6 Things I WISH I Knew When I Started Painting Shoes

[@madelinechristine4040]

I stumbled onto this video because I'm going to paint a pair of my shoes for fun, but this is actually great business advice for anyone working in a creative field. Thanks for the tips!

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Thanks for checking us out!!

[@ErinDevon]

Wow! So cool! I just painted some shoes in a KZbin video that is premiering very soon! kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6ulgISNaZp8h5Y

[@jasonvrettou2764]

Your videos are AWESOME bro! I watch them every day, multiple times. You are the ONLY guy that goes into EXACTLY how to do things, and when you released the video of what your customs were like when you started was one of the most influential, motivating videos I've watched. And I enjoy motivational videos! I just want to shout out to you how I appreciate you and what you do buddy! Please keep it up!! You're the reason I keep going with this art!

[@Fragile_Memories]

I'm only starting my second painted shoe project. So hopefully can come back for more tips and tricks haha

[@giacomo8875]

I started today with this hobby, thank you very much.

[@dwayneherndon46]

How is it going bro

[@matthewbixby901]

Thanks for making these videos, I've watched maybe 6 now, you are very smart. The fact that you care about the next person is absolutely amazing and inspiring! God bless you on all your endeavors, I hope one day our paths may cross. 🙏

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

🤙🏽🤙🏽 thanks for watching !

[@OdinsEye9]

When building up layers (like the yellow for example) at what point should we introduce the duller? On the final coat?

[@ninjanugget8781]

So duller should be mixed together with 2soft in the same paint bottle?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

For paintings fabrics, yes.

[@liluzi_9mm78]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear what dullers are good for leather? and how do u use it ?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Shuush angelus duller, all you need to do is add in about 10% of your total mixture to your paint

[@jennaschembri1271]

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[@shellynazyia]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear if I didn’t have duller but I did have a matte acrylic finisher then could I just mix 2soft into the paint (for vans) and then paint on the matte finisher after?

[@Freedom_is_better_than_safety]

Coming from automotive paint and bodywork, I can fully agree that prep is the most important thing you do on anything you refinish. On cleats, I even use a plastic adhesion promoter spray from Bulldog (or lots of other brands). This provides some additional “bite” on plastics. Being careful about material buildup by using a primer that lends itself to easy coverage is also important in auto paint, as DeJesus has described here with adding white to yellow for quicker coverage resulting in fewer layer of paint to achieve color, and also resulting in less material buildup and truer paint colors. The design you see is only as good as each layer that’s underneath it.

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Yeah definitly always recommend adhesion promoter.. I don’t have any background in automotive work but it seems they really have the process down so that’s where I’ve built a lot of our teachings from. Appreciate you joining and supporting!

[@Freedom_is_better_than_safety]

DeJesus Custom Footwear We absolutely love the live chats and the fact that you always answer questions, and signal boost other customizers. These “trade secrets exposed” really helps grow the community, and it always makes it better for everyone when you can get different input and ideas. Like being a good tattoo artist or being an automotive customizer, the community isn’t in competition, it’s lifting each other up to get the best processes out there.

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Robert Febur a rising tide lifts all boats!

[@frocksandscrubsadvanceecoc3533]

All true. Most importantly is that prep, you really want to have the surface paint ready.

[@stevenmurry6652]

I'm so far ahead cuz of ur video's also stay humble cuz it's always somebody I love to learn to be the best I can be!

[@Dragonstylejb1]

As a professional photographer in business for over a decade..I appreciate the credit.

[@EstablishedHeritage]

Got any advice for a fellow photographer?

[@bryannunez2455]

I tried it and the very first thing I forgot was the duller🤦‍♂️

[@NaChOmAn1128]

Same yesterday 😂😢

[@mattdunster]

What brand of duller do you use? Do you paint it on by hand?

