Today, we welcome @sneakerqueenscustoms for her first tutorial with us! Today she is showing you how to paint custom Vans with Angelus Paints while keeping crispy, clean lines on canvas shoes such as Vans Old Skool. Learn when to use Angelus Paint and 2-Soft, and how to get the most out of your DIY sneaker customization.
1. For painting on canvas shoes, prepping is simple. Make sure the Vans sneakers are clean, tape any areas of the shoe that you don’t want paint on, and insert Angelus Shoe Trees so that you have a surface to press against while painting.
2. Select your Angelus Paints and mix them with Angelus 2-Soft in a 50-50 ratio for base coats. This ensures your custom painted Vans remain soft and flexible after painting.
3. Use a brush to apply the Paint/2-Soft mixture onto your Vans custom paint project. Since this mixture absorbs into the fabric, apply thin layers so it doesn’t bleed into areas where you don’t want it.
4. Heat setting is mandatory when painting on canvas shoes. Use a heat gun or blow dryer to dry the paint for 3-5 minutes to ensure the custom-painted Vans remain soft after painting.
5. If any paint gets on the eyelets or rubber, use Angelus Leather Preparer & Deglazer with a cotton swab to remove it and keep your custom sneaker painting clean and professional.
6. Once the base coat is complete, use Angelus Paint straight from the bottle to paint your swirl design. Using Angelus Paints directly gives you better control when painting line work and details on your custom Vans painting.
7. After your custom Vans painting is completely dry, you can apply Angelus 4-Coat Finisher for added protection and shine. While Angelus Paint is durable on its own, applying a finisher enhances durability. Allow at least 24 hours before wearing your painted Vans shoes to ensure the paint fully cures.
Your custom painted Vans shoes are now ready! Use the principles learned today to paint any design on canvas shoes, ensuring a high-quality custom sneaker design every time!
