Want to paint canvas shoes but not sure what kind of paint to use...

[SandyL]

Anyone out there paint canvas shoes? I know you should use fabric paint but what kind do you use? Do you use a paint brush or the pens? And I read something about sealing them. I saw some adorable ones on Etsy and I think I might be able to do it too. Of course, it might look easier than it really is. As so many things in life are.

[granna]

I have painted some-I use the paint from Ben Franklin for t-shirts-I use a brush so it gets down in the fabric of the shoe-I also spray them afterwards with a sealer so they can be washed. anita

[bansheewoman]

Originally Posted by granna

I have painted some-I use the paint from Ben Franklin for t-shirts-I use a brush so it gets down in the fabric of the shoe-I also spray them afterwards with a sealer so they can be washed. anita

What sealer do you use? I've used acrylic paint and sprayed with clear spray paint but I know there is a much better way.

[granna]

I have actually used both kinds-the last I used was the spray I found in the shoe department at walmart for waterproofing-it worked great-I'm at work or I would look and see the name brand-

[bansheewoman]

Thanks alot I look next time I'm in wally world