10 Tricks I Use On EVERY Pair of Custom Shoes!

DCF breaks down 10 essential tricks for painting custom shoes. From airbrush care to intricate detail work, this video has something for everyone. Elevate your custom shoe game, regardless of your skill level!
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00:00 Introduction
00:23 How To Tape Your Shoes
01:32 Mixing Airbrush Paints & Airbrush Maintenance
02:15 Middle Bar Technique for Painting Gradients
02:55 How to Paint Airbrush Stencils
04:10 Heat Set Vinyl
04:45 Seal The Stencil
05:27 Toothpick Technique for Details
05:53 Palette Knife to Paint Edges
06:27 Cleanup Tape Residue
06:52 Light Grey Base on Colored Shoes
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- Dillon & Jason
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[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

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[@aidancopeland9359]

That pallets knife tip for the edges is a game changer for that professional look!!!💯🔥

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Big time!!

[@mayydayyy]

😮

[@jackalope_butchery]

Definitely my favorite tip today.

[@user-dl1fq9oy8m]

Everything has its time and that time must be watched.

[@davidfriedlander9868]

Thank you for this video. I haven’t painted due to frustration, but your video hit on almost every point I was having trouble with. Seriously. Thank you.

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

That's awesome to hear, hope we can get you back in the swing of things!

[@docsmom6081]

I love your tips and tricks. You are an impressive and creative artist as well as a really good teacher. Thanks for sharing.

[@RonGotSole]

That pallette knife technique (#8) is a game changer. Im definitely usign that

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Sooooooo clutch man!

[@childishgambinaa]

Yeeess I remember when y’all first mentioned the light grey it helps a lot

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Big time!!!

[@kenherreraphotography7270]

Another amazing video packed with awesome lessons. Thx Dillon!!!

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@takkabot1151]

Absolutely amazing

[@cccgotie]

Awesome awesome vid as always, the palette knife technique is truely awesome ! (incredible editing too !!)

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Thanks my man!

[@luisarocho6828]

Love your teaching bro

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

I appreciate that

[@CrazyCarnivore]

That custom is fire 🔥 😍

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Thank you!

[@90sbabybuddha]

I needed tip 10 so much. Thanks 🙏🏽

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Glad it was helpful!

[@eloyrodriguez219]

Woohoo! Another vid! Thank you so much!

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@SneakCleaners519]

Buckling in

[@mitchgreen3106]

Wow, thank you so much Dillon!! I've been having trouble with each thing you had tricks for and this video helped tremendously. Thank you bro

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Glad it helped!

[@tannermonney5531]

This video was awesome! The video editing was super professional as well, which really made these great tips easy to follow! 🔥🔥

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Thank you that means a lot!

[@afterlifekicks1830]

This is next level help I really appreciate it

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Glad to hear that fam!

[@SneakCleaners519]

Omg that pallet knight tip!!! Thank you ❤️

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Comes in clutch!

[@IMPORTGUY15]

Awsome Vid as Usual

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Thank you!!

[@Cqnt.Relqte]

great video 💯

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Glad you enjoyed

[@nubetre]

As always, hugely helpful 🙏. Ordering a palette knife right now.

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Let’s go!! Gunna love it

[@stanfordkoch1271]

Great tips bro

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Glad you think so!

[@royaltycustomsneakers]

great vid as always

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Thanks man!!

[@anaoicar]

I ABSOLUTELY love the intro!

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Gottttttta reel em in!

[@claudiechoute1304]

Good job

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Thank you!

[@shoebaycustoms]

great video there's a couple tips that I need to start doing

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

You got this!

[@biggestthreattoyourexistence]

This dude teaching 15 different skills here

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

LOLOL!

[@timmerrill7827]

Some suit in a Hobby Lobby corporate meeting: "Pallet knife sales jumped 3000% percent today. Great job marketing team!"

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

LOLOLOLOL!

[@abytc2023]

Plz change the settings so we can 'save' this video to our own personal playlists so we can go back & watch it/find it. Thx.

[@anaoicar]

might be a problem on your end, I could save the video on my personal playlist with no problem

[@maryammahmoudi_99]

I really love your tips. Can you please put a online course for who lives outside the US?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Would love to one day, but right now our focus is really on our in person course THE DCF EXPERIENCE!

[@MJConquers]

Absolutley fire, love the palette shield technique

[@nathanile1431]

Love this video! New to the game! Question to how do you use stencil without an airbrush?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

If you're referring to vinyl you'll be okay using a brush. But if you mean those reusable airbrush pattern/texture stencils they're really meant to be used with an airbrush so you can do soft blends!

[@nathanile1431]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear i event reached the airbrush stage yet. I was wondering if there was ways to use a stencil without an airbrush.

[@stevenking997]

i have a quick question for ya kind sir, if ur doing a pair that has velcro on it, in my case a midtop AF1, can you paint the velcro?

[@Izzy-hm4zn]

What colors did you use for the drip effect?

