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Design your canvas running shoes with a Sharpie Tie Dye Effect

How to design your canvas shoes. Using Sharpie permanent markers and rubbing alcohol for a tie dye effect. mybrightideasblog.com

It’s back to school time! Why not send the kids back to school with some personalized canvas running shoes!

You will need:

  • Permanent Markers (like Sharpies)
  • Canvas Runners
  • Rubbing alcohol
  • Medicine dropper (if you don’t have one you can use a straw with your finger on the end)

How to design your canvas shoes. Using Sharpie permanent markers and rubbing alcohol for a tie dye effect. mybrightideasblog.com

These white canvas shoes came from Michael’s craft store. I am pretty sure that you can pick them up at Walmart and maybe even a dollar store. These are likely going to cost $5-7. The price gives you an idea of the quality of the shoes….these will look cute but have no arch support or cushion so not recommended for gym class or hiking across the country. Cheap and cheerful!

How to design your canvas shoes. Using Sharpie permanent markers and rubbing alcohol for a tie dye effect. mybrightideasblog.com

Next begin your design work. I like flowers and squiggles what does your kiddo like? Maybe a message written on the shoe. A+ or “Don’t Give Up” something that will make them smile through the day.

Make wearable art by using sharpies on canvas running shoes. Easy kids project! Fun! mybrightideasblog.com

Very subtly I put “I love School”…tee hee… positive subliminal messaging.

 

How to design your canvas shoes. Using Sharpie permanent markers and rubbing alcohol for a tie dye effect. mybrightideasblog.com

 

Open the Windows or Go Outside!

When you’re happy with your design its time for the stinky part. Open the windows! Or better yet, go outside in the fresh air. The rubbing alcohol fumes will give you and your family a headache. We don’t want a cranky family….

Begin with just a drop or two to see how the color begins to bleed, blend and soften. Here you can see the difference between one shoe that is done and one that is not.

If you don’t have a medicine dropper just use a straw. Dip it into the rubbing alcohol and then put your finger on the end to capture a few drops. Drop onto the canvas to begin the process.

 

How to design your canvas shoes. Using Sharpie permanent markers and rubbing alcohol for a tie dye effect. mybrightideasblog.com

 

See the difference? Watching the design change is the best part of this project.

 

How to design your canvas shoes. Using Sharpie permanent markers and rubbing alcohol for a tie dye effect. mybrightideasblog.com

 

The more rubbing alcohol you use the more it will bleed so just use a bit on areas with a lot of color. Dark colors may end up being much bolder than the lighter ones. Once you start the bleeding process you can’t undo it….so this is why a medicine dropper is recommended. I put way too much on the front blue flower, so its much darker than I planned. As the French say….C’est la vie! Oh well, such is life…and crafts.

 

 

You might like the sharpie drawings “as is” and not even want to add rubbing alcohol. That’s cool too. It’s wearable art.

 

 

This is my second  or third time with sharpies and rubbing alcohol. I will include a link to the t-shirts at the bottom of this post. I love the vibrant colors and funky designs. It looks bright even as the colors were blurred together. This would be very cool on a cotton throw pillow cover or curtains made from cotton or drop cloths.

This is a pretty cool way for kids to express themselves and show off their art work everyday on their feet.

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How to design your canvas shoes. Using Sharpie permanent markers and rubbing alcohol for a tie dye effect. mybrightideasblog.com
How to design your canvas shoes. Using Sharpie permanent markers and rubbing alcohol for a tie dye effect. mybrightideasblog.com


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