Overview
Create your own one-of-a-kind kicks with painting, drawing, stenciling, and marbleizing techniques from celebrated sneaker customizer Xavier Kickz (aka Xavier Crews). *Winner of the 2023 Silver Foreword INDIE Book Award* In Art of Custom Sneakers, Xavier shares his innovative ideas and techniques for prepping, designing, and finishing custom sneakers for everyone. The book begins with the basics--including tools and materials, workspace setup, prep, finishing, and design planning--then moves on to dozens of incredible customizing projects. Whatever your level of artistic experience, Xavier's in-depth, step-by-step instructions ensure your success as you start making your own custom kicks. Twenty-eight QR codes to supplemental video instruction offer additional step-by-step guidance. As you go, gather inspiration from amazing custom sneakers throughout history. Start with any clean sneaker--whether leather Nike Air Force 1s, or canvas Vans or Converse, or bargain shoes similar to any of these--then add your own personal touches with techniques such as:
- Cartoon Style
- Paint Pen Camo
- Sharpie Tie-Dye
- Hydro-Dipped Marbleizing
- Galactic Splatter
- Bedazzled Flash
Stop admiring custom sneakers from afar, and start making your own!
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780760381809
- ISBN-10: 0760381801
- Publisher: Rockport Publishers
- Publish Date: September 2023
- Dimensions: 8.9 x 8.43 x 0.47 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
- Page Count: 160
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