[@dustinjarrell9853]

Man your customs are so sick!! Is there anyway to get a smoke effect on shoes using a paintbrush? Got a client who is looking for almost realistic smoke to flow throughout the shoe. Any suggestions?

[@podcast-shorts00]

hi dillon amazing video as always, i was wondering if i prep the satin of a jordan 1 with the wet sandpaper it will not damage the shoes right?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

I would avoid prepping the satin honestly.

[@podcast-shorts00]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear thanks man so i just paint

[@KingDic32]

NICE SKILLS What are those nubuck shoe string holders called

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Did i use them somewhere in the vid? Not sure what item youre referencing

[@lostdrifter7009]

What type of vinyl would you recommend using for stencil

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Oracal 811 is my go to! Uscutter.com

[@andremorris4305]

Could you do a pair of Kyrie low 5's?

[@think2x374]

Do u normally add duller to every single colour coat(if goal is the factory look)or only the final one?🤗

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Nope no need to use duller, the 4coat finishes are strong enough now to get you any sheen you need

[@sayasane78]

Can a hair dryer be used instead of a heat gun? 4:34 And what degrees/setting should the heat gun be at? Thanks!

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

I’m tempted to say no for a couple reasons. 1. You don’t want the vinyl blowing around as it could alter your stencil. Typically a blow dryer is blowing out with more force than just a heat gun. Is it possible that the blow dryer can work? Probably but I think heat gun is much much much better for the job. 2. Any standard heat gun should do the trick I think this one operates at 500 and 1000 Fahrenheit as it has 2 settings

[@Shimmyhorton5]

Where do you get the vinyl? I never saw it used before

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

I purchase the Oracal 811 from uscutter or swingdesign!

[@devanshubhardwaj5792]

In tip no.4 how you made those textures on that sheet ?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

They’re laser cut

[@willierudolph8419]

What pressure is the air compressor set at??

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

30 PSI

[@delcodanglin9382]

How does the paint hold up to daily wear or getting wet? Does it crack or fade?

[@Shimmyhorton5]

You first have to prep the shoe. Most leather sneakers come with a layer of wax/sealant/protective coat on it that you cannot see. You have to use a deglazer to remove that wax. An acetone of some sort. The angelus leather paint is designed to blend with the leather, not just sit on top of the leather.

[@davidvalens3337]

what wold you use to paint the mid sole?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Can’t paint midsoles unfortunately! The paints always going to rub off

[@Colorwayz1984]

That’s for that spatula tip… I’d been using CBD for those edges

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Clutch!!

[@7.declanmccann]

do you use acrylic paint?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Angelus acrylic leather paint

[@TheArtOfSolo]

What are the Transformers Bumblebee shoes in the background?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Just a fun bumblebee pair I made close to 10 years ago

[@Sharperthanu1]

Andy Warhol use to use a perfume atmotizer instead of an airbrush but he wasn't painting shoes.

[@initialize21]

Let's say I'm trying to paint a white panel on an all-black shoe. Should I still use a gray primer first, or is white fine?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Grey is your best friend.

[@initialize21]

⁠@@DeJesusCustomFootwearawesome thank you! Last silly question -- so I have an all black pair of Nikes. My plan is to paint the Nike logo white, along with the sock lining and a portion of the midsole. You think this is possible? Should I paint the sock lining gray first as well?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

@@initialize21 I would not recommend that at all, never paint anything white that isn’t white already. It’s going to take tons and tons of paint. Especially on the sockliner the shoes will becomes very stiff. You never want to paint midsoles either, paint and rubber don’t bond

[@initialize21]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwearthank you so much again. Last question for sure before I annoy you to death lol -- I also have some gray flyknits, but I'd like to dye them purple with Ritdye. Is it possible to dye gray knit into purple, or do I have to start with a white knit material?

[@juniorelbacano3307]

HOW CAN I GET THE STENCIL DESIGN YOU USED BROTHER

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

right here! dejesuscustoms.etsy.com/listing/1128758569

[@prathamsawarkar-mo2ol]

Hello sir how many money to start customised shoes business

[@bean9032]

PLEAS SEND ME A DRIP STENCIL SVG I NEED ONE SO BAD

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

We sell the drip stencils on our etsy 😉

[@catdaddy2643]

Just create

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

🤙🏽

[@bondoman2k]

So, is this really a thing? Is there really a market for these? I see ideas like this pop up every now and then, but I don't really see or hear a lot of people talking about it!

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Ive been doing it full time for well over 10 years. A growing market every single year

[@bondoman2k]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear Hmmm, maybe I should look into it more! Where would I find more info on doing it (other than videos here on you tube)?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

@@bondoman2k that’s gunna be your best bet. There’s an entire playlist dedicated to business tips as well that we have

[@indiahawkins8732]

@dejesus i want to get some adhesion promoter and have my eye on Rust-Oleum. I see some om amazong and the can says Adhesion Promoter but up top it says Automative Primer. Is it the one I need to get? Thank you for any help in advance

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Go with the bulldog brand, ive made the switch and its much better amzn.to/43gWS6v

[@indiahawkins8732]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear thank you 🤗