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

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This video is for anyone who wants rep their heritage, interests, and style in a bold way."

Music by DJ Mic Fada, DJ for the People.

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Howto & Style

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[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.

[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.

[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?