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 Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 6:17 pm Post subject: Customs/Customizing FAQ VOL. 3 - Post Questions Here Only!!! |
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This thread is for questions about Customizing.
Anything related to Restoring should be asked in the RESTORE/Cleaning FAQ VOL. 7 -READ PG. 1 FIRST!!! thread. Make sure to read page 1 of that thread before posting a question. Thanks
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| C2Customs wrote: | Yo Yo Yo, everyones favorite mod is back for a third round. 
Due to the extreme clutter of the board recently, I've created a FAQ to try and cut down on the amount of posts with questions that have been repeatingly answered before.
Any further posts of these questions will be immideately locked.
I tried my best to answer all the questions I could think of, if you feel I missed one, please let me know.
Q:What is the best paint for leather shoes?
A: Angelus leather paint, there is a complete sticky in the forum about this product.
Q: How do people engrave on shoes, such as add gator skin?
A: Woodburing Pen or Soldering Iron. These are widely available online or in arts or crafts stores. Please check eBay, as I bought mine off of there.
Q: How do people add fabric or denim to shoes?
A: Make a stencil by masking off the area with masking tape and cuting it out with an exacto knife to make a precise stencil. Trace onto your fabric, cut out precisely, glue on with fabric glue. (people prefer GOOP)
Q: How do people add lettering to shoes?
A: Vinyl letter stickers are available at any arts and crafts store. Lay down your desired base coat for the color of the lettering, lay down your stickers, add you second color direclty over the stickers, remove carefully.
Q: Can you paint midsoles? If so is there any suggested paint?
A: Yes you can paint midsoles, but they WILL crack over time. At this point there is no perfect paint for midsoles but people are experimenting.
Q: How do you change the color of suede?
A: Angelus leather dye works best, but must be applied with extreme caution as it will bleed.
Q: How do people make such clean edges/designs?
A: Most people have developed enough skill through practice to creat clean designs by hand. This will take time! However, people can mask to achieve straight lines or edges.
Q: How do you make camo, elephant print, safari, etc...
A: Search google for images of samples that have been produced. Lay down your base coat color and add your secondary or third colors on top.
Q: How do I add images on fabric to my customs?
A: Paper that can be printed directly through an inkjet printer.(Iron on transfers) This can be purchased online or at office supplies stores. Print your image on the paper, iron onto your fabric, then cut and glue onto your shoes.
Q: What do Angelus Paint Dullers and Varnishes do?
A: Paint duller can be added directly to your paint to deminish the gloss it comes with and accomplishes a factory produced look. Varnishes can be added after you are done painting to add a glossy/shiny look to your paint to accomplish a patent leather look.
Q: How do I get glow in the dark paint?
A: Buy glow in the dark pigment powwder made for acrylic paints and add it to Angelus Neutral leather paint. This powder is available certain places online.
Q: What should I use to prepare the shoes and how do I know if they are prepared correctly?
A: Pure acetone is the strongest and most effective way to remove factory finishes for the best results in customizing. I personally use cotton balls for larger areas and cotton q-tips for smaller areas that are dipped in acetone to prepare my customs. Apply a good amount of pressure and scrub, but not so hard that you remove the texture of the leather. Some people believe you must make the leather turn grey for it to be prepared, but aslong as the finish is off, you're good to go.
Q: How do I make my own shirts?
A: Some people hand paint their shirts, other use iron on transfer paper, and the rich folks have screenprinted or silkscreeners.
Q: How do you change the color of the inside of shoes?
A: If mesh like on many AF1s, you may paint it with acrylic paint, but it will become stiff. If leather, paint it like any other leather part of the shoe with proper preparation.
Q: How do I achieve a fade effect? (i.e. Haze Dunks)
A: Airbrushing, experiment, basic common knowledge to most so I won't go in detail.
Q: Is shoe wax/water repellant needed to be applied after finishing a custom?
A: No, angelus paint is water proff, but it doesn't hurt, just dont spray on too much.
Q: How do I achieve fine detail/small thin lines?
A: Using a brush that comes to a small point and applying barely any pressure can get you those perfect details.
Q: Is createx a usable paint for customizing shoes?
A: I've heard it is and it isn't. I have never used it and I see no reason why anyone would becasue angelus works just fine.
Q: Can I throw my shoes in a washing machine to clean them/white up the mesh?
A: I have heard of great stories and horror stories from this. I reccommend against it as the mositure that will be left in the shoes will deterioate the soles. As for how clean you shoes get, don't expect miracles. Be sure to add the proper detergent and put the shoes in separate pillow cases.
