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| Frequently Asked Questions Always lots of questions when it comes to custom work! If you don't see your question here or would like more info, feel free to email me. What kind of material works best for hand painted shoes? Any kind of leather, suede or canvas. Lighter colors are ideal, however dark ones work nearly as well. How does the paint adhere and not come off the shoe? I prepare the leather (special secret process!) to get it ready to accept the paint. The paint actually penetrates the leather for a long lasting, wearable piece of art for your feet. Are they sealed? An acrylic sealer is applied to all shoes. It's probably overkill as some of my personal ones have never been sealed and still wear beautifully, but I'd rather be safe than sorry! What if my Art Shoes get wet? Not a problem! Artist acrylics are used which result in a durable, waterproof finish. On top of that I apply an acrylic sealer. I wouldn't recommend traipsing through puddles in them, but then I wouldn't recommend it for any leather shoe! How do I clean them? If necessary use a damp soft cloth to clean the hand painted artwork and treat the rest of the shoe as you would any quality leather. What sizes are available? Any size & width! You can either send me a pair of your shoes for painting or I can buy them locally. In either case, you can be assured of a fit and size you need. On in stock Art Shoes just the sizes listed are available. I'm really hard to fit, can I send you some of my shoes? Of course! Many people prefer to check the fit prior to painting, purchase their own, dig some out of the closet or have specific brands they like. It's a great way to revitalize shoes that you don't wear! What style of shoes are best for painting? About any style works. The shoe's style and shape, along with owner preferences, help determine the design. Do you paint men's shoes? Definitely! Why shouldn't men have some fun shoes in their wardrobe as well! What brands do you choose? I always select a quality name brand like Easy Spirit, Bass, Naturalizer, Nine West, Earth Shoe, etc. And, I always go for comfort! |
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