How to Customize Kicks (Paperback)

Customize Kicks Magazine

ISBN 10: 0764365533 / ISBN 13: 9780764365539

Published by Schiffer Publishing Ltd, Atglen, 2023

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Paperback. The perfect how-to resource for sneakerheads! Six top customisers teach their techniques in detail. Tens of thousands of devoted sneaker fans customise regular sneakers-purchased on the open market-to turn them into rare, one-of-a-kind works of art. Here's the perfect resource for fans who take their love of sneakers to the level of customising them to be one of a kind. With photos and tips for turning sneakers from well-known brands like Adidas and NIKE sneakers into works of art, the team at the popular Customize Kicks magazine introduces you to several experts' construction techniques, and gives step-by-step photo instructions. The projects range from easy-painted details that can be completed in a weekend-to advanced, such as fully rebuilding the upper. While custom sneakers are basically a creative hobby, there are certain sneakers that are actually officially recommended by the manufacturer for customisation, such as the Air Max 270; info on working with these is included. Master many other helpful skills and up your game with the tips here. For example, the hydrographic film used to transfer difficult-to-hand-draw designs is hard to obtain. Here you'll learn the technique of "waterslide decal paper customisation" requiring just a home printer and waterslide decal transfer paper. Enjoy customising your own sneakers! AUTHOR: The Customize Kicks Magazine team, led by its chief editor Yuji Sato, compiled this guide. Sato has been at the forefront of the Japanese sneaker culture for more than two decades. His experience includes founding the vintage sneaker store Hand Carry in Hiratsuka City and editing the mook Sneaker Fanbook. SELLING POINTS: . For the tens of thousands of passionate sneaker fans and collectors, step-by-step from 6 expert customisers . The nine projects range from easy--painted details that can be completed in a weekend--to advanced, such as fully rebuilding the upper . Learn the experts' creative hacks and tips, like using grommets on overlace eyelets for design impact 500 colour images Customize Kicks Magazine presents a how-to resource on turning well known branded sneakers into one-of-a-kind works of art! Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: How to Customize Kicks (Paperback)
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd, Atglen
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764365533
• ISBN 13: 9780764365539
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

The perfect resource for fans who take their love of collectible sneakers to the level of customizing.

With photos and tips for turning sneakers from well-known brands like Adidas and NIKE sneakers into works of art, the team at the popular Customize Kicks magazine introduces you to six experts' construction techniques, and gives step-by-step photo instructions. The nine projects range from easy—painted details that can be completed in a weekend—to advanced, such as fully rebuilding the upper.

While customizing any sneakers is a creative hobby or business, there are certain sneakers that are actually officially recommended by the manufacturer for customization, such as the Air Max 270; info on working with these is included.

By mastering the basics along with many other helpful skills, you'll up your game. For example, the hydrographic film used to transfer difficult-to-hand-draw designs is hard to obtain. You'll learn the technique of “waterslide decal paper customization” requiring just a home printer and waterslide decal transfer paper.

Enjoy customizing your own sneakers and asserting your individuality!

About the Author

The Customize Kicks Magazine team, led by its chief editor Yuji Sato, compiled this guide. Sato has been at the forefront of the Japanese sneaker culture for more than two decades. His experience includes founding the vintage sneaker store Hand Carry in Hiratsuka City and editing the mook Sneaker Fanbook.