So I am relatively new to crafting, and I discovered decoupage because I wanted to make some James Dean shoes.
Here they are: http://celiacyanide.tumblr.com/post/78520483223/this-is-the-first-pair-i-ever-made-i-always
These were fairly easy, because the decoupage was only along the platform and the heel.
I have been doing more of them. Like this Beatles shoes:
http://celiacyanide.tumblr.com/post/78520646022/this-pair-is-probably-my-favorite-it-is-not-for
And these Rolling Stones shoes:
http://celiacyanide.tumblr.com/post/80144056718/rolling-stones-platform-pumps
The problem I have had is that there is a bit of cracking around the widest part of the foot, near the outside edges. I was wondering if anybody had any tips for how I can prevent this from happening? Decoupage on shoes isn't as common as it is on other things, so I haven't seen any blog posts about it. I have been using Mod Podge hardcoat and sealing it back up again after it cracks. As you can tell from the pictures, the cracks are not that obvious, but it would be great if they didn't happen.
I have done some designs that avoid this area, like these Yellow Submarine shoes:
http://celiacyanide.tumblr.com/post/79611830377
But that isn't always possible. Does anyone have any suggestions, or know any good blogs about decoupage and mod podge I could check out? I have tried decoupaging while I have the shoes on, but that is really difficult, and it wouldn't be possible if I am making shoes for someone with a different size.
Thanks in advance!
Here they are: http://celiacyanide.tumblr.com/post/78520483223/this-is-the-first-pair-i-ever-made-i-always
These were fairly easy, because the decoupage was only along the platform and the heel.
I have been doing more of them. Like this Beatles shoes:
http://celiacyanide.tumblr.com/post/78520646022/this-pair-is-probably-my-favorite-it-is-not-for
And these Rolling Stones shoes:
http://celiacyanide.tumblr.com/post/80144056718/rolling-stones-platform-pumps
The problem I have had is that there is a bit of cracking around the widest part of the foot, near the outside edges. I was wondering if anybody had any tips for how I can prevent this from happening? Decoupage on shoes isn't as common as it is on other things, so I haven't seen any blog posts about it. I have been using Mod Podge hardcoat and sealing it back up again after it cracks. As you can tell from the pictures, the cracks are not that obvious, but it would be great if they didn't happen.
I have done some designs that avoid this area, like these Yellow Submarine shoes:
http://celiacyanide.tumblr.com/post/79611830377
But that isn't always possible. Does anyone have any suggestions, or know any good blogs about decoupage and mod podge I could check out? I have tried decoupaging while I have the shoes on, but that is really difficult, and it wouldn't be possible if I am making shoes for someone with a different size.
Thanks in advance!