{"product_id":"art-of-custom-sneakers-how-to-create-one-of-a-kind-kicks-paint-splatter-dip-drip-and-color","title":"Art of Custom Sneakers: How to Create One-Of-A-Kind Kicks; Paint, Splatter, Dip, Drip, and Color","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"With Art of Custom Sneakers, learn to make your own one-of-a-kind kicks from YouTube superstar Xavier Kickz\"--\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"[A] vibrant debut...The creative designs wow, especially the \"cut paper collage\" made by gluing on cutout comic book panels, as well as the marbled effect achieved by dipping shoes in a mixture of leather dye and shaving cream.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIntroduction \n\u003cbr\u003e SNEAKERS IN HISTORY: Definitive Moments in Sneaker Style \n\u003cbr\u003e Q\u0026amp;A: Xavier's Frequently Answered Questions \n\u003cbr\u003e Workspace, Materials, and Tools: Workspace, Materials \n\u003cbr\u003e Prep and Finishing Basics: Laces, Surface Cleaning, Taping, Finishing \n\u003cbr\u003e Planning Your Design: Designing, Practicing Your Brushwork and Pen Work \n\u003cbr\u003e 1 Customizing with Paint \n\u003cbr\u003e Sprinkle Drip Kicks \n\u003cbr\u003e Cartoon Kicks \n\u003cbr\u003e Tiger Stripes \n\u003cbr\u003e Dragon Kicks \n\u003cbr\u003e Painted Plaid \n\u003cbr\u003e Freestyle High-Tops \n\u003cbr\u003e Toothpick Painting \n\u003cbr\u003e 2 Paint Pen Color \n\u003cbr\u003e Paint Pen Camo \n\u003cbr\u003e Fine-Line Quickie \n\u003cbr\u003e Paint Pen Doodling \n\u003cbr\u003e Paint Pen on Dark Color \n\u003cbr\u003e SNEAKERS IN CULTURE AND COMMUNITY: Sneakers, Sports, and Getting That Look \n\u003cbr\u003e 3 Crazy Color \n\u003cbr\u003e Shaving Cream Color \n\u003cbr\u003e Sharpie Tie-Dye \n\u003cbr\u003e Cool Color Drip \n\u003cbr\u003e Hydro-Dipped Marbelizing \n\u003cbr\u003e Galactic Splatter \n\u003cbr\u003e 4 Airbrush and Stencil \n\u003cbr\u003e Airbrushing Basics \n\u003cbr\u003e Airbrushing Black Leather \n\u003cbr\u003e Mix It Up \n\u003cbr\u003e Handmade Stencil \n\u003cbr\u003e Hot Stuff \n\u003cbr\u003e Color Waves \n\u003cbr\u003e Team Spirit \n\u003cbr\u003e 5 Paper, Cloth, Glitter, and Shine \n\u003cbr\u003e Fabrication Transformation \n\u003cbr\u003e Bedazzled Flash \n\u003cbr\u003e Brushed-on Glitter \n\u003cbr\u003e Cut-Paper Collage \n\u003cbr\u003e SNEAKERS IN POP CULTURE: A Timeline of Kicks in Music and Movies \n\u003cbr\u003e About Xavier \n\u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgments \n\u003cbr\u003e Index \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\" \n\u003ci\u003eThe Art of Custom Sneakers\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive and creative book for making one-of-a-kind kicks. From tools to design planning, this book guides both beginners and experienced creators through innovative techniques. With clear, step-by-step instructions and video guidance, you'll transform everyday sneakers into unique works of art. Find inspiration from sneaker history as you add personal touches using a variety of materials. Elevate your footwear and embrace artistic self-expression with this amazing book!\"-- \n\u003cb\u003ePaula Liz, Art educator and author of Be a Creative Changemaker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"[Xavier Kickz] encourages readers by telling them that they don't have to be an artist or student of the craft to create a pair of sneakers or two (or several); all one needs is the desire and willingness to learn and to practice different techniques. ... A sure hit.\"-- \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eLibrary Journal STARRED Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBy day, \n\u003cb\u003eXavier Kickz\u003c\/b\u003e (aka Xavier Crews) is a software engineer. By night, he customizes kicks and films fun tutorial YouTube videos for his thousands of followers. Xavier has been customizing shoes for more than 10 years and has recorded more than 120 videos. A graduate of Virginia State University, Xavier often gives back to his community by giving away his customized shoes, basketballs, iPads, and more. His goal in creating his videos for beginners is to teach creative techniques so viewers can build their skills and enjoy making things by hand. He lives, works, and inspires from his home in Raleigh, NC.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCreate your own one-of-a-kind kicks with painting, drawing, stenciling, and marbleizing techniques from celebrated sneaker customizer Xavier Kickz (aka Xavier Crews).\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e*Winner of the 2023 Silver Foreword INDIE Book Award*\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \n\u003ci\u003eArt of Custom Sneakers\u003c\/i\u003e, Xavier shares his innovative ideas and techniques for prepping, designing, and finishing custom sneakers for everyone. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book begins with the basics--including tools and materials, workspace setup, prep, finishing, and design planning--then moves on to \n\u003cb\u003edozens of incredible customizing projects\u003c\/b\u003e. 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 \n\u003cb\u003eQR codes to supplemental video instruction\u003c\/b\u003e offer additional step-by-step guidance. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs you go, gather inspiration from amazing custom sneakers throughout history. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStart 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: \n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCartoon Style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint Pen Camo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSharpie Tie-Dye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydro-Dipped Marbleizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGalactic Splatter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBedazzled Flash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eStop admiring custom sneakers from afar, and start making your own!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 07\/03\/2023 (EAN 9780760381809, Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 10\/01\/2023 pg. 64 (EAN 9780760381809, Paperback) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kickz, Xavier\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Rockport Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2023-09-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Art|Techniques|Painting - General|Crafts \u0026amp; Hobbies|Upcycling \u0026amp; Repurposing|Design|Fashion \u0026amp; Accessories|Crafts \u0026amp; Hobbies|Dye\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Clothing and dress|Remaking|Textile painting|Sneakers|Design and construction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.2 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780760381809\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9780760381809\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockport Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51154044354838,"sku":"SP-9780760381809","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9780760381809_spiral.png?v=1774931319","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/art-of-custom-sneakers-how-to-create-one-of-a-kind-kicks-paint-splatter-dip-drip-and-color","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}