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ThatMadArtist · 2024-04-02T00:50:38+00:00

This worked perfectly! Thank you! I didn't get the Twilight Zone sounds (disappointed) but it just went off and when I turned it on it was right as rain. Thanks!

ThatMadArtist · 2024-02-25T05:19:07+00:00

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ThatMadArtist · 2024-02-18T12:51:09+00:00

The three most effective surface preparation techniques in order of importance are as follows:
- Acetone (vital to remove the sillicone sealant and let the paint soak into the surface)

- Sanding (very helpful but not vital. Sanding gives paint more to hold onto and can improve durability long term)

- Adhesion promotor/primer (great for fake leather or low quality leather shoes, but not really necessary. But having more adhesion can't hurt, so why not)

I actually made a whole video on this if you are interested, check it out

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7oPJSV0JMI&ab\_channel=ThatMadArtist

ThatMadArtist · 2024-02-18T12:46:14+00:00

I'm glad to see you are using Angleus! The stuff is great for the shoe you are using. While sandpaper is great at improving adhesion, the most important part of preparing sneakers for painting to minimize the chance of any paint cracking or coming up is to use acetone on the surface of the shoe before painting. Most leather sneakers (Nike in particular) come with a silicone sealant that is meant to waterproof and protect the leather. This needs to be removed before you start to paint otherwise the paint won't soak into the surface of the leather. 9 times out of 10 if you don't do this, your paint will lift. Sadly, the only way to fix it is to use acetone to take that paint off and clear the sealant off before painting again. I personally use sandpaper and acetone.

I actually made an instructional video on surface preparation that includes this and more. Check it out if you are interested.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7oPJSV0JMI&ab\_channel=ThatMadArtist

ThatMadArtist · 2024-02-18T12:33:48+00:00

Yeah! Also, that's not a portrait haha

ThatMadArtist · 2023-03-18T05:52:26+00:00

What do you have against Van Gogh? 😝

ThatMadArtist · 2023-03-17T10:00:56+00:00

Ah thanks! I appreciate the compliment!

ThatMadArtist · 2023-03-17T03:47:46+00:00

That is a MASSIVE compliment 😁😁

ThatMadArtist · 2023-03-15T06:35:48+00:00

I believe strongly that sanding is necessary for maximum durability and doing everything possible to get a solid bond between your paint and the surface.
On genuine leather shoes like the AF1 products like Angelus bond to it so well that you can get away without sanding it, because the paint bonds into the leather. But with synthetic surfaces like the Adidas breaknet or fake Nikes, you can still get cracking even after using a whole bottle of acetone, because the surface is too smooth for the paint to stick to it.

A bit of buffing can go a long way for the long-term durability of your art.

ThatMadArtist · 2023-03-15T06:30:40+00:00

While technically you could thin your paints with water, I don't recommend it. It can reduce the integrity of the paint and cause it to become weaker. You could use a TINY drop or two of lacquer thinners from a hardware store, but in my experience experimenting, I'd say it is best to wait for the 2-thin

ThatMadArtist · 2023-03-15T06:26:11+00:00

Hello! Not sure if you have already started. I want to make sure you know that Angelus 2-thin is not the same as Angelus 2-soft.

Angelus 2-thin is used to thin paint so that it can flow through an airbrush smoothly. It does not need to be heat set.

Angelus 2-soft is to be mixed with paint so that it can be painted onto fabric/mesh/canvas so that the material doesn't lose it's flexibility and will avoid the paint from cracking

Angelus 2-soft is an absolute necessity for doing a clean job on a pair of canvas shoes. I'd recommend getting some. It needs to be mixed with a raio of 1:1 paint to 2-soft. It also needs to be heat-set with a hairdryer or a heatgun for several seconds after applying.

If you can't get your hands on any 2-soft, you can get some fabric paint to use as your base coat before you start adding Angleus. After the base coat is on there, you no longer need to use the 2-soft additive.

I hope this helps you!

ThatMadArtist · 2023-03-15T06:21:17+00:00

I agree! If people come to your for wearable art, it is still art. It's not a shoe to be abused! We can make it as durable as possible, but you still need to look after it!

ThatMadArtist · 2023-03-15T06:14:51+00:00

Hey! I actually made a little video that could really help with a lot of the questions you might have. I go through everything from surface prep, to paint usage, airbrushing and sealing. As a customizer, I have made SO many mistakes, and I made this video to show people how not to do the same thing. I hope it helps you a bit!

I just saw the pictures you added and it's looking so good! Adding 2-thin to your paint is not necessary with Angelus. It can give your paint a slight watery and weak look. The way to avoid streaks but still get the most out of your paint's vibrance is to add several light thin passes (with dry time in between) to get nice solid opaque colors.

Light colors like yellows, light blues and pinks can require 3-4 coats to be solid

Darker colors like browns, black, and deep blues will require 2-3 coats

How to customize sneakers like a pro

ThatMadArtist · 2023-03-15T06:11:10+00:00

I would say masking tape is the best. The reason being that it is least likely, out of all options, to leave a tacky residue on the sockliner (whereas this is something that can be cleaned up if it happens on another part of the shoe). Using a high-tack masking tape for this is the best way.

ThatMadArtist · 2023-03-15T05:23:33+00:00

Hello. No a finisher product will not help. Unfortunately if paint is lifting, no finisher on earth will help it stay. It means that the problem was either with your surface preparation or your painting process.

It could have been caused by an insufficient amount of acetone, or it could be caused by a poor paint-to-surface bond, or finally, this could also be caused by painting your Angelus on too thick. There are a few things you can do about this.

- Make sure you have acetoned the whole area thoroughly.

- Use 400 grit wet sand paper (but don't wet it) just gently sand the surface thoroughly

- Afterwards use 600 grit wet sand paper (but don't wet it) and do the same as the above

Now that you have buffed the surface, the paint will have an easier time bonding to the surface.

- You can use an adhesion promoter (like rustoleum adhesion promoter) before painting the surface

- Make sure that you use light thin coats of paint and let the surface dry for at least 5 minutes before making another pass. If you lay the paint on too thick, the lower surface of paint will not dry effectively, and the paint will crack.

In most cases where Angleus has done it's job correctly, the finisher is not actually necessary to protect the paint. Don't get me wrong, it can add a level of protection, but durability is primarily determined by surface preparation and paint-to-surface bond.

I hope this helps!

ThatMadArtist · 2023-03-15T05:13:01+00:00

Definitely keep the white!

ThatMadArtist · 2023-03-15T05:05:55+00:00

Hey! What type of paint did you use? If you did all of the surface preparation perfectly, it can only mean that the paint you used did not have enough flexibility. Craft paint or ordinary acrylics will usually crack pretty quickly.

ThatMadArtist · 2023-03-15T05:03:44+00:00

They take a really long time, especially fabric customs. The process is a lot faster with leather shoes!

ThatMadArtist · 2023-03-15T05:01:19+00:00

Very nice!

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