DIY Masked and Printed Geometric Flats
Add some personal flair to a pair of flats, boots, sneakers, or a handbag!
Servings 1 pair of shoes
Cost $10 (excluding shoes)
Ingredients
- 1 pair of shoes suede or faux suede is best
- matte fabric paint any color
- painter's tape or masking tape/washi tape
- sponge pouncer or a foam brush/small flat brush
Instructions
- Use painter’s tape to create a fun, geometric pattern.
- You can cut the tape pieces in half with varying lengths for a fun, irregular stripe. Or, you can tape off one side of the shoe by taping down the middle line and covering that one side with smaller strips in a checkerboard pattern.
- Be sure to press the edges of the tape over the seams around the sole and inside the shoe for the cleanest results.
- Use matte fabric paint and a pouncer, or small, flat brush to paint a coat over the entire surface.
- After you paint, let it dry, peel off the tape, and repeat on the other side—remember to cover zippers, heels, or any shoe edges that you don’t want painted with tape!
- When dry, remove the tape and reveal your design. Enjoy your new pair of shoes!
Notes
Shoes that are made of a suede or suede-like material that don’t have a lot of buckles or zippers work best for this project.