https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/painting-shoes Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:14:20 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/painting-shoes#post-621985 Thu, 17 May 2012 11:54:56 +0000 teeandcee 621985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Christieanne, thank you for that info on sizing and sealer. You're supposed to seal these paints anyway when you do a painting so I was wondering about that on the shoes. </p> <p>I'll update in a couple of weeks after I work over the painted area to test for cracking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/painting-shoes#post-621855 Thu, 17 May 2012 04:05:44 +0000 Chrizzle 621855@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very cool! What a clever girl you are, teeandcee! As a lifelong member of the Sisterhood of the Fussy Feet, I'm interested in the idea of expanding my shoe wardrobe by inexpensively re-coloring the few styles of shoes I can find that both look good and don't hurt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/painting-shoes#post-621647 Thu, 17 May 2012 00:20:11 +0000 Anonymous 621647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just remembered that I once used cheap acrylic craft paint to re-do a pair of off white leather shoes. I had some metallic bronze lying around from a ceiling fan refinishing job (don't ask!) and I just applied it with a sponge. Over time it cracked where the foot flexed, but it was no big deal to touch up. I would do it again if the shoes weren't super-expensive. </p> <p>I also like the fact that I can physically go to Michael's and look at all the colors in person. I haven't found a local place that carries Tarrago, and that has cost me a mistake or two. I was actually planning to paint the black T-strap sandals that I posted a week or two ago (with craft paint) but I ended up returning them because I knew I couldn't change the color of the black soles, trim and wooden heel.</p> <p>These shoes turned out great. I can't wait to see what you do next! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/painting-shoes#post-621568 Wed, 16 May 2012 23:16:38 +0000 christieanne 621568@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You can get a sealer for the acrylic paint at craft store. I fear it will crack without a sizer added to paint or a sealer. and also won't be water resistant. DH has used acrylics quite often on cloth and upholstery and prefers the added fabric sizer for best long term wear as the paint gets brittle over time. </p> <p>I love the way you did that and the color! Keep playing </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/painting-shoes#post-621567 Wed, 16 May 2012 23:16:25 +0000 JennyAnne 621567@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Please let us know how it works out. I'm always sceptical when I see this kind of thing online. Yours look really nice, though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/painting-shoes#post-621562 Wed, 16 May 2012 23:11:48 +0000 teeandcee 621562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, I considered using Tarrago as I've read your posts on the subject but my impatience got the best of me. There's a web page somewhere online and the woman uses a Porcelain acrylic paint pen, which I think would be easier than a brush. She said her's haven't cracked and it's been months. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/painting-shoes#post-621556 Wed, 16 May 2012 22:59:55 +0000 rae 621556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cool! Please keep us posted on the cracking - I've used Tarrago Leather Dye to recolor shoes and bags exactly for the reasons you mentioned. However, acrylic paint would be cheaper if it works well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/painting-shoes#post-621547 Wed, 16 May 2012 22:53:17 +0000 teeandcee 621547@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm always seeing shoes I like at thrift stores in colors I don't need plus I have some of those very same shoes in all versions of brown so I wondered if I could just paint them. I did some research online and decided to try it and thought I'd share here. </p> <p>Test Shoes: Metallic gray leather, worn once.<br /> Paint: Cadmium Yellow Dark, acrylic, artists quality, Golden brand.<br /> Coats: About 6. Next time I'll base coat if I'm going over a dark color.<br /> Cleaning: Wiped with regular alcohol and a cotton ball.<br /> Drying: I allowed paint to get almost dry between coats. It was slightly tacky. I won't wear these until the paint has cured for 2 weeks as this is a slow drying type of acrylic paint. </p> <p>My only concern is cracking of the paint should I paint in an area on a shoe that bends or creases with movement. I'll test crease this pair in 2 weeks after the paint has cured.</p> <p>Otherwise I'm very pleased with this experiment and will be changing my boring gold KorkEase next to...orange? turquoise? Hmmmm...... </p>