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Painted Shoes For Kids

Let your creativity shine by painting your own shoes! Use acrylic paint or fabric paint, in any color you'd like. These DIY painted shoes for kids are perfect for summer!
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time30 minutes
drying1 hour
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Yield: 1 pair
Cost: $5-10

Equipment

  • paint detail brushes

Materials

Instructions

  • Remove shoe laces and tape off soles of shoes to protect the rubber on the sides from paint.
    white canvas shoes wrapped with painter's tape
  • You can use a pencil to sketch out a design or outline before painting if you want.
    Paint shoes in thin layers of paint and let dry completely between different colors and layers (a blow dryer or heat gun will speed up the process).
    child painting shoes with acrylic paint
  • Spray shoes with a coat of Scotchguard or add a thin layer of mod podge (optional).
    can of heavy duty scotchguard fabric protector
  • Remove painter's tape. Add shoe laces and wear your new shoes!
    pair of pink painted shoes with flowers

Notes

Tip: To make your own fabric paint, mix 2 parts acrylic paint with 1 part fabric/textile medium.