Art of Custom Sneakers
How to Create One-of-a-Kind Kicks; Paint, Splatter, Dip, Drip, and Color
Xavier Kickz
- 160 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
Art of Custom Sneakers
How to Create One-of-a-Kind Kicks; Paint, Splatter, Dip, Drip, and Color
Xavier Kickz
About This Book
Create your own one-of-a-kind kicks with painting, drawing, stenciling, and marbleizing techniques from celebrated sneaker customizer Xavier Kickz (aka Xavier Crews). 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 basicsâincluding tools and materials, workspace setup, prep, finishing, and design planningâthen 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 âwhether leather Nike Air Force 1s, or canvas Vans or Converse, or bargain shoes similar to any of theseâthen 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!