Custom Shoes: Basic Tips for Vans and Chucks by Louie Gong

[powerman678]

sound like criss angel

[MussaMagic]

can i use Angelus leather paint for vans and converse's?

[HxCReviewsss]

is there any way to produce a white color? they do not sell a white fabric marker from fabricmate

[tsconi1]

so cool

[sullygyrl]

This is the BEST tutorial on painting Vans! Thank you SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much!!!!

[eternalstar123]

would i be able to use light colored fabric markers on dark canvases?

[TheJro805]

what if i JUST want to color a pair of high top converse a different color!??? possible????

[TheIcey117]

Where can I get the fabric dye markers and can you wear them alot without fading away.

[Elizren]

nice work man

[rezor402]

What Brand of fabric dye markers would you recommend?

[rimokraken]

is it ok to use the shoes in some activities that will for sure make the shoes bend like bboying (breakdancing) or is it not coz the paint will wear off, and where can i get the dye pens

[TheSavageRasta]

Dude thank you so much. This video is a lifesaver.

[HartShoes]

I paint custom vans that are so amazing you wont believe theyre hand made. Check them out in my channel.

[AnEkLiipz]

do you reckon poscaa pens are o.k

or where did you buy yourss?

[sweetpotatoe]

Can I use acrylic paint instead of markers?

[louiegong]

@sweetpotatoe : acrylic looks nice but its not as durable as fabric dye. i ocassionally use acrylics if I want a light color to really pop on a darker color base shoe, but I've never used acrylic paint alone. it just wouldn't last. btw- just to be clear, im not using regular makers. they are fabric dye markers.

[JPTHEARTISTCLOTHING]

@intinhional your a dumb ass why would you ask what markers he uses he says it in the vid just like he told you lol...nice work do you paint air forces?

[ericiscool23]

really cool

[onlij]

I have a question!

1. If I were to erase some of the dye from my design, ex. making a line thinner, do I wait until the paint is dried or I can just erase right away?

thanks!

[RaquelDenise31]

Hi I'm a female DJ in Albuquerque NM. If I were to send you a pair of vans with the artwork I need on them would you be willing to do it?? I will pay as much as I need too.(:

[mad4794]

can you wash the shoes or is there a certain way to clean them.

[jojasweety]

how can you wash them?

[cantgetdiscutie]

what if i wanted to use a black pair of vans, would the dye pens work on black or would i have to use a white dye first? if so is there a white dye pen i could use?

[LacyLeda]

What stores sell these fabric pens?

[supersizethosefries]

Can you use sharpies?

[cccmaverick]

@supersizethosefries man did you watch the video? read the thought bubbles;) they are cool shoes and the fabric mate pens are not too expensive and they can be found at most craft or fabric stores.

[roughryder5]

will water ruin the colours on the fabric?

[darren107]

Thank you, Louie for sharing your world with us, enjoyed it :)

[lilyelaboi]

what style of art is that?

[nefertina]

thanxs alot for the useful tips!<3

btw, you're hawt ;)

[mangashojo865]

hey thanks louie for showing how to make the shoes. I really appreciate it. :)

[ojp1991]

are the shoes wearable? or just for show? would the markers last?

thanks

[louiegong]

@ojp1991 you can wear the hell out of them...or put em on your shelf. up to you.

[intinhional]

hey what brand markers do you use, let me know thanks

[louiegong]

its in the video!

[intinhional]

hmm i know they are fabric dye pens, but what are the brand of the pens

[BrandedTory]

:D

Best video I have watched on this topic!

Very helpful! Thank you!

[Mahinara]

where can i get reasonably priced shoes? i'm a teacher and i was thinking about doing this as a project with my students to express their ideas to something they would wear other than a shirt.

[louiegong]

hi mahinara >>> try the vans/converse outlet stores.

[Mahinara]

@louiegong mahalo louie for being inspirational! my kids are gonna love it! especially coming from an indigenous peoples background. my kids are mostly Hawaiian and they struggle to make an identity for themselves in this day and age.

[louiegong]

send me some pics when you're finished. id love to see their work!

[Mahinara]

for sure. but i'm having a bit of trouble finding reasonably priced shoes to purchase for the kids. i have a range of students who sometimes don't have the funds to purchase shoes, so a lot of it comes out of my pocket. i'm trying to email some manufacturers in china to see if i can get it cheap...so far...not so good. but i have faith. gonna keep trying. hey if ur every in Hawaii, let me know. i'd love to have u as a guest speaker!

[cvbarslover1]

thanks, i just made a pair of vans yesterday and they look awesome but my soles were a little smudgy from the fabric pens and after i watched your vid i tried the eraser thing and it works really well.............great tips thanks

[louiegong]

you're welcome. dont forget to pass that information on to others.

[roee575]

can i use paint markers or acrylics?

[Dexduzdiz]

THESE ARE AWSOME

[gopack05]

thanks man. this video was very helpful!!!

[mobster1361]

how do i get the fabric dye pens

[louiegong]

you can buy them at michael's arts and crafts or joanne's. joanne's is usually much cheaper.

[mobster1361]

can u use sharpies to ?

[louiegong]

you can use sharpies if you want but the ink will fade much faster than fabric dye.

[RollinOnChromies]

How much do you sell your shoes for :D

[vmlee]

can i get pair shoe like others too. thaxxx if u were get e one also.

[XBOXJAKIE]

hey louie you half to make me a pair

[weyen72]

Hey! you have to make me a pair lol!

[hmtmma]

Amazing shoes !! Awesome video!! Great job Louie

[kleeo13]

awesome! ^_^ great work! keep it up :)

[darviso1]

Definitely inspirational! Thanks for sharing your hard-earned knowledge with your fan base and encouraging people to explore their own identities through shoe art. :)

[colvillechick]

LOVE your work! I hope to own a pair some day. :)

[wagesofcyn]

You are so generous in sharing your "trade secrets". You are just as amazing as the shoes. This is something youth from all cultures can benefit from. thanks!

[StyleFly1]

never seen tribal art on shoes before. how much? can you wash fabric dye shoes? i need more info!

[mattgong]

Great Video! I can't wait to make a pair of my own! Keep up the good work!

[muckleshootpr]

get in line! ...behind me and 100 others. lol

[myfriendesther]

those are some unique shoes! and that's some great information for people starting out- like me.