How to Hydro Dip Shoes

Today we are going to show you how to hydro dip shoes! It is super easy and turns out with a gorgeous design. Once you try this, you will love it!

how to hydro dip shoes

If you have been wondering how to hydro dip shoes, this is the DIY for you! It seems that hydro dipping is all the rage and we are going to show you how to do this at home.

No need to buy the expensive hydro dipping kits when you can easily do this at home. We have easy step by step instructions to guide you in this fun process.

You already know how to hydro dip a water bottle and general technique so let’s get started with these cool shoes!

Keep reading to see how easy this is and be prepared for a lot of fun! You are going to love these gorgeous hydro dipped shoes.

What is hydro dipping?

Hydro dipping is the process of water transfer printing. It is simply using paint and water immersion to produce a cool water marbling technique on items.

It sounds fancy but it actually very simple.

What can you hydro dip?

The possibilities are really endless. Some ideas include: water bottle, cell phone case, shoes, baseball bat, helmet, tumblers and more!

How do you Hydro dip shoes at home?

In a few simple steps, you can easily turn plain items into something fabulous. Keep reading to see how easy it is!

Do I need to buy one of the hydro dip kits?

No, it is not necessary to buy a hydro dip kit. We have listed all of the materials that you will need below as well as detailed instructions.

There really isn’t any need for a kit. Plus, buying the individual items will allow you to make more items for less money. The kits can be pricey and usually only come with a small amount of supplies.

What materials do you need to Hydro dip?

Water
Spray Paint in the Color of your Choice
Painter’s Tape
Top Coat
Shoes – We used white canvas shoes and white faux leather shoes and both worked great!

How to hydro dip shoes with spray paint:

Step 1: Mask off any areas on your 3D item that you do not wanted painted with the masking tape. The entire item will be dipped so make sure any part of the item that you do not want covered in paint is masked off with the tape.

We did the soles of the shoes and the rubber portions on the side and bottom of the shoes.

Step 2: In a large plastic bin or bucket, fill ¾ of the way to the top with warm water. We used plastic bins that we found at the our local dollar store.

You will want to ensure that your bin is wide enough to hold the item that you will be dipping.

Choose the colors of the spray paint that you want for your item. Spray the paint on the top of the water and use a stick to slowly swirl the colors together to get the design that you prefer.

You can also spray multiple areas and use the different colors to get the marbled affect that you like.

Step 3: Then dip your shoe (top side down) slowly into the water and paint mixture. We chose the area we liked based on the design on top of the water in that area.

You will want to completely dip the shoe into the water very slowly and then pull it straight up so it does not get additional paint on when it’s removed. When the shoe is in the water, you can use your other hand to remove paint to prevent it from getting on the shoes as well.

We added additional paint to the same water prior to dipping the 2nd shoe.

Step 4: Allow both of the shoes to dry completely (2-3 hours).

Step 5: Then apply a top coat to seal the paint onto the shoes. Also allow this coat to dry completely.

Now you know how to make hydro dipped vans!

We did canvas shoes and faux leather shoes. In the end, the faux leather shoes looked prettier in the end but both worked out great.

No need to buy one of the hydro dipping shoes kit?

It is not necessary to buy a hydro dip kit. We have listed all of the materials that you will need below as well as detailed instructions.

Get started learning how to hydro dip shoes today!

Hydro dipping is so much fun and your shoes will look fabulous. From hydrographic film and to a hydro dip kit, decide which is best for you and get started today.

We have a blast with this DIY and the end results are super cool.

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