I always laugh at the clip at the beginning! That’s the story of my journey. I’ve learned to copy and paste a quick guideline to get started with my customers. It either makes sense to them or they say I’ll let you know. 😂
Dillon, I recently purchased your drip stencils and I realize that they go all the way down to the midsole, which is fine and I actually like. So, I was just wondering if there are any extra prepping steps I should take to make sure the paint really bonds and sticks to the midsole of the Af1.
Yeah man so give that location the same prep as the leather just for the hope of removing some factory coating and apply some scratch sealer if you have some.. it’s not a high flex area or even a large amount but we want to give them the best chance of holding up long term
I got obsessed with sneaker customizing in 3 days, Imma end up buying the materials and some cheap white sneaker to try out before going all out on some Air Forces hahah thanks for sharing so much info on your channel :)
I see them EBRONS you working on in the intro 👀👀 i was pointing em out to my wife during the game and was like "i bet Dillon did those!" Then i see this! #yesssssssss
This is so accurate, as always! 👍 oh, and you scared me for a second or so at the end of the video, when I thought the toothpick was a scratch on my phone ´ s screen 😬😁
Maan, I spent about 2hrs prepping some shoes. Sanding 400/800/1500 and using acetone to remove finish. Yet some areas, tape is picking up some paint. 🤦🏽♂️ Could it be the masking tape im using?
I love your videos I’m now just getting into customizing I hope to enter one of you’re contest in the future I’ve watched pretty much all you’re videos and love how your videos are
Hey DeJesus! Whats the best thing to use for the outlines of a cartoon character? Is toothpick in ur opinion the best or a thin brush could do the work the same way? I'm really trying to get my outlines perfect but it's super hard for a newbie.
Trust im having the same problem 😂 personally i use a small brush for outlines because you can get a good flow, but toothpicks have been good for small details. For example when coloring an eye or like recently i did some dragon ball customs and so i used the toothpick for the little stars. But honestly in the end do what feels most comfortable to you!
@@honeyv2774 Yeah, I see lots of youtubers that make customs use markers or some sort of pencil for them but I'm not sure if it will stay well put if it rains that way. I personally ordered really thin brushes and plan on using them mostly cuz most of the stuff appears pretty small on a shoe anyways.
@@TheZefa11 yeah i see ppl used posca markers or pens and i think as long as you use a finisher you might me alright but idk like you said im not 100% that itll stay after a while
😂Loved that beginning 🤣🤣🤣 laces? That's just the most rewarding paart.. Cos' you know at that point you're all done😂and ready for the photo shoot🤪😍 Loved this video Dillon! Keep it up and continue to cheer us all! ❤️ Thank you for everything you share with us🥳🥳🥳 @rads_customs here✌️
Had a customer that ordered three previous shoes from me and it got to the point that by the second transaction he just paid after he got the shoe, well after the fourth shoe he ghosted me and its been three months.
Something I HATE is when I’m applying the finisher.... and something, any tiny fiber, finds its way onto the brush and then into the sneaker 😭 Or when I think I’m using a clean brush... but there’s remnants of paint on it and that changes the color of the finisher 👎🏽
Bro I am dying right now! I've been customizing for almost a year now and I haven't had a single customer. But my DM is fulllllll of people like the beginning of this video.
i started about 5 months ago and i’ve gotten multiple orders,, a tip is to post a lot of your so people can see what your capable of. check out my instagram tho @alopez_customs
@@andreww_lopez07 oh I post everything I do. Everyone always messages me saying what's up, they want this n they want that but they never follow through with it
@@DeJesusCustomFootwear I get so excited to see the final product once the finisher goes on... then like "oh yeah laces" and it's so boring compared to that initial rush!
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OMG the beginning was EXTREMELY SPOT ON
😂Glad you liked it!
Foreal😭
Just seen the intro, and it LITERALLY the best most accurate thing i have ever seen
I love lacing the shoe too, I feel it makes the design look so much better and put together!
SUPER accurate. Especially those one word texts, or the "I'll let you know when I'm ready". 😒😒😒😒
I always laugh at the clip at the beginning! That’s the story of my journey. I’ve learned to copy and paste a quick guideline to get started with my customers. It either makes sense to them or they say I’ll let you know. 😂
Dillon, I recently purchased your drip stencils and I realize that they go all the way down to the midsole, which is fine and I actually like. So, I was just wondering if there are any extra prepping steps I should take to make sure the paint really bonds and sticks to the midsole of the Af1.