Q: Will customs with printed canvas on them last through wear in the rain, snow, etc.?
A: If you follow the correct proceedures, even ironed on canvas should last because they are made to even go through the washing machine with no bleeding.
Q: How do I make canvas customs?
A: Quoted from Chameleon: Grab a sewing machine, thread, fabric, masking tape, exacto knife, glue and some beers and you too can have some awesome looking customs in just 10 easy steps.
I reccomend using exacto knife or fabric scissors (not the dull things you cut paper with)
I reccomend using Shoe Goo
I reccomend staying away from Liquid Stitch
I reccomend Coronas
1. Lay the masking tape down on the section(s) you want covered by the fabric.
2. Cut the section out on the masking tape with the exacto knife (duh).
3. Place the cut out section onto the fabric.
4. Cut out the template with an exacto knife, or if you like trace it out with a pen and cut it out with some sharp fabric scissors (dont cut exactly on the border, its better to cut a bit bigger incase you make a mistake, you can always clean things up, but you can go back an add fabric) Also, if your sewing more than 1 panel together, leave about 1/2 inch or so so the seams will look clean (explain later.)
5. Lay the fabric up against the shoe, get your piccaso on. If everything matches up against the shoe then go onto the next step, if not, this is the time to get everything perfect. Use the scissors to clean up all the edges.
6a. Single Panel : Take a pencil and simple trace out where you want the stiching to be. Now, go over it with the sewing machine. Please note, if your doing any part of the shoe that touches the midsole, dont sew there, as there is no stiching along that side.
6b. Multiple Panels : A bit harder than if using a single panel. If you want all your panels to seamlessly blend, then flip your fabric over and sew all the joining seams. (All of this stitching will be on the inside and thus will make all the seams on the shoe "invisible" just like all the seams on a...*looks around*...pillow case). But wait, your not done. You still have to do step 6a now!
ALSO. In step 6b. you can add additional stitching. I cant remember which customizer did but it was their "jack the ripper" customs and they had red stiching crossing the toe box, so if you were wondering how to do that, this is where you would.
7. Apply a thin layer of glue to the shoe, and also to the inside of the fabric, use a paintbrush or something of the sort to spead it around. Dont add too much glue though, depending on the fabic, it may cause the colours to bleed. Make sure everything is set right.
8. Watch tv. (yes, this is a step. The step isnt, watch the shoes while the glue dries, or poke the shoes and move the panels around. Trying to get things perfect usually means you messing thngs up and having to start over. If you must watch the shoes, at least grab a damp paper towl and wipe the excess glue off.) If you see parts where its uneven, wait till its dry. Its much easier to cut when its dry and stiff.
9. Once its dried go over and make sure everything looks just right. Pull out the exacto knife again. Make sure everything is clean and there are no threads sticking out. Dont go overboard though.
10. Mail me the beers.
Q:How do I paint the "Nike Air" stitching on the back of Air Force Ones?
A: Use a fine tiped brush and apply the paint thinly. Take your time!
Q: How can I avoid leaving burn marks in the leather?
A: Since it is a woodBURNING pen, it will leave dark burn lines on certain shoes and colors. If you want to get rid of these, paint over them with the same color.
Q: How do I make custom tags like Nikes?
A: Ask your local embroidey shop for an estimate of prices and what can be done. Some screenprinters also do this...
Q: Where can you buy Goop (the glue)?
A: I personally go to a store called JoAnns Fabrics, Ive heard of people going to other arts and cratfs stores such as Micheals for things such as goop also.
Q: Who on ISS airbrushes?
A: C2, Retro!nk, EL, Gambino, Jor1, just to name a few that come to my mind first.
Q: Where can I find silica packets to buy?
A: Google Search...
Q: How do I make the splatter effect?
A: Mask off anywhere you dont want paint to be. Then there are several ways to apply the splatter, some drop it from brushes at a high point and let gravity to the work. Some people goop in on their brushes and flick or throw it at the shoes. Some also blow the paint out of a straw to get the job done.
Q: When to add varnish/gloss/waterproofer?
A: Anytime after your paint has dried.
Q: Will shoe polish come off in the rain/snow?
A: Check the label to see if it is waterproof, if not, add waterproofer.
Q: How do I paint patent leather?
A: I myself have never heard a solid fool proof way yet. Anyone got one, feel free to let me know, if not, I would reccomment not painting it.
Q: Where can I purchase Carbon Fiber?
A: It is available online in many stores, eBay, and some people have said they found it at local craft stores.
