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everything you need to know about my skates 🛼✨ one of my most asked questions is what kind of skates I’m skating on, and where I bought them. these skates are artistic inline skates, made for figure skaters to practice off ice. they’re designed so you can do figure skating moves, spins, edges and footwork, on the ground instead of the ice. i love them because they let me train and perform anywhere. the thing is, they’re hard to find in fun colors, so i decided to fully customize my old and worn down pair, and turn it into a sparkly show skate pair.
link to all my favorite skate pairs (beginner-friendly included) + all the materials i used for this diy: https://liketk.it/6gG1E 💌
here’s exactly how i did it ⬇️
🧼 step 1: prep the boots. wipe them down with alcohol and make sure they are completely clean.💎 step 2: rhinestone chassis. I’ve never seen anyone do this before, but it turned out so cute! Make sure to keep the rhinestones only on the outside, and avoid the wheel area.
🎨 step 3: paint the boots. i used angelus acrylic leather paint in a nude/tan shade and did several thin coats, letting each one dry fully (thin layers are the secret to a smooth, even finish).
👠 step 4: paint the bottoms/soles of the skates. I wanted to create a “louboutin” effect, and went for a baby pink bottom with rose gold sparkles.
✨ step 5: bedazzle the boots. i added flatback crystals along the detailing for a little sparkle
🖌️ step 6: paint the logo with a rose gold metallic color - this is optional, but I think it adds a nice touch.
🛡️ step 7: seal it all with angelus topcoat so the paint and stones stay put through every session.
🎀 step 8: swap in matching nude laces + cute lace charms to finish the look.
save this for when you want to customize your own pair 🤍 would you wear these?
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