Belt And Shoes Makeover

Makeover your belts and shoes for back to school

Posted by Mark Montano

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Save some cash and show off your style by making over your belts and shoes for back to school! Watch the video tutorial here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvXzJcf-fVo

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You Will Need (5 things)

  • Ruler
  • Paintbrushes
  • Americana Multi Surface Satin Paints
  • Shoes
  • Belts

Steps (5 steps, 60 minutes)

  1. 1

    With a ruler, draw a diamond pattern on your belt lightly with a pencil
    Fill in the sides with cream or white
    Fill in each diamond with your favorite colors
    Coat with DuraClear Gloss Varnish and let dry

  2. 2

    Slim down some painter's tape with a craft knife and ruler
    Place it on the center of a belt making sure it's completely adhered to the belt
    Paint both sides of the belt with your favorite colors of multi-surface paint
    Let dry, remove the tape, coat with varnish

  3. 3

    Clean and dust your shoes
    Coat the entire shoe with your favorite multi-surface paint
    Add black to the color you chose to make a darker shade
    Accent the shoes with the darker color and blend with a cloth
    Coat with varnish, lace up and you're done.

  4. 4

    Coat an old belt with One Step Crackle and let dry
    Coat the belt with your favorite color of multi-surface paint
    Coat the belt with Varnish and let dry

  5. 5

    Pick your favorite colors and color block a belt from tip to buckle
    Add a line of extra color at the end of each block and drag
    with a dry brush into the next color
    Paint your details
    Coat with varnish and let dry