{"product_id":"art-of-custom-sneakers-9780760381809","title":"Art of Custom Sneakers","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCreate your own one-of-a-kind kicks with painting, drawing, stenciling, and marbleizing techniques from celebrated sneaker customizer Xavier Kickz (aka Xavier Crews).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*Winner of the 2023 Silver Foreword INDIE Book Award*\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eArt of Custom Sneakers\u003c\/i\u003e, Xavier shares his innovative ideas and \u003cb\u003etechniques for prepping, designing, and finishing custom sneakers for everyone\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book begins with the basics—including tools and materials, workspace setup, prep, finishing, and design planning—then moves on to \u003cb\u003edozens of incredible customizing projects\u003c\/b\u003e. Whatever your level of artistic experience, Xavier’s \u003cb\u003ein-depth, step-by-step instructions\u003c\/b\u003e ensure your success as you start making your own custom kicks. Twenty-eight \u003cb\u003eQR codes to supplemental video instruction\u003c\/b\u003e offer additional step-by-step guidance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs you go, gather inspiration from \u003cb\u003eamazing custom sneakers throughout history\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStart with any clea\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"[Xavier Kickz] encourages readers by telling them that they don’t have to be an artist or student of the craft to create a pair of sneakers or two (or several); all one needs is the desire and willingness to learn and to practice different techniques. ... A sure hit.\" * Library Journal STARRED Review *\u003cbr\u003e\"[A] vibrant debut...The creative designs wow, especially the “cut paper collage” made by gluing on cutout comic book panels, as well as the marbled effect achieved by dipping shoes in a mixture of leather dye and shaving cream.\" * Publishers Weekly *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e SNEAKERS IN HISTORY: Definitive Moments in Sneaker Style\u003cbr\u003e Q\u0026amp;A: Xavier’s Frequently Answered Questions\u003cbr\u003e Workspace, Materials, and Tools:  Workspace, Materials\u003cbr\u003e Prep and Finishing Basics: Laces, Surface Cleaning, Taping, Finishing\u003cbr\u003e Planning Your Design:  Designing, Practicing Your Brushwork and Pen Work\u003cbr\u003e 1 Customizing with Paint\u003cbr\u003e Sprinkle Drip Kicks\u003cbr\u003e Cartoon Kicks\u003cbr\u003e Tiger Stripes\u003cbr\u003e Dragon Kicks\u003cbr\u003e Painted Plaid\u003cbr\u003e Freestyle High-Tops\u003cbr\u003e Toothpick Painting\u003cbr\u003e 2 Paint Pen Color\u003cbr\u003e Paint Pen Camo\u003cbr\u003e Fine-Line Quickie\u003cbr\u003e Paint Pen Doodling\u003cbr\u003e Paint Pen on Dark Color\u003cbr\u003e SNEAKERS IN CULTURE AND COMMUNITY: Sneakers, Sports, and Getting That Look\u003cbr\u003e 3 Crazy Color\u003cbr\u003e Shaving Cream Color\u003cbr\u003e Sharpie Tie-Dye\u003cbr\u003e Cool Color Drip\u003cbr\u003e Hydro-Dipped Marbelizing\u003cbr\u003e Galactic Splatter\u003cbr\u003e 4 Airbrush and Stencil\u003cbr\u003e Airbrushing Basics\u003cbr\u003e Airbrushing Black Leather\u003cbr\u003e Mix It Up\u003cbr\u003e Handmade Stencil\u003cbr\u003e Hot Stuff\u003cbr\u003e Color Waves\u003cbr\u003e Team Spirit\u003cbr\u003e 5 Paper, Cloth, Glitter, and Shine\u003cbr\u003e Fabrication Transformation\u003cbr\u003e Bedazzled Flash\u003cbr\u003e Brushed-on Glitter\u003cbr\u003e Cut-Paper Collage\u003cbr\u003e SNEAKERS IN POP CULTURE: A Timeline of Kicks in Music and Movies\u003cbr\u003e About Xavier\u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgments\u003cbr\u003e Index\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49404767404375,"sku":"9780760381809","price":15.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780760381809.jpg?v=1730487530","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/art-of-custom-sneakers-9780760381809","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}