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Make Your Own Team Zissou Shoes

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Feb 8, 2010. 12:01 AMbeable says:
HELP! I just made a HUGE mess trying to paint my shoes with acrylic. Does anybody have any special tips on how to work with acrylic on leather, and most importantly, how to wash it off? Really... I'm panicking.
Feb 10, 2010. 9:11 AMPuremystyc says:
You have to use a special paint for leather shoes to make them last.  Either that, or spend hours upon hours using Q-tips to take off the top layers of what is already there.  Try screen printing paint.  It's more expensive, but it works.  You can get it at a local craft store like ACMoore or online.

As for getting off the acrylic that is already there...just keep scrubbing...don't use anything abrasive though or you will leave scratches indented in the leather.  Try using some acetone (like nail polish remover).

If you want custom painted shoes & don't want the hassle of doing them yourself, I am an artist & I do custom handpainted shoes. 

You can find my stuff here:  www.Puremystyc.etsy.com

Hope I helped & good luck :)

~Melissa
Sep 11, 2008. 6:46 PMThunderexpress says:
I thought certain parts of the movie were pretty good, but to me visually it was wonderful. Also I like the portuguese guy who sings bowie songs.
Sep 11, 2008. 11:58 AMThunderexpress says:
I personally use the italias, which are almost identical to the roms. I made the mistake of not applying any waterproof stuff and they started to chip and peel.
Nov 25, 2007. 2:14 PMrobodud3 says:
love that movie love the 3 stripes im a huge adidas brandie all my shoes and cloathing and my favorite hat and my backpac all adidas now all i need is some adidas underwere i can never find any
Apr 26, 2008. 6:32 AMtheking says:
I love that movie too i actually custom made mine on a website i love them my friends wonder why i wear them
Oct 29, 2006. 8:53 AMnuclearpotato31 says:
Converse Canvas
Sep 26, 2006. 10:37 PMshizumadrive says:
Something else you can try. Converse has custom show option with many many color choice options. The suede shoes could get fairly close in design.
Jul 13, 2006. 5:35 AMScurl! says:
i got me a pair of brand new superstar's.. (not superstar ii's) all white and i think i'm going to try this, but how are yours holding up, it's been a month and a half, any wear yet? i noticed a website had adidas skate superstars that had the toe in natural rubber color already, i wish i coulda got those, seems to take a step out of making these.
May 30, 2006. 8:29 PMpenguin says:
Someone on craftster made their own Team Zissou caps and has a tutorial on how to make your own!
May 30, 2006. 3:12 PMspinach_dip says:
XLlent...i need a red cap and a speedo right away
May 30, 2006. 12:55 PMJafafa Hots says:
:)

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