Yeah man so give that location the same prep as the leather just for the hope of removing some factory coating and apply some scratch sealer if you have some.. it’s not a high flex area or even a large amount but we want to give them the best chance of holding up long term
I completely agree with EVERYTHING in this video... and I’m a beginner customizer 😭😫
the beginning is like the most accurate thing everrrr! :,)
Lol. So accurate
Bet you don’t respond
Lol
@@rykaeditz5433 bet i don't upload again either
@@JordanTylerVincent no way you actually responded
@@JordanTylerVincent please do post more though if you can
this is so applicable to other forms of art not just sneaker customizers
The opening skit lmao I get that all the time.
Hahaa we ALL do!
Plsss do a video about te problem when you customize a pair of crocs
The sock liner is mad stressful to work around I agree lol 😅
I got obsessed with sneaker customizing in 3 days, Imma end up buying the materials and some cheap white sneaker to try out before going all out on some Air Forces hahah thanks for sharing so much info on your channel :)
I am a simple customizer. I see Dillion I click
Ayyyyyyyyy!
Great video! Some people have no idea the time and effort that goes into creating something.
Toothpick Squad Check
3:53 Not only replicate it ,also at a lower price.
I'm always excited to tie up the laces, but once it comes to actually tying them up... its a different story :/
Haha its honestly one of my favorite parts
The mockup part hit home!!! Nothing is free especially not my time
Where do I get 400, 800 & 1500 grit sanding pads to go with my new Ryobi Detail Sander???
You just buy the larger sheets and tape em to the sander
I see them EBRONS you working on in the intro 👀👀 i was pointing em out to my wife during the game and was like "i bet Dillon did those!" Then i see this! #yesssssssss
I was telling my girl the same thing!
Haha glad you caught em!
That Intro is insane facts!!!
I've never liked a video faster 🤣 well done, well said. Straight facts here
Absolutely spot on Dillon, great vid !!
I’m getting started so a lot of this is like a heads up!
This is so accurate, as always! 👍 oh, and you scared me for a second or so at the end of the video, when I thought the toothpick was a scratch on my phone ´ s screen 😬😁
Maan, I spent about 2hrs prepping some shoes. Sanding 400/800/1500 and using acetone to remove finish. Yet some areas, tape is picking up some paint. 🤦🏽♂️ Could it be the masking tape im using?
Or should I acetone first, then sand?
Yes could be the tape forsure, or the paint wasn’t applied correctly (potentially too thick or thin) and that’s why it’s lifting
I love your videos I’m now just getting into customizing I hope to enter one of you’re contest in the future I’ve watched pretty much all you’re videos and love how your videos are
Hey DeJesus! Whats the best thing to use for the outlines of a cartoon character? Is toothpick in ur opinion the best or a thin brush could do the work the same way? I'm really trying to get my outlines perfect but it's super hard for a newbie.
Trust im having the same problem 😂 personally i use a small brush for outlines because you can get a good flow, but toothpicks have been good for small details. For example when coloring an eye or like recently i did some dragon ball customs and so i used the toothpick for the little stars. But honestly in the end do what feels most comfortable to you!
@@honeyv2774 Yeah, I see lots of youtubers that make customs use markers or some sort of pencil for them but I'm not sure if it will stay well put if it rains that way. I personally ordered really thin brushes and plan on using them mostly cuz most of the stuff appears pretty small on a shoe anyways.
@@TheZefa11 yeah i see ppl used posca markers or pens and i think as long as you use a finisher you might me alright but idk like you said im not 100% that itll stay after a while
How do I put denim on shoes
I’d recommend a full recon
😂Loved that beginning 🤣🤣🤣 laces? That's just the most rewarding paart.. Cos' you know at that point you're all done😂and ready for the photo shoot🤪😍
Loved this video Dillon! Keep it up and continue to cheer us all! ❤️ Thank you for everything you share with us🥳🥳🥳 @rads_customs here✌️
Ayyee love to see another female customizer lets support eachother💯 im @carinocustoms hope you keep doin what you love ☺️
Love your videos
Our videos love you more!
I can totally relate to the lacing thing. And I simply don't know why it annoys me every single time lol.
