So yeah I bought some second hand Docs off Trade Me and then thought how incredibly base and unprincipled white footwear is for the 384394564th time in my life, even though I'd just dropped the grocery money on them. Because that's just how we roll. Anyway, I thought what could be better than some badarse mehndi stylings on those puppies? Done in felt pen so it wouldn't look too slick or... er... errrrrrr... like I... meant to?
If you're thinking of modding your Docs I do recommend the old Sharpie permanent markers etc, particularly for intricate work. The solvent-based ones will cut through some of the crud/polish on your older boots but the tips will clag up quite quickly in the process. These were unpolished so I just went mad with them, let dry, buffed off the excess black ink with a paper towel (it did leave a little superficial smearing but as you can see, nothing major) and sealed them afterwards with some neutral/clear nuggety stuff. I know everyone says oh my gerrrrd, you've got to use dedicated leather paints blah blah blah but when you consider the ingredients, it's all the same stuff. Solvent is as solvent does. You were sniffing them for a reason back in the day.
If you're thinking of modding your Docs I do recommend the old Sharpie permanent markers etc, particularly for intricate work. The solvent-based ones will cut through some of the crud/polish on your older boots but the tips will clag up quite quickly in the process. These were unpolished so I just went mad with them, let dry, buffed off the excess black ink with a paper towel (it did leave a little superficial smearing but as you can see, nothing major) and sealed them afterwards with some neutral/clear nuggety stuff. I know everyone says oh my gerrrrd, you've got to use dedicated leather paints blah blah blah but when you consider the ingredients, it's all the same stuff. Solvent is as solvent does. You were sniffing them for a reason back in the day.
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