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Written by Lenora
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Thursday, 29 June 2006 |
So I painted my shoes. To just see the final result, scroll down to the bottom of this article. The painted shoes are posted there.
I gathered up a lot of paint, not knowing what I might use.
I knew that I would do a lot of mxing. In the end,
most of these were not used.
Below is an image of the shoes after being washed and left to air dry.
I didn't want any fabric softener to interfere with the
paint. These shoes are at least twelve years old; hence the
yellowing, I suppose.
To give myself a little direction, I next draw a loose design.
I have now begun to paint, and am not satisfied with the way it is
going. Of course, I will not abandon ship.
Here is a little more progress:
And still further:
Eventually, this is what I have:
And this:
I painted a faux buckle and faux blue stones, among other things. I've covered the entire exterior of the shoes. I don't think I'm finished yet, though. I'll probably add a
little more detail, especially in the back.
If you have any questions about painting your own shoes, use the contact form at the right, and I'll get back to you.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 30 June 2006 )
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