How to Paint Aggressive Skates
Skaters love to stand out in a crowd. They do this by performing the newest and craziest trick, but sometimes the look of their skates can set them apart from others. Painting aggressive skates on your own is a great way to achieve a unique look.
- Research skate designs. You can look in magazine and online to get ideas for how to paint your aggressive skates. You do not want to replicate a look, but you can incorporate some different concepts you find into your design.
- Purchase or print stencils. A lot of designs incorporate flames or skulls. These are best achieved with the use of stencils. You can purchase stencil from the Internet or from a craft store.
- Obtain the paint of your choice. Spray paint works the best for painting aggressive skate designs. You want bright vibrate colors to make your skates stand out.
- Take the skates apart. You want to remove the wheels and wheel place, as well as the stopper and shoelaces.
- Tape up the skates. Tape off areas of the skates that you do not want to paint.
- Spray the base color. Apply the paint to the taped off skate. Use the color you want to serve as your base color.
- Allow to dry. The base paint should dry for about 24 hours before any other designs are added.
- Attach stencil. If you are using a stencil, attach it with tape.
- Spray the design. Use a color that coordinates with the base color. Allow to dry.
- Put the skates back together.