{"product_id":"art-of-custom-sneakers-xavier-kickz-9780760381809","title":"Art of Custom Sneakers: How to Create One-Of-A-Kind Kicks; Paint, Splatter, Dip, Drip, and Color","description":"\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 \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As you go, gather inspiration from \u003cb\u003eamazing custom sneakers throughout history\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eStart with any clean sneaker\u003c\/b\u003e--whether leather Nike Air Force 1s, or canvas Vans or Converse, or bargain shoes similar to any of these--then add your own personal touches with techniques such as: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Cartoon Style \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Paint Pen Camo \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Sharpie Tie-Dye \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Hydro-Dipped Marbleizing \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Galactic Splatter \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Bedazzled Flash \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Stop admiring custom sneakers from afar, and start making your own!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Xavier Kickz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0760381801\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780760381809\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Rockport Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/12\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 8.43w x 0.47d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/03\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2023 pg. 64","brand":"Xavier Kickz","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44129064911103,"sku":"9780760381809","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f2a23661-5fbb-4079-b565-bef641b6b65f.jpg?v=1687461863","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/art-of-custom-sneakers-xavier-kickz-9780760381809","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}