[@solepurpose6638]

@@mattdunster u definitely do not want to paint duller onto the shoes ! Only a few drops is needed mixed in with your desired paint to make it have a dull or matted effect . Can be hand painted or u can run the paint mix with the duller through an airbrush ! Hope this helps

[@microdotkreeations6763]

@@solepurpose6638 thank you

[@customqueen3974]

Sooooooo many people dont wanna help or give advice when someone new ask and it's sad alot of info I got came from you guys and just KZbin in general no matter how much I learn u guys teach me something new in every video thanks

[@mikeyking7249]

Soon it will be your turn to teach lol

[@karenvivier4858]

soo many great tips and tricks in this video, i can really appreciate how clear you can explain everything as well, koodos to you for the pre video prep, you can really tell in your videos that you enjoy your craft

[@sweetestmelanin8881]

I forgot to heat set my shoelaces that I painted. I don’t want the color to bleed on my sneakers. Can I save it by going back and repaint them again and heat set this time? My sneakers are yellow and the laces are navy😣

[@joebeierle2897]

@@sweetestmelanin8881 Just put them in the dryer with your darks. You don't have to repaint them

[@Das0000]

Thanks sir. Do you have a video for customising any type of shoes with markers?

[@andreilucian10]

Hi.Can you tell wich quantity do i need for a pair of fabric shoes size 10.5 and what do i need other then paint? 🙏 Thanks

[@dustinjarrell9853]

Love your videos! I'm painting on a pair of canvas shoes and the paint is still sticky after letting them dry for 2 weeks. I used Angelus paint and mixed it with 2-soft.

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Did you heat set the paint?

[@dustinjarrell9853]

No I didn't. Do I heat set it after each coat?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

@@dustinjarrell9853 yup! If you take a look at the 2soft it’ll have some instructions right on the bottle for you

[@dustinjarrell9853]

Thank you so much for your help!

[@dragonator6056]

Going to make some shoes for my cousin and I'm gonna keep this in mind.

[@matthewsalleh5931]

Rah so glad I found this, the mustard paint was a ball ache to get onto the trainers I did. Going to try the layers on the next one

[@malachipotts5761]

This video is one of the most helpful videos ive ever watched on youtube. Can the next video PLEASE be the essentials for beginning to airbrush.

[@malcolmwhite488]

Do you already have a video showing your prepping process? If not, I’d love to see that

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Yes check out our gucci cleats video!

[@AngelusBrand]

GREAT VIDEO GUYS!!

[@raphy3002]

U guys are goated

[@TyFadedd]

My angelus paint isn’t straining in the airbrush strainer just sitting without going through mesh wire. Please help

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

It’s not thin enough in that case.. more 2thin is needed

[@shaanjain4385]

What vinyl do you use and what exact printer do you have

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Shaan Jain varies by project, Oracal works great, we use a silhouette cameo

[@shaanjain4385]

Is there a specific number of oracal that works best? Recebtly bought a silhouette cameo three.

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Shaan Jain varies by how strong you want th adhesive, but I use 811, 651

[@shaanjain4385]

DeJesus Custom Footwear Thank you so much! You're a great inspiration to customizers

[@namimanka]

What if your base color is two mixed colors...is it the same as the other colors as a paint build-up?

[@duckenough7288]

About to paint my dad's shoes; first pair ever! This video made me a lot less nervous, thank you!

[@timf1555]

Do a late april fools joke n get pair like them that look like doodoobrown to present at first all serious looking

[@fallenhoenix1255]

Thanks for a great tut! By chance, could someone link to an example 'duller'? I have no idea what he's talking about....Thanks!

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Duller just basically makes your paint much more matte.. however since this videos release I’ve actually switched to just using liquid kicks matte finish by itself since it’s so strong and will totally remove the shine from the paint as a great topcoat

[@davidnottennant1161]

What's the best way to paint Converse rubber? I want to try and make Spider-Gwen style Converse with black canvas and teal/turquoise rubber!

