Painting my old Docs

[kitchen_kink]

So I'm goin' to Burning Man, folks!

I have this idea to paint my old, terribly beat-up Doc Marten boots, which have already traipsed the playa once, to make them look funky and maybe even blacklight-reactive out at night. I can't imagine that there's nobody here who's done such a thing, so I'm looking for tips! Mainly: what type of paint to use (some sites say acrylic, some leather paint), how to seal it (Future floor wax? Spray-on clear acrylic?) whether sanding/acetone beforehand is necessary, and how to keep paint from flaking off and becoming moop.

Thoughts?

Comments

[dietrich.livejournal.com]

Oh hai!

I am camping with a couple of people in the shadow of the Orbitals camp, at Dart and 6:00. You're going, then? It'd be neat to see you again.

[rezendi.livejournal.com]

I am indeed - will be with mzrowan and fennel (I think) and co. at Snack Food Glory Hole, 9:00 & A. Drop by -