Personally, I would not have classified these flats using the term "color blocking"... but I'm not Anna Wintour so no one cares about my opinion ;D Despite my sentiments on the name, I still love these flats! As soon as I saw them my first thought was, I want some. My second thought, how can I make some. I have been mulling over the idea in my head for weeks now and finally came up with, what I think is a genius Idea....
The Inspiration
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The Back Story
.... So as I was trying to figure out the best way to attack this project, I kept thinking of how hard it was going to be to find good metallic paint. I wanted paint that looked like real gold or chrome and I just wasn't able to find something that achieved the liquid lusciousness I desired. I will not go into detail about how my crazy brain arrived at this concept, but I figured out I could use modeling paint. When I was little my brother used to put together model cars and he used specific paint so they would look like real metal. I decided that would be how I got my desired effect for these shoes. I have no past experience with this paint, I have never worked with it and I'm pretty sure it's unheard of to use on clothing and shoes. But, that's kinda my thing... I like uncharted waters :D
The Execution

The Supplies: (Top) A oval Tupperware lid (you could use a compass... but I'm kinda ghetto like that). (Bottom) This is the model paint I used. I bought mine at Michael's Craft store. I also picked up some paint thinner just to clean my brushes since the paint is not a water base.
What do you think?? I can't wait to wear them :)
.... So as I was trying to figure out the best way to attack this project, I kept thinking of how hard it was going to be to find good metallic paint. I wanted paint that looked like real gold or chrome and I just wasn't able to find something that achieved the liquid lusciousness I desired. I will not go into detail about how my crazy brain arrived at this concept, but I figured out I could use modeling paint. When I was little my brother used to put together model cars and he used specific paint so they would look like real metal. I decided that would be how I got my desired effect for these shoes. I have no past experience with this paint, I have never worked with it and I'm pretty sure it's unheard of to use on clothing and shoes. But, that's kinda my thing... I like uncharted waters :D
The Execution
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I bought these adorable leopard flats last year at Target. They were on clearance for $2!! |
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Initially I wanted to use solid colored flats... But I haven't been able to find any cheap enough. I thought the leopard print would do the job equally. |


The Supplies: (Top) A oval Tupperware lid (you could use a compass... but I'm kinda ghetto like that). (Bottom) This is the model paint I used. I bought mine at Michael's Craft store. I also picked up some paint thinner just to clean my brushes since the paint is not a water base.
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I used the lid and made a half circle on the tip of the shoe. I used chalk to mark it off because I find it is easier to clean off if you make a mistake |
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Both of my toes marked off where I will paint.. |
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I just jumped in and started painting.... didn't even test it first. I was hoping for the best :D |
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I also wanted to paint a strip of gold on the heel. I saw a pair of Prada flats with a similar design... |
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The back when I was done painting!! The lines aren't crooked, the shoes are just lumpy. |
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The view from the front! |
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I am so pleased with myself!! They came out exactly how I wanted them!! |
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Worked like a charm!! |
10 comments :
These turned out amazing! Great job!
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Wow these look really good!! I might have to try this!
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Great job! Those look GREAT!
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Uber fab DIY!
loved this, pinned this! http://pinterest.com/pin/72972456432194966/ xoxo www.rubygirlblog.com :) :)
muuuust try this diy!!!!
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