[@RhythmEchoXD]

So I've been thinking about painting some canvas vans and have questions 1. I want to use posca markers is there a way to do this properly 2. I need a solid way to keep them from bleeding through or scratching and cracking 3. What materials will i ABSOLUTELY need

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

I would use angelus paint and 2soft

[@vikendy9763]

For drying the paint, do you preffer dry it with heat gun or hair dryer?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Just let it air dry is the best option, but if you had to use a blow dryer

[@vikendy9763]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear oke thanks man

[@lulu36890]

Quick question… the angelus leather dye CLEAR if you mix that with the white paint will it create the same effect as the other dyes without mixing if that makes sense

[@Tonyukuk1453]

I use regular acrylic. Do they peef off after a couple of hours???? Should i use varnish???

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Yes unfortunately, the prep work and paint selection is much more important than what finisher or varnish you choose to use

[@thomasbrooks3555]

Hey bro just wanted to thank you for the videos you put out. I just got my paint in and have some Jordans as a gift last year. I'm going to practice on some Adidas kicks I got that are mesh. Thanks for the vid you put out on painting on mesh too. Your channel is a shoe customs academy. Many Thanks!

[@nora-jq8rj]

thanks for the video! I was wondering if you have to prep the whole shoe if you only paint on for example the sides and also how to do the finisher if you only prep the sides.

[@trey7341]

Can I get more details on the paint I'm just starting out and don't know what too soft or dueller are

[@worldofjimmy]

Any tips for painting Nike's EM (Engineered Mesh) and Flyknit materials? Have the most issues with those even though 2-Soft is used. 1:1 ratio flows right through the EM and the Flyknit, requiring a ton of coats just to show up but hardens and cracks when dried.

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Are you hand painting or airbrushing?

[@worldofjimmy]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear I've tried both and haven't had much success with either. The EM and Flyknit are strange in that it is sort of like a synthetic fabric but the interwoven wiring (steel?) also make them behave/react a little like a plastic/hard component

[@LorenaLopez-qj7sh]

I believe I didn't prep the shoes properly hence why the paint is coming off? Any idea how to fix this? Thank you

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Yes that would be why, id strip it all down.. then make sure they're thoroughly prepped and start over!

[@jacalynborn7190]

Does anyone have any recommendations on how to mask the stitched areas to retain their original color? Would hot glue work? Or Elmer's School glue? I need something that I can pipe over the stitching as not to paint them and be able to rip it off after I paint the shoe...

[@jasonmarable9983]

Great video fam. Building on my comment from yesterday; I know you said that you didnt think folks would want to commit to a weekend long class but what about splitting it and allowing for a second optional day? Like a Pro Tip day or something? Seems likenalot of knowledge to drop in one session. Enough of us are out there to support this for sure. Just my opinion.

[@shannonstilwell8225]

This is great but was hoping for a specifics like for a beginner.

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Check out one of our newest videos for 4 easy steps to start your customizing journey

[@annwithoutane9266]

Do you need to add 2soft and duller on every paint color for Fabric? And I saw them using leather paint on Fabric will there be any problems with that? 😊 Thank You 🥰

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

As long as you mix 2soft with the leather paint you can work on fabrics! But yeah gotta keep that mixed in the additive the whole time to keep the material nice and soft

[@annwithoutane9266]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear thank You so much 🥰

[@fightinginsight]

dumb question.. can you still paint after you've applied finisher or you've to clean it up with deglazer and then paint?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Ideally you don’t want to , especially if it’s a large portion.. but if it’s a very small detail I think you’d be okay

[@fightinginsight]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear I painted my first pair and felt like adding something else after using a finisher on first shoe.. oh well :D

[@koolaidkidd3830]

Hello! Is there a dipping wax material that i can us for the tips of my shoe laces? I tried painting them by using 3 coats but it seems to peel off.

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Not that I’m very familiar with unfortuantely, you might be able to purchase aglets in any color you need though

[@koolaidkidd3830]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear no worries I appreciate.

[@Jxckiebaybee]

should I use duller for crocs?

[@brandonb8441]

Can you use duller with airbrush? Duller is slightly thick. Or do you paint brush duller after?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Oh no, Duller is an additive.. you mix it with your paints beforehand.

[@brandonb8441]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear Like do you mix duller with angelus paint, then 2 thin to thin it out to for airbrush usage?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Brandon B correct!

