Galaxy Converse

Turn a plain pair of white Converse into a sparkling galaxy with Sharpies!

Posted by Cat Morley

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For this project, you'll need a pair of white Converse shoes and a Blue, Black, Pink, Purple & Black Sharpie pen.
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Take out the laces and place to one side. Starting with the black Sharpie, begin colouring along the bottom of the fabric on the shoe.
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Create a gradient by colouring above the black with dark blue.
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Using a pipette, drop a few drops of rubbing alcohol onto the ink and watch the colours blend and expand into the white of the shoe.
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Once you've got the hang of this process, begin introducing new colours into your design in a similar way. It's best to stick to the edges at first.
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Keep going.
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Continue colouring and blending until you've covered the whole shoe.
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Repeat on the second shoe.
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Leave to dry.
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Grab some black fabric paint and a painting sponge.
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Use the sponge to gently dab black fabric paint around the designs int he darkest areas, creating a starburst gradient design.
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Continue until you're happy and then leave to try.
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Finally add dots of sparkly silver fabric paint all over the shoes to look like stars.
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Repeat with the second shoe and then leave to dry.
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Pop your laces back in and they're ready to wear!