Belt and Shoes Makeover
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Save some cash and makeover your old accessories with multi-surface paint for back to school!
Watch the Video Tutorial Here!
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You'll Need
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Americana Multi-Surface Paints (in your favorite colors)
Americana DuraClear Gloss Varnish
DecoArt One Step Crackle
Belts and shoes in need of a makeover
Painter's Tape
Craft knife
Paintbrushes
Add Diamonds
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With a ruler, draw a diamond pattern on your belt lightly with a pencil
Fill in the sides with cream or white
Fill in each diamond with your favorite colors
Coat with DuraClear Gloss Varnish and let dry
Stripe It
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Slim down some painter's tape with a craft knife and ruler
Place it on the center of a belt making sure it's completely adhered to the belt
Paint both sides of the belt with your favorite colors of multi-surface paint Let dry, remove the tape, coat with varnish
Update
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Clean and dust your shoes
Coat the entire shoe with your favorite multi-surface paint
Add black to the color you chose to make a darker shade
Accent the shoes with the darker color and blend with a cloth
Coat with varnish, lace up and you're done.
Color Block
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Pick your favorite colors and color block a belt from tip to buckle
Add a line of extra color at the end of each block and drag
with a dry brush into the next color
Paint your details
Coat with varnish and let dry
Crackle
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Coat an old belt with One Step Crackle and let dry
Coat the belt with your favorite color of multi-surface paint Coat the belt with Varnish and let dry