[@itsDjjayyArt]

What about matt acrylic finisher if u dont have the duller

[@jehnnylove]

My question is that if you have a best selling design and business is growing, do you go ahead and buy shoes in all sizes? or just wait until someone order and get their size

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

That’s just a moment where you have to weigh the risk and it depends on your cash flow.. if you have the cash you can buy them and customize in larger batches which is nice and have them done.. but then you run the risk of sitting on them for who knows how long, there’s soooooooo many sizes also which makes it really hard to predict

[@jehnnylove]

DeJesus Custom Footwear okay, thank you. love your videos btw🙌🏽💕

[@Mzsoft69]

Just started customizing shoes and I definitely didn’t use duller 🤦🏽‍♀️ they came out nice but now I’m worried if the paint will crack 🥴🤦🏽‍♀️

[@Hamedkhan05]

Has it cracked yet also did u use acetone on it before painting

[@Yusuf-nk8fl]

Could you do a video on getting clean cut lines? I always get some leakage even when using high quality 3M tape

[@poochicuddle]

If I use a duller does it still require a finisher?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

It wouldn’t hurt to use a finisher with similar looking results. If you’re going for a matte finish then use a matte finisher with the duller

[@poochicuddle]

DeJesus Custom Footwear thank you so much! I really appreciate it 😁

[@DraganGrazic]

i used a wrong product on one of my boots, can i simply paint them? after which i will polish them ofcourse.

[@BotchedInvestigation]

What about scuff removals that are not superficial but a bit more into the shoe. For example on the heel of a Jordan 1 Retro High?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

So its kinda deep? You may need some of angelus new prodouct called leather filler

[@samcarter5989]

Do you have a recommended airbrush to use?

[@TheULMOnaut]

What is the best way to paint certain areas of the carbon fiber plates on AJs? I know there is Angelus walk on, but there is no yellow, only black and red.

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Honestly even those paints are very temporary.. it’s not something that would actually hold up through wear

[@TheULMOnaut]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear yeah, that seems unavoidable, but the carbon fiber itself does not make regular contact with the ground as does the rubber sole.

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

@@TheULMOnaut yeah but it’s not always a contact issue.. just like a midsole.. you don’t want to paint that even though it’s not hitting the ground. It’s a matter of the paint actually bonding with the surface

[@TheULMOnaut]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear so you advise only painting upper parts like leather? Anyway, thanks for the advise brother!

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

@@TheULMOnaut correct

[@porter_1k316]

How long should we use the heatgun before applying another coat? Can we use gac 900 in substitutes for 2soft? And how many coats are too many?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Id say wait 15 mins and do about 30 sec - 1 min of heat setting maybe 3 times in between. Gac900 and 2soft are same product so yes!

[@savageemperor2166]

What colors do you usually use the paint build up technique for? On white leather.

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

It works for every single color and will always cut down on coats... but there’s certain colors that are just near impossible without it (yellow, purple, neons, etc. )

[@xochileavila8455]

How do you paint a design on a shoe that already has color? or do you have to work with just white or black shoes?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Likely just need to apply some paint build techniques to get it to your desired color

[@JasonLehrhoff]

As far as stencil cutting machines... Do you know if the Cricut Joy is feasible? It looks nice and small to accommodate most if not all sizes for shoes at least. Trying to see if I can get that versus the much larger Silhouette Cameo. Thanks for all the videos they really come in handy for folks starting out!

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

I think the cameo is worth the price increase just because you’ll never have to upgrade to accommodate larger sizing .. However I imagine you could certainly make due with the smaller machines

[@belsspace2498]

hello! can I use regular high quality acrylic paint or does it have to be Leather acrylic paint? The acrylic says it can be used on fabrics but Idk

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Definitly want leather paint

[@belsspace2498]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear thanks! Should i go arteza? Or angelus? I dont really want to shell out 300 dollars for the one pair of shoes i’ll be making!

