{"product_id":"9780760381809","title":"Art of Custom Sneakers : How to Create One-of-a-Kind Kicks; Paint, Splatter, Dip, Drip, and Color by Xavier Kickz","description":"Create your own one-of-a-kind kicks with painting, drawing, stenciling, and marbleizing techniques from celebrated sneaker customizer Xavier Kickz (aka Xavier Crews).   *Winner of the 2023 Silver Foreword INDIE Book Award*In Art of Custom Sneakers, Xavier shares his innovative ideas and techniques for prepping, designing, and finishing custom sneakers for everyone.   The book begins with the basics-including tools and materials, workspace setup, prep, finishing, and design planning-then moves on to dozens of incredible customizing projects. Whatever your level of artistic experience, Xavier's in-depth, step-by-step instructions ensure your success as you start making your own custom kicks. Twenty-eight?QR codes to supplemental video instruction offer additional step-by-step guidance.   As you go, gather inspiration from amazing custom sneakers throughout history.   Start with any clean sneaker-whether leather Nike Air Force 1s, or canvas Vans or Converse, or bargain shoes similar to any of these-then add your own personal touches with techniques such as:? Cartoon StylePaint Pen CamoSharpie Tie-DyeHydro-Dipped MarbleizingGalactic SplatterBedazzled FlashStop admiring custom sneakers from afar, and start making your own!\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback \/ softback","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56294780928373,"sku":"9780760381809","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780760381809.jpg?v=1762765989","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/9780760381809","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}