects it. Again, can't get them wet though." From ~Girl-Of-Roses-Hanna
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Yes, do! I hope yours turn out well C:
Your choice. I tried to water down the acrylic with another pair and it bled a little, this pair I didn't water it down, but if the paint start drying then some water helps. It's finding the right balance between putting on too thick of a layer and bleeding.
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Thank you! That'll come in very useful when I manage to get a hold on some shoes xD
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Thank you
One question...
Could you recommend a good type of shoes to paint on?
Thanks again <3
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I'm glad you like it! n_n
I recommend canvas shoes like vans or converse, or even canvas ballet flats. No shiny materials. Also, vans are easy because they have a big flat area to work on! C:
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Thanks so much!! Can't wait to try this!
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Glad you like it! I hope yours turn out well! n_n
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Amazing! I'll try it!!! Thanks! 
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Thanks, I'm glad you like it! n_n
I hope yours turn out well! C:
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Thanks
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this rly helped, many artists just say taht they painted the shoes, but never explained anything even wen they are asked, now i know to use acrylic!
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Yes, I felt the same, one artist said they used acrylic so I tried and it worked and then I made a tutorial out of it C:
I'm glad it has helped you! n_n
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nice one! at the end of the tutorial, you said to spray the shoes with a protection spray thats waterproof, exactly wat type do you use?
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Well I went to a local hardware store and asked a shop-man what sort of spray I could use on painted shoes and just used what he gave me. I have heard of an artist using a matte wood lacquer. That is to make sure the paint stays on and doesn't crack/peel/come off. After that you can always put some waterproof shoes spray stuff that is sold at shoe stores and is generally good for making sure shoes keep well C:
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Whooo! I love you now and thanks a bunches!
Now I can go and buy some cheap canvas shoes and stick 'em with my interests!
Seriously, I could prolly go to some thrift shop or some cheap store that sells canvas shoes for dirt cheap. Lol!
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I'm glad you like it! n_n
Yes, I think that is the best part of making your own shoes, that you do not have to pay very much money and no one else has the same shoes.
Shoes from a thrift store would be awesome because you are also recycling! Too bad there are no thrift stores where I live ;-;
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Where did you get the shoes you used for this???
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I bought this pair of shoes at New Yorker, it is a European clothing store. But it is possible to paint any canvas shoe, like Vans or Converse! C:
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This is so amazing and will hopefully be a great help to be once I actually start painting my shoes!!
+fav
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Thanks! I'm glad you find it helpful! n_n
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Yay! I've wanted to start but I didn't know how to do it without messing my shoes up. Much love!
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O: Thanks a bunch,Deary.
This was really helpful,I've been wanting to paint my shoes for a while now and I was totally clueless.
Thanks to you,I painted my first pair of shoes last night 8D!
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I'm glad it helped you!
I would love to see how your shoes turned out! n_n
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^^ It sure did,there was so many things I was confused about when it came to painting flats before I say your tutorial.
Maybe I'll upload it one day ;D~
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I hope you do! I'd love to see how yours turned out! n_n
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hmm.. can I use copic markers for this??
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Well I looked at the FAQ on the copic markers website, and they say that you can use them for textiles but they might bleed if a drink is spilled on them or if they are washed. So I think they would be okay, as long as you get a good lacquer to cover it to make sure there is no damage done if they get wet n_n
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ey, da muss ich ja gar kein Tutorial mehr machen!
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that gr8
wt is the material of the shoes?
is there diffrence materials to draw on ??
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Thank you! C:
These are made of cotton. I think cotton/canvas works best, I have not tried leather. But I think permanent markers work on leather too! n_n
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Thank u so much, it looks so useful tut~
I'll try this oneday :3, thx again
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This helped so much! I'm inspired! I think I may make some this weekend!
Thank you for the great tutorial! The shoes are absolutely amazing!
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Thanks, I'm glad you like it!
I hope your shoes turn out well! n_n
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You're welcome!
Oh, so do I! ^_^
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dude. if im going to draw on my shoes using the markers only (black and white), would i still need the lacquer thingy? or is it alright if i just draw on them, then dont do anything else after?
thanks dude.
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If you use waterproof markers, then it should be fine as it is. If you use textile markers then you should follow the instructions for sealing the colour. But you don't need the lacquer.
n_n
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Perfect!
Thanks for sharing!
A friend of mine told me to use "acetone" as water with acrylics so that it won't crack. I don't know if it is true though..
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You're welcome, glad you like it! n_n
I'm not sure about acetone, but mixing the paint with textile medium should also prevent cracking C:
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Ooh, thanks for that!
I'm going to try it on one of my old shoes here.
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You're welcome, I hope your shoes turn out well! n_n
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lol, obi-lack xD
ich brauch unbedingt mal weiße vans, dein tut hat mir wirklich geholfen *___*
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Yes, hehe that was the only place that sold any lacquer here
I'm glad you find it useful n_n
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very cool!(:
i saw alot of people doing things like this,
and its inspired me. <3
aha, i cant wait to make a pair.
you have any pattern ideas to put on them?
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Thanks n_n
For mine I usually pick a theme and then I browse the internet to get images and inspiration for the design. Then I draw a few detailed images and fill up the rest of the space with random shapes, clouds, flowers, happy faces, rainbows, food. Anything works C:
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no thankyou (:
yeah, i was searching fer ideas on the net.
ahah, what i like about these, they can b SO random.
rawr.
well thankyou so much. i'd be so happy to make some.
and once i do ill notify you (;
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Yep, anything works on a pair of shoes - they're a piece of art, no one can tell you that it's wrong n_n
Yay, I'd love to see how they turn out! C:
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