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

@@belsspace2498 Angelus

[@Lexie2107]

I have some pair of shoes (sneakers ) which are very nice ,but the sole become yellowish (and it looks very bad ) . I wanna ask you ...i have an acrylic paint ,which i used for paint my daughter room 🤣😂I did read on it and it says “to use on all paintable surfaces “ ,the brand is Cadence ,water-based paint. My question is : Do u think i can paint the shoes with it ? I have also finnish to apply on it. Thank you 👍🏼

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

No unfortunately it would crack instantly lol

[@Lexie2107]

DeJesus Custom Footwear thanks for answering me ! So .....then to use leather paint ?! Btw ..do u have any video where u explain for beginners anything ,i mean about paints and stuff ? I would like to watch and learn . thanks again👍🏼

[@kicks_one_eight]

What stops paint from bleeding on sock liners when wearing them ?

[@louishenton3354]

What is the best glue to use while customizing your shoes with glitter

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

I would recommend using the angelus glitterlites paint rather than using the the glitter and glue method, that’s not going to hold up to any type of wear and tear

[@louishenton3354]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear 💯👍🏾

[@_bclifford_]

I have never painted a shoe before and I wanted to know if acrylic paint would be ok for starting?

[@lollymcneill2290]

Can I use just regular craft acrylic paint for canvas shoes? I can’t really afford to spend the money on all the different paints I’d need. I’d be alright with getting additives and prep stuff if that means I don’t have to buy all the different paints

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

It’s not really recommended, the paint will stiffen up the material a ton and lead to cracking unfortuantely

[@Stoicvic]

How would I prep White vans?

[@allisonfrederick4188]

Hey man quick question does acetone wear off when ur painting a shoe need an answer asap if u could thanks

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Try to rephrase the question cause I’m not sure I understand? are you asking if you use acetone on top of a painted surface if it will remove the paint?

[@allisonfrederick4188]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear so say for example i had put acetone on the shoe and started painting (btw I’m using Air Forces) and I’m halfway through and decided to go to sleep and continue the next day do u think the acetone would still be on or would it have evaporated overnight

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

@@allisonfrederick4188 acetone removes the factory coat that’s its job. It doesn’t help the paint stick more by just being on there so you wouldn’t need to reapply before painting next time. Once the factory coating is removed you’re good to go

[@allisonfrederick4188]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear omg u are a literal life saver tysm btw loved ur vid too

[@spanishnavaja]

So duller and 2soft should be mixed together for painting on fabric, is this also what you should do for canvas based shoes?

[@MackWittDaCheeze]

So can u add duller.. 2 thin ...2 soft all together with 1 part paint? ...so youd have 1 part of each in a jar...

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

MaCK Witt Da Cheeze no I wouldn’t do all that, if you’re airbrushing a fabric the 2 soft thins it out enough

[@MackWittDaCheeze]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear ok cool...than you

[@CadetLifestyle]

Great tips. Photography is a huge challenge for me but its getting better✊🏾

[@TheSandarwX]

What do I need to do paint wise for Vans Slip Ons? When do I use duller? What finisher do I use?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

2 soft plus angelus to keep them soft, duller the whole time to keep the paint from being shiny, and krylon matte spray

[@TheSandarwX]

DeJesus Custom Footwear Okay. Do you know how much 2-Soft and Duller I use?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Sραz̶z̶ιѕтιc watch our bape vans video! 👌🏽

[@TheSandarwX]

DeJesus Custom Footwear Okay. One other question. I cannot find an affordable airbrush to use, and the project I want to do requires mixing colors. Is it better, worse, or the same when I mix individual paints?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Sραz̶z̶ιѕтιc do you mean a gradient?

[@reginagarcia27]

Can I mix angelus 2 hard paint with normal acrylic paint so the paint won’t chip on my shoes?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

No unfoauntely that won’t work.

[@joebeierle2897]

Dillon,this might be a stupid question but what do you do with leather section edging? Is it the color as the section your painting or the lower section color?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

In my opinion the edge should always be the same color as the rest of the panel it belongs to.