Had a customer that ordered three previous shoes from me and it got to the point that by the second transaction he just paid after he got the shoe, well after the fourth shoe he ghosted me and its been three months.
Ghosted as in he never met up to pick up and pay for his shoe.
I’m sorry to hear that, great learning experience though!
How do you best get tape residue off mid soles?
Try dipping a qtip in acetone or goo gone
That intro was gold!!!
Literally nothing more annoying than when someone hits u up to buy something and than they hit u with the “Ight I’ll hyu” ... than never hyu
Lucky me i have my wife to lace them up when i'm finished!
Cheers from Romania!
🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Making a mock up and then tens of revisions just for the client to end up ghosting you
This is why I always ghost them first.
As a graphic designer, I can totally relate to most of these.. :D
Aha! Nailed it!
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How do u get ur ideas from
Nice video again tnx bro ✌️👐
idk if I can be considered a shoe "customizer" since i'm just doing my first pair and there for myself lol
The video star with a add so what its the first think you doo??? GIVE A GIG BIG LIKE before to know what there gone talk. You're de best!!
Something I HATE is when I’m applying the finisher.... and something, any tiny fiber, finds its way onto the brush and then into the sneaker 😭
Or when I think I’m using a clean brush... but there’s remnants of paint on it and that changes the color of the finisher 👎🏽
Bro I am dying right now! I've been customizing for almost a year now and I haven't had a single customer. But my DM is fulllllll of people like the beginning of this video.
Yeah I just started out the past maybe 3 months, we just gotta keep going bro even if its dry at the start. You got this💯💯
i started about 5 months ago and i’ve gotten multiple orders,, a tip is to post a lot of your so people can see what your capable of. check out my instagram tho @alopez_customs
@@andreww_lopez07 oh I post everything I do. Everyone always messages me saying what's up, they want this n they want that but they never follow through with it
@@flightschoolcustomfootwear what’s your instagram? i want to follow you
@@andreww_lopez07 @flightschoolcustoms I just followed you
Sidtheprime here boss D!! Totally relatable experiences 😂😂💯
Lol that opening was funny lol
This was so on point its scary😂😂
The beginning of the video is so accurate 🤣
I feel you
I have a genuine question what’s a mock-up?
A preliminary design , just your sketch or digital rendering
Lmaooo the beginning had me weak
The beginning!! 😂😂😂
🙌
The first one so accurate 😂😂
Lacing them up is the best part. It means your done.
Finally made it into a DCF video! Lol🤣
That intro completes me omg
Lol!
One problem i have is getting lint or dog hair into my paint😭😭
ROTFLMAO!! that intro man 😂😂
My laces always look clumsy so I go with the secret technique of hiding them and hoping no one notices---
what if someone dosnt like the custom
Send progress pics along the way, agreee to a mock-up beforehand and then it’s just up yo the artist to execute
Laces are like laundry . Laundry: 2hrs to wash 3-5 business days to fold
Gotta put this link in my bio lol
So Dylan, how much????
Lololol
Hahaha the beginning was perfect
On point
The intro 🤣 accurate
Always happen to me smh🥺
Rip I have someone who said he will let me know when he’s ready so now I’m worried
Lol
Dejesus! I wanna see more before and afters on ig
Forgetting to get lent off before I paint the shoes
This is soooo true you have inspired me for costom art so much and i love your art and vids broooo keep grinding
@rarz_
FIRE!!!!!
I hate sock liners with a passion😤🤦🏾♂️😭
Dillon, when are you going to offer a Zoom class? I'm ready for you to take my money :)
‘Yo! How much?’ 👋🏼
Us customizers are doing the lord’s work 😂😂😂😂
when’s the next custom challenge?
One thing I hate the most is when they leave you on goddam f ing red and your just waiting there
Legit bro
Ohhhh so you making skit now💯
🤣
My problem having all solve after seeing this...
If I could take pics and pack em up without laces I 100% would
Wowwwwww! The lace struggle is real out here! I’ve never noticed lol
@@DeJesusCustomFootwear I get so excited to see the final product once the finisher goes on... then like "oh yeah laces" and it's so boring compared to that initial rush!
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This is hilarious.
😂😂
hello
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This was a great video, crazy how much I related to this, and I’ve only been a customizer for a couple months😂😂 anyways @kicksamoah on IG everyone .❤️
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Broooo this does be the worstttttt I swear!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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