Q: Where can I buy Nike SB Laces?
A: I know for sure one seller on eBay that always had some available with BIN.
Q: How deep do I burn when trying to make gator/elephant print?
A: Quoted By Chameleon:
"To start off with, there is no answer. There is no measurement or depth gage for you to go by. There are no standards. No color markers or changes in the smell of the burning leather. If the alligator skin is done properly, it should not be even. Much like real alligator skin it should not compltely symmertical. There are highs and lows in the grain. To use the coin term "scales" loosely, there should not be in a uniform pattern. Experiment with it. That could quite possibly be the best info you could get regarding the croc pattern.
With that said, there are many customs ive seen out there that have a simple checker board pattern that looks very unauthentic. For that, press the hot woodburning pen into the leather and drag it in a slow, straight, steady line. Repeat if necessary. "
Q: How do I mask off the areas to make my stencils/templates for fabric customs?
A: I prefer to use the wide tape, overlap as much as need to sufficiently cover the whole area of the place you are trying to make a stencil/template. The press down the edges with a thumbnail to get them clean and crisp before you cut. Then take your exacto knife and carefully cut away the excess material, leaving you with a perfect template.
I believe this is sufficient for now, not too in depth, but the amount of useless posts in this forum was becoming rediculous.
Let the clean out begin...
Your welcome,
C2 and Chameleon (Keep up the good stuff!) |
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is it possible to paint the elephant print on a pair of jordan 3s?
if it is possible what would be the steps?
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Hello all, I'm a bit of a noob so sorry if my questions are easy.
- What do you use to make good stencils for airbrushing?
- What do you use to thin the pair for airbrushing?
- Is there any easy/efficient way to color the stitching other than painting it?
- Can you spray Krylon Gloss finish on just a regular shoe? In other words, can I make a regular shoe I just bought look like it has a pattened leather look through the gloss spray without removing the factory finish?
- Where can I get AF1/Dunks/SBs laces? With a variety of colors anyway.
- I've heard of a felt pen kind of thing where you can put paint in the cartridge and paint that way as if you were using a fine fine tip brush. Any input on this? If it's true, where can I get one? Or anything similar?
I understand that it's kind of a lot of questions but if you have some time, I'd appreciate any help you can give. thanks! |
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for stencils, I use Photoshop for the image recreation. A nice sharp Xatco knife and Acetate to cut the image on. (its like a plastic that wont get damaged or damp when paint is applied, its flexible and soft) dont use cardboard or paper.
To prep, just use Acetone with cotton balls, rub it down well so the outlayer coating of the shoe comes off.
FullyLaces.com sells laces of all sorts. (or search up premium laces)
| ChromeDome905 wrote: | is it possible to paint the elephant print on a pair of jordan 3s?
if it is possible what would be the steps? |
I think the material is nubuck so find a nubuck paint?
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| a pair of shoes from 94 took some beating and the midsoles are literally crumbling and the bubble popped. I don't care to replace the bubble or even to make it look like brand new but is there any way i can fix this problem so i can wear em again? again, i don't care for perfection, just want to patch, glue, stop the crumbling from happening. |
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i havent come into the customs form for like ages, but is this where we ask for how to get customized colors
like mixing one color with another, and how much should be mixed |
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Shoe Goo isn't the only necessary adhesive to attach fabric to dunks (fabric such as t-shirts with images), correct? Will most high-strength glues work?
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^i use gorilla glue
has anyone ever used createx duller??? how does it work? |
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I have black cement III's, the midsole was restored and it was a nice white and was painted very well. I wore them a couple times and a small crack has apeared, its not a midsole seperation crack but its like a paint crackage. If I were to paint the midsole myself, would I have to strip the paint off and paint the whole midsole, or just paint over?
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| lilfatsupra wrote: | | I have black cement III's, the midsole was restored and it was a nice white and was painted very well. I wore them a couple times and a small crack has apeared, its not a midsole seperation crack but its like a paint crackage. If I were to paint the midsole myself, would I have to strip the paint off and paint the whole midsole, or just paint over? |
you want to strip all the white with acetone
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| plucks wrote: | for stencils, I use Photoshop for the image recreation. A nice sharp Xatco knife and Acetate to cut the image on. (its like a plastic that wont get damaged or damp when paint is applied, its flexible and soft) dont use cardboard or paper.
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Well, I did that, but how do you get the acetate to stick/stay in place on the shoe? Especially on even surfaces, like the midpanel of the AF1 where the swish goes through it and everything? |
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