Art of Custom Sneakers

<b>Create your own one-of-a-kind kicks with painting drawing stenciling and marbleizing techniques from celebrated sneaker customizer Xavier Kickz (aka Xavier Crews).</b> <p/><b>*Winner of the 2023 Silver Foreword INDIE Book Award*</b> <p/>In <i>Art of Custom Sneakers</i> Xavier shares his innovative ideas and techniques for prepping designing and finishing custom sneakers for everyone. <p/>The book begins with the basics--including tools and materials workspace setup prep finishing and design planning--then moves on to <b>dozens of incredible customizing projects</b>. Whatever your level of artistic experience Xavier's in-depth step-by-step instructions ensure your success as you start making your own custom kicks. Twenty-eight <b>QR codes to supplemental video instruction</b> offer additional step-by-step guidance. <p/>As you go gather inspiration from amazing custom sneakers throughout history. <p/>Start with any clean sneaker--whether leather Nike Air Force 1s or canvas Vans or Converse or bargain shoes similar to any of these--then add your own personal touches with techniques such as: <br> <ul><li>Cartoon Style</li><li>Paint Pen Camo</li><li>Sharpie Tie-Dye</li><li>Hydro-Dipped Marbleizing</li><li>Galactic Splatter</li><li>Bedazzled Flash</li></ul><br>Stop admiring custom sneakers from afar and start making your own!