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GeeFreak — Loki: Converse
Published: 2013-03-04 22:56:05 +0000 UTC; Views: 7245; Favourites: 287; Downloads: 43
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I am officially done with them and I couldn't be happier with the result...
I do notice that the front shoe's coloring looks distorted because of the light source so please excuse that. :/
I also decided to scrap the helmet-on-the-tongue idea because I didn't want to take the chance of them possibly messing up. All is left to do is heat-set them and then they're ready to wear.
Apple Barrel paints mixed with Golden Mediums GAC-900 fabric painting medium.
total working time: a little under 20 hours.
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Wow 
I also have old but nearly unworn Chucks at home and I'm thinking about painting them... But sth like this is impossible for me; I wish I was just half as good in drawing Loki as you
So, really good work, love it, love it, love it
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Aw, if you can't paint them, why don't you print him on some iron-on transfer paper and then stick him on there? It's an easier (and faster) way of doing it.
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Deer Lord! This is so amazing! I just don't know what to say! Do you sell them?)) haha! If it's possible to buy something like this from you, I would pay any money!) Fantastic work!
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Thanks, hon. Yes, I do commissions, but they're very pricey.
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Ouh. 'cause I haven't thought about that
And because I really like drawing/painting, even though I am not really good at it
And you're welcome
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Ah, well there you go!
Yeah, I know what you mean, I'm the same way. I like the satisfaction of knowing I painted them by hand without taking an easier route.
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these are beautiful i wasnt expecting to find this when typing loki into goggle ..... but it looks like you put a photo of him on your shoe .... i wish i was this good
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Do you do commissions..? I would love some of these .0. .3.
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IS THIS REAL!!! I DEMAND TO KNOW OF THIS FUCKERY!!!!!!!!! >
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lol, yes they're real and they were a pain to paint.
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dang, that must have taken a very long time XD
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Do you use a sort of sealant after you're done painting? Or are you just really careful when you wear them?
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As I stated in the artist's comment, I use a special medium.
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sorry, i'm not familiar with that type of paint & i wasn't sure if you still needed something extra on top.
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It's ok, it's a mixture you add to the paint that turns it into a fabric medium.
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How much would a pair of these cost? I must have them!
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I don't plan on making another pair exactly like this since I want to have something for myself but I do charge around $265 for regular converse, vans, or whatever pairs to be painted. Something of this magnitude (total custom converse) would be around $200 for the portrait paint job alone. The cost of getting the custom converse made itself is separate.
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I am interested in some Loki vans. How much do you charge? I understand that it will cost some big $$$ since it is hand painted. If you can give me a price then I can start saving up some cash.
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I charge around $265, shipping and everything included.
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I will start saving up some money for them. Thank you for letting me know.
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These are so amazing <3
I would buy some many pairs ^^
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OMFG!!!!!!!!! i need these shoes! they're amazing!
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How could you possibly achieve such perfection on a shoe?
It makes me want to try..but i know I'll just disappoint myself
These must be the most amazing shoes in the world, how did you find blending working on the canvas? Do you think normal acrylics would work?
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lol, thanks so much hon.
I'm sure you can do just as good!
Well technically I did use acrylic paint but I just added a fabric-painting medium. Normal acrylics will work (because I used normal acrylics for my avengers pair) but the medium made it easier to work with. It wasn't as thick and it adheres to the shoe way better than regular acrylic. It also doesn't leave the fabric as stiff as it would if you used regular acrylic. And no cracking.
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you should make more and sell them O.O
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I actually do commissions for them but they're pricey- not too many people want them anyway. I'm fine with it- the only pair I planned to make like this anyway lol.
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wow, they look so amazing... really awesome job!
i guess most of de lokifans would buy and wear them proudly if you'd sell them xD
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my favourite shoes, my favourite god. WHATS NOT TO LIKE?!?
you did a brilliant job and these looks absoloutly amazing! your really talented ^_^
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So Clever! Would love to do this myself
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I used any kind of acrylic paints that i had, which were Apple Barrel. But once I added the medium to the paint, i noticed it made the paint easier to work with and blend.
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PLEASE SELL THEM!!!!! I WANT THEM SO BAD!!!!!!!!
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So damn talented! these are beautiful!! great job!
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This is so freaking AWESOME!!! Stunning work! I'm so Jealous
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