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Syncronized to match
The quickest way to syncronize some of your accessories is to spraypaint them. Car-spraypaints (24 € a bottle) works best because they are more tolerant to use than regular spraypaint. Carpaint shops also have them available in any imaginable Pantone color... Possibilities are endless.

The actual taping and painting does not take more than an hour.

The paint WILL crack eventually. I´ve always been a fan of worn surfaces so for me it´s just better. But think of it this way, the shoes you will paint are propably the kind that you have not worn in a looong time. Spraypainting them will add times you are able to use them! Plus you can always re-paint the heel and shoetip when they get worn-looking (if you leave some paint in the can). I´ve been able to paint an averige 3-4 pairs of shoes from just one spray can.

Posted by Outi Les Pyy (previously OutsaPop Trashion) from Finns, Finland • Published See Outi Les Pyy (previously OutsaPop Trashion)'s 12 projects »
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  • How to paint a pair of painted shoes. Spraypainting Accessories - Step 1
    Step 1

    These white slingbacks and a red pvc clutch needed a facelift. I decided to paint them HOT PINK to match my party outfit.

    First they had to be wiped clean of all the dust and sand..

  • How to paint a pair of painted shoes. Spraypainting Accessories - Step 2
    Step 2

    Then the inside had to be taped with painter´s tape to prevent paint from coloring the silver innersole.

  • How to paint a pair of painted shoes. Spraypainting Accessories - Step 3
    Step 3

    Also the bottom sole had to be taped up.

  • How to paint a pair of painted shoes. Spraypainting Accessories - Step 4
    Step 4

    (Paint outside if possile.)

    Now they have been spraypainted twice with a hot pink (full shine) spraypaint. Remember to spray the paint 20 cm away so the layer will be nice and even and there will be no dripps.

    Let the first layer dry max. 15 min before applying the second layer. It´s better that it is a bit damp when you apply the second coat of paint. This way the paint stayes on better.

    I bought this spray from a carpaintshop. About 24 € a bottle so it is three times a expencive as regular spraypaint, but it is also much more tolerant to use...

  • How to paint a pair of painted shoes. Spraypainting Accessories - Step 5
    Step 5

    The clutch had to be taped inside and filled with scrunched newspaper to keep it open.

    First I sprayed the inside, let it dry and then painted it again. NOTE! Don´t start painting the outside until the inside is finished!

  • How to paint a pair of painted shoes. Spraypainting Accessories - Step 6
    Step 6

    The I painted the outside twice. The newspapers inside the bag helped to keep the sides/ends open since they need to be as smooth as possible to achieve an even surface.

  • How to paint a pair of painted shoes. Spraypainting Accessories - Step 7
    Step 7

    Finished slingbacks after tapes and paper have been removed.

  • How to paint a pair of painted shoes. Spraypainting Accessories - Step 8
    Step 8

    Finished slingbacks and clutch after tapes and paper have been removed.

  • How to paint a pair of painted shoes. Spraypainting Accessories - Step 9
    Step 9

    I also spraypainted a pair of metal earrings to match the purse and heels while waiting the others to dry.

    I taped the earringhooks.

  • How to paint a pair of painted shoes. Spraypainting Accessories - Step 10
    Step 10

    I also spraypainted a pair of metal earrings to match the purse and heels while waiting the others to dry.

  • How to paint a pair of painted shoes. Spraypainting Accessories - Step 11
    Step 11

    Finished!

    The paint WILL crack eventually. I´ve always been a fan of worn surfaces so for me it´s just better. But think of it this way, the shoes you will paint are propably the kind that you have not worn in a looong time. Spraypainting them will add times you are able to use them! Plus you can always re-paint the heel and shoetip when they get worn-looking (if you leave some paint in the can). I´ve been able to paint an averige 3-4 pairs of shoes from just one spray can.

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PineconePrincess
PineconePrincess · Roseburg, Oregon, US · 19 projects
kool
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Ms. Nikell
Ms. Nikell · Charlotte, North Carolina, US · 52 projects
What a great idea!!
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Ms. Nikell
Ms. Nikell · Charlotte, North Carolina, US · 52 projects
What a great idea!!
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Jane  C.
Jane C. · 11 projects
This is totally cool and i would really like to try this project out Happy
maybe i'll punk out some boring old thrift shop shoes or something...
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Shawnee S.
Shawnee S. · Greeley, Colorado, US
OMGsh that is so damn clever!!!! That is awesome thanks for the great tip Im scaverging my closet as we speak!
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DIS.AR.RAY
DIS.AR.RAY · Las Vegas, Nevada, US · 32 projects
Awesome! I love this idea. But what I Will probably do is spray paint all over, and then draw all over the paint [I have this clear paint that makes the surface able to draw on Happy]
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DIS.AR.RAY
DIS.AR.RAY · Las Vegas, Nevada, US · 32 projects
Awesome! I love this idea. But what I Will probably do is spray paint all over, and then draw all over the paint [I have this clear paint that makes the surface able to draw on Happy]
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athenamat
athenamat · New York, New York, US · 19 projects
I'd love to see a photo of you in the whole party gig Happy
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Lady Lolita
Lady Lolita · Taft, California, US
Nifty!
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Moe
Moe · 23 projects
How I love this!!!!! wonderful idea!!!! perhaps I need to try this sooner than later, but I have so much on my craft-to-do list.....I will definately add it though!
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