Cut Out + Keep

Galaxy Converse

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

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/galaxy-converse-2 • Posted by Cat Morley

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

2 h 00

Difficulty

So-so
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Description

Instructions

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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!