Spray Painting:
Make sure and choose the right spray paint for the job.You can also use fabric paint or fabric spray paint to change the colour of your boots if it is faux suede.
If going from a light colour based boot to another colour or metallic use two coats of spray paint.
If going from a dark colour based boot to another colour, spray the boot with a primer first in a lighter colour, for example white spray paint, and then spray it the colour you desire. Over all this may require four cans of spray paint; two as the primer and two to get the desired colour.
Use masking tape to protect areas of the boot that you do not wish to change colour, for instnace the sole of the boot or hardware on the boot.
Spray the boots during the day in natural light in an open area and preferably when it is dry and hot outside.
When spraying try to use even strokes and cover the boots completely, layering the spraypaint to get the right colour.
Decorating Tips:
Wait until the boots have dried completely before attaching any decorations if they were spray painted.
Plan your design before applying decorations ad hoc; look at the costume and mimic designs that are on the bra or belt or headpiece if you need inspiration.
You can attach decorations using a hot glue gun and glue sticks or an adhesive specially used on craft items.
Choose gems that are flat backed for easier application. You can also attach feathers behind the gems and then apply the gems to the boot to create more interest.
Remember you can re-use the foot pieces that will come with your costume as part of the boot decoration. I prefer attaching the foot pieces by advehsive instead of wearing it on the boot as is, since it tends to detach and "float" on the boot instead of looking as if it is part of the design.
To apply glitter to the boots use an adhesive spray, then layer on the glitter to your liking.
Finish off edges and seams on the boot with a strip of sequin trim or braid or even beads.
Change the laces on your boot to match the colour it was changed to if applicable.
As a side note you can also apply these tips to decorating your sneakers which can also be spray painted and decorated to match your costume.
6 comments:
personally after decorating alot of boots if they are spray painted or a non porous material ie leather, plether or pvc i would not use a glue.
spray painted booted put a surface that gets lifted off by hot glue after a while and wont last half the day TRUST ME the same with the other surfaces i mentioned.
the best glue to use is EVO-STIK canact adheisive http://uazu.net/notes/binding/15.jpg available in most hardware stores or Samaroos, apply this to the area on the boot u wish to stick the decor and also apply it to the trimmings or appliques you only need a thin layer let it air dry for 5-10 mins and bond, once the 2 surfaces touch its permenent aint going no where!!
i use this glue all the time and have even stuck soles back onto shoes with it
My boots were suede spray painted silver and I used hot glue to attach the stones and trim and it held up all day; in fact they are still stuck to the boots! But good tip for those using PVC etc.
one suede it will hold up as it is not a smooth surface! and has a key for the paint and hot glue to hold onto but try it on leather or fake leather spray painted boots they will literally fall off in one piece
Samaroos sell a clear glue in a clear bottle, can't remember the name, will that work on fake leather?
kim is called magitak or magnatak i know the stuff you talking bout it does work but it tarnishes stones and sequins! so be carful how u use it
BACHANALMAS THANKS... i did a wonderful design on my leather boots with some gems and was sorta doing ah lil chip with them and i noticed the beads started to drop off and the glue from the glue gun started peeling off... i will go and look for the evo-stik
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