How to paint/design on canvas shoes (vans)

Paint/design on Canvas Shoes (Vans)

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Shoes I used

Shoes I used

I didn't used all this supplies but I did used the clip to keep shoes together while I sketched my design.  Also, stuff the shoes with rags or paper towels to make them easier to work on.

I didn't used all this supplies but I did used the clip to keep shoes together while I sketched my design. Also, stuff the shoes with rags or paper towels to make them easier to work on.

Clip together

Clip together

Stuff them.  Here I had already used the chalk to sketch out design/logo. Now I'm sure some of you can get more creative than this but this was mine and I wanted something quick n simple.

Stuff them. Here I had already used the chalk to sketch out design/logo. Now I'm sure some of you can get more creative than this but this was mine and I wanted something quick n simple.

Finished sketch

Finished sketch

Time to paint

Time to paint

Pour paint in small cup/tray.  I used the measurement of a medicine bottle.  Paint is ready to used no need to mix.

Pour paint in small cup/tray. I used the measurement of a medicine bottle. Paint is ready to used no need to mix.

Start to paint

Start to paint

All painted.  Just need to add some outline to make it stand out better

All painted. Just need to add some outline to make it stand out better

Used damped cloth to remove chalk

Used damped cloth to remove chalk

Added white outline to left shoe.  Adding little details gives it a better look

Added white outline to left shoe. Adding little details gives it a better look

Adding outline to right shoe

Adding outline to right shoe

All complete.  Quick and simple.  Paint dries within minutes.

All complete. Quick and simple. Paint dries within minutes.

Another shot of completed product

Another shot of completed product

Ready to represent at the ball game

Ready to represent at the ball game

From start to finish. What do you think?

  • New or used pair of canvas shoes
  • Fabric paint (used Tulip/slick paint)
  • Brushes
  • Chalk or any non permanent marking supplies
  • Your basic paper towel/water for clean up
  • Idea 💡