I'm not the original person to post this idea of Comic Shoes. I just found the idea here recently but only as "Versions". However, the "Versions" inspired me enough to make my own and because I can't find any "How to"s on Comic Shoes I decided to make one myself for everyone! It's the coolest thing ever! :D Enjoy!
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You will need:
Comic/Comics of your choice (Archie for me!)
Mod Podge (I never knew about this until I decided to do this project. It's glue and finish in one. So you paste it all over the place and everything turns out glossy. If you're living in Australia like me, you can get some from the art & craft shop "Riot". I got this small bottle for about $7, larger bottle was about $17)
If you don't have Mod Podge just use glue I suppose
Scissors
Paint brush
And cheap plain shoes of your choice. I chose fake connies! Down from $12 to $8 bucks in K-mart. SCORE!! (This is not a common occurrence! lol) -
Cut up heaps of pics from your chosen comic that you like. Cutting up my Archie was painful :'( lol but it was totally worth it because I now have Archie shoes!!!!! WOOOOOO
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It's a good idea to paste mod podge on the shoe before you put your comic on (just bits at a time as you go- not the whole shoe). Also fill in the tricky bits with random bits of comic. As you can see in the pic I have done this with a little bit of blue sky from my comic.
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Get some 'comic' and paint mod podge on the back of it. If the mod podge you just applied to the shoe is starting to dry slop some more on the shoe. Then put the comic on the shoe where you like. Smooth it down GENTLY with your fingers (but do it well so it sticks good lol). You will probably have to cut bits off your comic to make it fit on the shoe. Here I had to cut a curve out of the top. This was the hardest part about making the Comic shoe. Shaping the comic to fit. But you'll live.
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Here we go about 15min later with second comic piece ... fail ... lol.
I now admit it is my first time doing anything like this and Mod Podge....
I'm proud :)
****I've painted a thin strip of mod podge between the comic pieces to make sure they all stick together. Do not paint over the rest of the comic yet. -
Cutting off annoying edges of comic.
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Let us fast-forward about half an hour. I have finished a shoe!!! Look how cool it is!!
Now we can paint mod podge (mod podge is white but dries clear) all over the comic on the shoe to 'seal' it off and make it shiney and shiz. -
And yay! After around an hour the whole thing is done..... OR you are putting your new awesome shoes on a shelf to dry...
They look awesome anyways!!
Well, as much as I'd like to I'm not going to try to wear them until tomorrow. I want the glue to fully dry and I don't want anything to peel off etc (gahh... scary!!!). Well wish me luck. Hopefully these will last a while! :D Though I don't expect them too. -
Check out the *before* pic up top :)
New quest ... to find waterproof shoe spray or some kind of sealant to put on my shoe to give them a longer life!! Yays!
Good luck everyone with the craft. Comment if you like. Love to hear from you all :) Thanks for stoppin by
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Katie C.
15 Sep 16:47
You should use RedHead Waterproofer Aerosol Spray for Shoes and Boots. I sell it at my job and people swear that it's awesome. That should work on your project.
lydia L.
15 Sep 21:05
i love archie comics!....oh and..whats mod podge and is it water proof?
Elle
15 Sep 22:56
Thanks Katie C! If it's in Australia I'll look into it! :D
Lydia, Mod Podge is basically (pva) glue...sadly it's not waterproof.
Chuckee D.
15 Sep 23:46
Dude... But are they actually comfortable?
'Cause I always got the impression they'd get all stiff, ya know?
Elle
16 Sep 00:51
Hey Chuckee. Yer they are totally comfortable :) The mod podge doesn't make them stiff or anything. Well nothing changed since I made them, they just look awesome now lol XD
Elle
16 Sep 00:51
Hey Chuckee. Yer they are totally comfortable :) The mod podge doesn't make them stiff or anything. Well nothing changed since I made them, they just look awesome now lol XD
Alma Knack
16 Sep 08:26
Soooo doing this for next spring!
Jadeygirl
16 Sep 23:42
Hey sweetie, I am loving the shoes. To make it easier on yourself next time I would use spray adhesive and spray it in sections. Much easier to work with and less messy. You can pick that up at Riot as well for $12.99 rrp or you can get it for $6.00 if you wait for a sale.
Anitaxx H.
17 Sep 15:19
I do that soo looong agooooo...like 4 years agoo I used snoopy comics, and NEVER GO OUT IF IS RAINING..T.T because thats paper...=P
steph
18 Sep 08:50
I'm really tempted to try this on an old pair of heels... =D
michelle G.
19 Sep 00:49
awesome job
Jet H.
20 Sep 14:34
this is reallly awesome and cool, i draw by myself too comics so i can make one of me own comics on my shoes. thanks:-) You can seal it with mode poge for fabric. It doens't dry quickly but you ware your shoes in rainy days.
I have made several things with that material and i really works. You must have only patience:-) Good luck. I love it!
shortandsweet15
21 Sep 19:09
thats such a good idea! recently i did some doodley shoes with sharpies, and it took me hours, so now ive seen this i know for next time to do it like this-- it'll save me loads of time and i wont lose patience!!!
Miguel A.
22 Sep 01:13
that is sooo awesome. i saw one like that but with a guitar. wouldn't it crack though if you wear the shoes? how long have you been wearing the shoes? but i think ill try this never the less thanks for the how to
SarahPOOF.
23 Sep 05:36
Yours actually look good! most of the other ones on here look unwearable and peeling and stuff. Well done :D haha
Shmandles
23 Sep 05:44
hey that's heaps awesome!
go riot ftw! best place to get stuff! the shops are everywhere in syd~
Alias Dani
23 Sep 23:04
This is a cute idea, but I would hate to cut up any of my marvel comics...but...I would love a pair of x-men shoes!!!
SherLyn ♥ ButTerfLy
24 Sep 04:01
WOW! its totally easy i think :)
Hannah B.
26 Sep 21:26
omg! they are just... beautiful really aren't they? well done :)
*katie m*
01 Oct 02:01
wow that is rad... i want to make some brenda starr ones! jk... ;)