[@joebeierle2897]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear Alright thanks Dillon. Ive made some nice pairs lately but nothing crazy yet,gotta find the right one, the right buyer. Seeing all the competition, I could only hope to sell local. You have taught and trained a large portion of the population on how to do art on shoes.

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

@@joebeierle2897 thank you man! Good luck

[@Sigmagrind]

Can I wipe off the angules paint when it's wet if I mess up?

[@SimplyCam223]

Great video, thanks for the tips. I have a question I hope you can answer. After painting about two layers I can start to see dark spots on the painted areas after they have dried, almost like it’s bleeding through. I am painting on leather and I am using acrylic paint. What do I do? Do I seal the current paint job and then paint over the dark spots that keep reappearing? Thanks.

[@ashtonwilson618]

Hey man I need some help! Iv put a finish varnish on my customised black Air Force 1 and it’s leaving real bad brush marks! Iv used winsor and Newton matte finish.. any idea why this is happening?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

I believe those are more for oils? I would recommend trying out the angelus matte finish or my favorite is the liquid kicks matte finish. These were made to work with acrylics on shoes

[@ashtonwilson618]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear thank you for replying so fast! Iv customised these shoes for my brother so was hoping to make them as good as possible!

[@paulgrainger9820]

Ive done a pair but the paint has started to crack? Ive deglazed, used the acrylic angelus paint 2-3 coats and matte acrylic finisher any suggestions do i need more coats?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Nope gotta sand the shoes forsure ! 2-3 coats is usually a super small number anyway so yon might have went thick with your coats where as you actually want to do super thin coats

[@Tameka15595]

hi just starting out, do I use duller with acrylic paint? I'm painting some converse canvas shoes, any tips or recommendations? Like gesso the start or adding anything to the paint for the best results thank you

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Yup you’ll see a fabric medium for working on canvas! Duller can deifnitly be used since you don’t want canvas to have a shiny look to it

[@heromaclang768]

Hi. Do you apply adhessive spray promoter before the paint?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Yes you do

[@heromaclang768]

DeJesus Custom Footwear Thank you for your response. What would happen to my pair if I didn’t spray adhessive promoter before applying the paint. Im just new to this hobby and tried it on my own pair

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

hero maclang I don’t think it’s make or break, the prep is way more important

[@heromaclang768]

DeJesus Custom Footwear Thank you for all the informations sir. God bless

[@izharishak7498]

for painting fabric. duller mix with 2 soft and 2 thin for painting using an airbrush?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

You won’t need the 2thin in this situation because the 2soft will thin out your paint enough

[@izharishak7498]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear i see.. mix with 2thin for for hard suface like plastic? what function of 2 thin and when tu use it

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Izhar Ishak no I don’t actually recommend ever painting plastics.. you would mix 2thin with your paint if you were painting regular ol leather

[@johnwiegand8340]

Do I use duller with matte paint?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

No need, I actually just recommend using the liquid kicks matte finisher at the end and you won’t ever need duller again

[@johnwiegand8340]

Only for non matte paint?

[@ghadah559]

Is it importante to put deglazer ?? Cus i forget to buy it 😢

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Yes the paint will crack without it

[@gabrielsoto9586]

What does textile medium do when mixed with acrylic paint to paint shoes?

[@Travelthommy]

Will it be the same when I mix duller with the finisher ? or should I mix it with the color ?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

I do both

[@gee8466]

Can I put paint, 2-thin and duller into my airbrush? Or just use the paint and 2-thin then at the end use matte finisher and mix a little duller for the good matte finish?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Yup use them in your airbrush mixture

[@gee8466]

Thanks, and also how can I make my own swoosh drip stencil? Do you know by any chance? I have a cutter but what vynl should I use? And how do I know what length to make the swoosh So I dont make it to big or to small?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Kev our stencil set available on our Etsy would be extremely helpful for you, otherwise you’d have to digitally design it yourself and then have it measured in your cutting software. Vinyl wise we use Oracal 811

[@Fonemerson]

I bought everything i needed, and still forgot to mix the duller in before painting a few panels. Doi!

