If you’re painting a pair of shoes without laces or eyelets, you don’t have to worry about this.
If you don’t have plastic or garbage bags on hand, you can use old socks to stuff your Vans instead.
This process makes it easier for you to paint the tongue of your shoes.
If you want to be extra careful, you can use newspaper or plastic sheeting beneath your painting area.
Fabric additive is a liquid, paint-like substance that helps your primers and paints better adhere to your shoes. Always use the same amount of paint and fabric additive when preparing a primer. You can purchase these supplies online or in a craft store.
The primer helps the paint adhere better to the shoe itself.
Heat-setting your shoes helps the material to feel soft, instead of becoming rigid from the paint. Try to keep the heat gun about 1 to 2 in (2. 5 to 5. 1 cm) away from your shoes.
If your shoes don’t have eyelets or detail work, you don’t need to worry about this.
For more specific drying instructions, check the label on your paint for recommendations. Be sure to remove any tape, twist ties, or plastic bags from your shoes before you wear them! Once the shoes are completely dried, take a moment to lace them again.
