I know how hard it can be to put together custom pieces for Cosplays,
so I wanted to put together a step by step "how to"
so I wanted to put together a step by step "how to"
Hope it helps! :)
First I needed to hunt down the perfect pair of wedge boots.
Turned out they were on sale :D
Turned out they were on sale :D
Next I added 2 coats of purple fabric spray paint.
Next I added a light layer of pale navy blue,
I didn't cover the whole boots with this,
I kinda did it light and patchy to create a duo colour tone to the boots.
I didn't cover the whole boots with this,
I kinda did it light and patchy to create a duo colour tone to the boots.
Then I taped & bagged off the entire top of the boots CAREFULLY,
with plastic bags & painters tape.
Next I removed the tape,
& touched up (painted by hand) any parts that the tape removed.
& touched up (painted by hand) any parts that the tape removed.
The bottom colour paint didn't turn out as bright as I wanted it to,
so by hand I painted over that colour with a colour I custom mixed
& applied about two layers.
so by hand I painted over that colour with a colour I custom mixed
& applied about two layers.
Then sealed it off with Mod Podge high shine sealant spray.
Next I added hand painted ribbon,
painted with the same custom pink paint I mixed
& glue gunned the ribbon onto the boots by the zippers
(just not too close, stay away from inside the boot seam lines,
or you can wreck your zipper, as I almost did) ;)
painted with the same custom pink paint I mixed
& glue gunned the ribbon onto the boots by the zippers
(just not too close, stay away from inside the boot seam lines,
or you can wreck your zipper, as I almost did) ;)
They're looking good so far :D
Then I had a decision. . .
Which custom painted ribbons to glue on to the fronts?
Which custom painted ribbons to glue on to the fronts?
So I let Facebook & Instagram decide.
Social media votes came in & the thicker ribbons won.
& here you have my finished Arcade Miss Fortune boots!
& here you have my finished Arcade Miss Fortune boots!
I think my budget was about $85 for these.
I would have spend a bit more, but I had some of the paints,
sealant spray & ribbon already.
I would have spend a bit more, but I had some of the paints,
sealant spray & ribbon already.
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