Sneaker Restoration and Customization
A course by Juan Pablo Bello (MYSNKRS Customs) , Artist
Learn the techniques to transform a pair of sneakers into a unique work of art
Learn the techniques to transform a pair of sneakers into a unique work of art
A pair of sneakers is a canvas of infinite possibilities in which you can freely express your artistic vein and see it reflected on your feet. Juan Pablo Bello is an art director and founder of MYSNKRS Customs, a pioneering sneaker restoration and customization brand in Chile that has worked with brands such as Adidas and even singer Luis Fonsi.
In this course, learn how to restore that old pair of sneakers left in your closet and give it a personalized touch. Learn about the different materials, care, and processes to achieve the best results so that your shoes can stand out from the crowd.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 17 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (238)
- 9,315 students
- 14 lessons (2h 22m)
- 17 additional resources (8 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Restore a pair of sneakers and give them a personalized design, following a step-by-step process that will give you long-lasting, quality results.
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Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in giving a new life to their old shoes and to all those who want exclusivity and to stand out from the rest.
Requirements and materials
You don't need any previous knowledge, but if you already have experience in working with paints and colors, it will be very useful when mixing, applying, and coming up with ideas.
You will need a basic cleaning kit (shoe cleaning fluid or neutral baby shampoo and a soft brush) that you can get from some drug stores or from the shoe care area in large supermarkets.
Ideally you should have Angelus acrylic paints, or textile acrylic paints that you can find in any art store in your city. Finally, you should have brushes, ideally beveled, some additives, depending on the fabric or type of leather, cotton pads, cotton sticks, nail polish remover, and alcohol, in addition to other materials described during the course.
You will need a kit basic cleaning (cleaning liquid neutral shoes or baby shampoo and soft brush) you can get at some pharmacies or in the care of shoes supermarkets.
Ideally you should have acrylic paints from the Angelus brand, or acrylic textile paints that you can find in any art store in your city. Finally, you should have brushes, ideally beveled; some additives, depending on the fabric or type of leather; cotton petals; cotton sticks; acetone; and alcohol, in addition to other materials described during the course.
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A course by Juan Pablo Bello (MYSNKRS Customs)
Juan Pablo Bello is the founder of MYSNKRS Customs, a brand of customization and restoration of sneakers, in addition to being a creative, publicist, and art director by profession. He has more than 3 years of experience in restoring and customizing pairs of sneakers. His extensive knowledge of materials, textures, and shoe care has made him one of the leaders in the sneaker customization scene in Chile and Latin America.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What will we do in this course?
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U2
Materials and first steps
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Know the materials of the sneakers
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Materials to clean, restore and customize
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Cleaning Sneakers
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Cleaning (part 2)
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Restoration
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U3
Making the design
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Inspiration and sketch
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Let's prepare the stencil
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U4
Let's customize!
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We'll paint
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Let's paint (part 2)
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Stencil and final details
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Ways to present your sneakers
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FP
Final project
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Sneaker Restoration and Customization
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mariaflorencia936
PlusExcelente el curso! Súper claro, con unidades articuladas con sus respectivas actividades. Lo recomiendo! Sin dudas volvería a comprarlo
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moni22771
Me parece un curso increible, poder reparar y ponerle tu sello propio, es genial!!
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bidotsandie
Super formation, tout est très bien expliqué et ca donne envie de nettoyer, restaurer et customiser toutes nos baskets! c'est juste génial!
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ndellavalle10
Excelente!
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alsam13
PlusMuy bien explicado y muy práctico. Ahora a dejar volar la imaginación.
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