Hand-painted shoes, also known as graffiti shoes and painted shoes, are based on the original solid color finished shoes, according to the style, fabric and customer hobbies of the shoes, the painter paints a beautiful and personalized picture with special hand-painted paints on the upper of the shoe. Such shoes not only add beauty, but also show personal style. From cartoons to live-action sketches, from landscapes, patterns or decorative patterns, to story clips with text, to customers' favorite pictures and true confessions, almost anything that can be drawn can be presented on the vamp. Hand-painted shoes are more appreciative than the industrial mechanics of prints because of their handiwork; Because of its painting, it has more artistic value than industrial design that prioritizes practicality. The value of hand-painted shoes lies in their duality: the value of shoes and the value of hand-painted, so their price cannot be measured by the price of shoes alone.
The process of hand-painted shoes includes: First, the pattern is pre-designed, and beginners can practice on paper first, and then draw on the shoes after satisfaction. Next, use the brush to trace the edges of the pattern, being careful not to misalign them. Then, use waterproof and non-fading pigments to paint the pattern, paying attention to moisture control to prevent the color from melting. After coloring, different colors are painted according to the pattern to create a layered color effect. After that, hook the edges again to make the pattern clearer. Finally, the pattern is styled and left to air dry naturally in a cool place or dried with a hair dryer.
There are generally three types of paints to choose from: acrylic paint, textile paint, and hand-painted paint. Acrylic pigment is a new type of painting pigment mixed with chemical synthetic emulsion and color particles, which is a flexible film after drying, strong and wear-resistant, water-resistant, anti-corrosion, anti-natural aging, non-fading, non-deterioration and peeling, and non-reflective picture. Textile pigments are specially used in screen printing of fiber fabrics, and special blenders need to be used to blend the pigments, which are easy to fade if not handled properly. The hand-painted special pigment is suitable for the painting of T-shirts, underwear, denim clothing, handbags, cloth shoes, silk scarves and other cloth items, the color is transparent and bright, the color is bright, has good elasticity, the feel is soft, and the pattern does not fade, does not slag, and does not crack.
The maintenance methods of hand-painted shoes include: the water temperature should not be higher than 40 degrees when washing by hand, avoid bleaching, dry naturally, avoid exposure to the sun and fire, and use a waste toothbrush or soft brush to clean to avoid damaging the fabric fibers. Hand-painted objects should not come into contact with solvents, acids, alkalis, oils and other corrosive substances, and should be stored properly when not worn. For hand-painted shoes that have turned yellow, you can use toilet paper wraps to prevent yellowing, and if they have turned yellow, it is also effective.