You just found a great pair of shoes at your local Goodwill, but they've got some wear and tear? Give them a fresh coat of paint and a whole new life. See instructions below:
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Step 1. I just found these at my local Goodwill. I think they have a lot of potential! Before you start with your own shoes, it's a good idea to scrub them with soap and water and let them dry in the sun. (They will look better and the paint will stick better, too.) |
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Step 2. To start, look at patterns and other designs that you like and find the style you want by testing your ideas on paper. Or forget that and just draw right onto the shoe from your imagination. It's helpful to use a marker that is similar to your shoe's color so that any mistakes can be covered up with paint later. (Dark ink can be hard to hide.) |
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Step 3. I decided to go with a simple pattern of triangles, and drew out the full design that you see to the left. |
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Step 4. Next, apply paint with a small brush. I like acrylic paint because you can find it at any craft store, it's water based and holds up well. House paint and other paints could also work, (preferably not enamel/oil paints based because they take ages to dry). Experiment! |
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Step 5. It can be hard to paint crisp even edges so, once the paint dries, I like to outline the design in black permanent marker. It gives the shoes a sharper look. |
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Now just lace them back up and they are ready to wear! (By the way, these are great shoes for swing dancing! Maybe now you have an excuse to cut a rug, too.) |
Topics:
Goodwill,
DIY,
Upcycling,
Upcycling Expert,
Annie Temmink