[@Fonemerson]

If i were to just repaint over it with the same color with some duller mixed in, would it still come out chalky?

[@alomilo8241]

How can I customize air forces with a sharpie? And what prep is there involved?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

To be honest unfortunately I can’t recommend that

[@andrewali2748]

Do you think a sander is absolutely necessary for prepping cleats?

[@Freedom_is_better_than_safety]

Personally I’ve found that sanding sponges sold at automotive paint stores (even some O’Reilly’s have paint stores in them) or at home renovation stores work really well until you can buy a small detail sander. But, the electric detail sanders sure make the job faster. I prefer to go back over it with a sanding sponge to get into all the depressions the new cleats seem to have. Remember, prep is the MOST important thing you do. The best design in the world is for nothing if it comes right off. Just my .02 but I bet DeJesus is in agreement.

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Yeah agree with everything Robert said, do I think an electric sander is necessary , no. But do I think SANDING is necessary, yes.

[@The_OGJP]

Why isn’t duller in the starter kit?!

[@mymy_bish247]

Thank you for the video! I was wondering, if I don’t use a duller and just use the angelus matte finisher, will it make the shoe less shiny even though I didn’t use the duller? And if I do use duller, will the matte finished make it chalky?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

It might bring it down a little but matte finish still isn’t very matte...and no it doesn’t become chalky if used w the finisher

[@mymy_bish247]

DeJesus Custom Footwear thank you

[@qamal1027]

Ok wait so what’s the best way to paint satin shoes for example customizing a Jordan 1 retro high og black gym red

[@billdwyer1247]

I got the basic angelus paint kit but it’s super shiny. Will the matte finish help?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Pick up the new 4-coat.. the classic matte finish wont dull it down much

[@saloramirez3030]

For the midsoles on the air forces do I do the same process that I do on the leather of the air forces with duller?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

We don’t recommend painting midsoles, it’s going to crack unfortuantely regardless of what you do

[@saloramirez3030]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear thank you

[@whozmanz7725]

does the angelus satin acrylic finisher work the same? i have ordered matte finisher

[@whozmanz7725]

work the same as a duller

[@alinabishop8561]

Where can I buy 2 soft at, my friend wants customized fabric shoes and I want to make sure I do everything as well as I can make it.

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Angelus sells it!

[@alinabishop8561]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear I found it! thank you!

[@Rmnorton81]

What do you recommend using as a finisher on white Chuck Taylor’s with a splatter painted surface? When I tested an area with angelus matte finisher it left a VERY obvious stain that NEVER dried clear. I need to be able to cover the entire shoe because it’s a splattered design. Thanks!

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Krylon matte finish spray

[@Rmnorton81]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear Thank you so much!!

[@shanice9865]

I painted my af1 with acrylic paint and finished it with mod podge but now when I walk, the paint doesn’t stay on the shoes. Does someone know how to fix it?

[@javorispope2918]

How do I get the duller paint

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

You can pick that up directly from angelus!

[@dvnasty6943]

is acrylic a good paint to use on vans?

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Angelus is the way to go!

[@dvnasty6943]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear thank you for responding love your content ❤

[@italianstallion1325]

Hey Dillon, Anthony here! Used to own KD Custom Kicks, had a split within my company and am now operating under Lucia Footwear Co. I was wondering, when it comes to painting cleats, such as baseball or football cleats, is your goal still to use minimal coats of paint? I find that using an extra 1-2 light coats on cleats helps with the durability in terms of being scuffed and scratched up on a ball field. Typically, my custom sneakers will use 4-5 base coats, whereas with cleats I'll do 6-7 coats. Curious on your opinion on this technique. Keep killing it!!!

[@DeJesusCustomFootwear]

Hey bud, hope everything’s going well on the transition. Interesting concept that I can’t say I’ve heard of before, typically I would say my mind tends to automatically lean to as few coats as possible to get the job done. I definitely think the idea is worth consideration that more coats may definitely mean more can get scratched up..

[@italianstallion1325]

@@DeJesusCustomFootwear Appreciate the best wishes and your input as always! Thank you man!