Awards

• Commended for Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards (Hobbies & Home) 2024

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Author:   Xavier Kickz ,  Xavier Crews
Publisher:   Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Imprint:   Rockport Publishers Inc.
Weight:   0.544kg
ISBN:  

9780760381809

ISBN 10:   0760381801
Pages:   160
Publication Date:   14 September 2023
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Introduction How Your Kicks Got That Look Xavier's Frequently Answered Questions Tools, Materials, and Workspace Prep and Finishing Basics Plan Your Design. Practice Your Brush and Pen Work 1. Customizing With Paint Sprinkle Drip Kicks Cartoon Kicks Tiger Stripes Dragon Kicks Painted Plaid Freestyle High Tops Toothpick Painting 2. Paint Pen Color Paint Pen Camo Fine-Line Quickie Paint Pen Doodling Paint Pen on Dark Color Sprinting Toward Custom 3. Crazy Color Shaving Cream Color Sharpie Tie-Dye Cool Color Drip Hydro-Dipped Marbelizing Galactic Splatter 4. Airbrush and Stencil Airbrushing Basics Airbrushing Black Leather Mix it Up Handmade Stencil Hot Stuff Color Waves Team Spirit 5. Paper, Cloth, Glitter and Bling Fabrication Transformation Bedazzled Flash Brushed-on Glitter Comic Book Collage Red Carpet Moments Acknowledgements About Xavier Index

Reviews

"""[A] vibrant debut...The creative designs wow, especially the “cut paper collage” made by gluing on cutout comic book panels, as well as the marbled effect achieved by dipping shoes in a mixture of leather dye and shaving cream."" * Publishers Weekly *"

"""[A] vibrant debut...The creative designs wow, especially the “cut paper collage” made by gluing on cutout comic book panels, as well as the marbled effect achieved by dipping shoes in a mixture of leather dye and shaving cream."" * Publishers Weekly * ""[Xavier Kickz] encourages readers by telling them that they don’t have to be an artist or student of the craft to create a pair of sneakers or two (or several); all one needs is the desire and willingness to learn and to practice different techniques. ... A sure hit."" * Library Journal STARRED Review *"

""[A] vibrant debut...The creative designs wow, especially the “cut paper collage” made by gluing on cutout comic book panels, as well as the marbled effect achieved by dipping shoes in a mixture of leather dye and shaving cream."" * Publishers Weekly * ""[Xavier Kickz] encourages readers by telling them that they don’t have to be an artist or student of the craft to create a pair of sneakers or two (or several); all one needs is the desire and willingness to learn and to practice different techniques. ... A sure hit."" * Library Journal STARRED Review *

Author Information

By day, Xavier Kickz (aka Xavier Crews) is a software engineer. By night, he customizes kicks and films fun tutorial YouTube videos for his thousands of followers. Xavier has been customizing shoes for more than 10 years and has recorded more than 120 videos. A graduate of Virginia State University, Xavier often gives back to his community by giving away his customized shoes, basketballs, iPads, and more. His goal in creating his videos for beginners is to teach creative techniques so viewers can build their skills and enjoy making things by hand. He lives, works, and inspires from his home in Danville, Virginia.

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