Wednesday, 22 August 2012

DIY skeleton shoes


All I used for these was some black acrylic paint, some different size paint brushes, a lead pencil and a cheap pair of white canvas shoes.

I am not particularly artistically talented, but these were pretty simple so it wasn't that difficult. Just find an outline of a skeleton foot you like online. I used this, obviously it turned out a lot simpler and less anatomically correct when I drew it, but I was fine with that.


Sketch the design lightly onto the shoe using a lead pencil, correcting any errors with an eraser as you go. Once you're happy with what you've done pick the finest paint brush you have and go over the outlines carefully, then fill in the rest of the shoe with a wider brush.

I chose to paint the sole black too, just because I thought it would look better and left the lip at the top of the shoe white to keep it looking relatively neat. Painting the tongue was a little messy,  but it will be mostly covered when you're wearing them anyway, haha.

I guess you could try painting white onto black canvas shoes too, but you would have to do a few coats and it seems like it would be more difficult.


Now I just need to decide whether black or white laces would look better.
I hope this was helpful for anyone who wants to do the same!

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