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How to Paint a Rainbow Fade on Nike Shoes (Step-by-Step Tutorial)

Written By Angelus Brand on Friday, Jun 17, 2016 | 03:59 PM

 
Nike Huaraches are incredibly fun to customize thanks to their unique multi-material styling! In this tutorial, Suheel walks you through how to create a flawless, vibrant custom rainbow airbrush fade just in time for summer. While you can apply Angelus paint directly to the mesh and fabric sections of the shoe, this video shows how to get a premium, retail-quality finish that stays flexible and looking sharp. 👇 PRODUCTS USED IN THIS VIDEO 👇 • Angelus Standard Leather Paint (Rainbow Colors): https://angelusdirect.com/collections/standard-paint • Angelus 2-Soft Fabric Medium (For an ultra-soft feel): https://angelusdirect.com/collections/additives • Angelus Premium Paint Brush Set: https://angelusdirect.com/collections/paint-brushes • Customizer Masking Tape & Supplies: https://angelusdirect.com/collections/supplies-accessories ⏰ TIMESTAMPS & TUTORIAL CHAPTERS ⏰ 0:00 - Intro: Customizing Nike Huaraches 0:23 - Mesh & Leather Sneaker Prep Work (Masking Tape Tutorial) 1:58 - How to Airbrush a Perfect Rainbow Color Fade 7:45 - Unmasking the Tape & Cleaning Up Crisp Lines 8:42 - How to Heat Set Angelus Paint on Fabric & Mesh 8:54 - Finished Custom Rainbow Huarache Reveal & Outro 💡 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) Do I need to use Angelus 2-Soft on canvas and fabric sneakers? It is not 100% necessary to use 2-Soft on canvas or mesh parts—Angelus paint will adhere beautifully on its own. However, mixing Angelus paint with 2-Soft in a 1:1 ratio is highly recommended if you want the fabric to feel soft like a factory soft fabric and make the painted material completely launderable. (Note: When using 2-Soft, you must heat-set it with a heat gun at 300°F for 3-5 minutes). 🎨 ABOUT ANGELUS BRAND Angelus Brand is the premier manufacturer of leather paint, sneaker customization tools, and shoe restoration products, made proudly in the USA. • Shop Online: https://angelusdirect.com • Where to Buy Locally (Store Locator): https://angelusbrand.com/pages/where-to-buy • Subscribe to Angelus: https://www.youtube.com/Angelusbrand • Customer Support: [email protected] 🎵 BACKGROUND MUSIC "Shake" by Vibe Tracks | "Back in Town" by Silent Partner | "Operator Error" by Gunnar Olsen | "Not For Nothing" by Otis McDonald #AngelusShoePolish #CustomSneakers #NikeHuarache #AirbrushFade