Do you think your Crocs are too boring and want to beautify them? Since the comfortable clogs are usually plain, they provide the ideal canvas forcreative projects. So how about painting and customizing your Crocs? We will now explain what you need to consider and which colors are best suited.
What are Crocs made of?
At first glance, you might think that Crocs are made of either hard plastic or heavy rubber. In reality, they are made from a material called “Croslite,” which is neither plastic nor rubber. This is a cell-closed synthetic resin mixture that does not release any harmful substances and is really easy to clean. Making Crocs from Croslite makes sense because the material prevents sweating and foot odor. It also allows us to wear the shoes on land and in water. Crocs imitations, on the other hand, are often made from ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA). Whether you're wearing a real or fake pair of Crocs, you can decorate them with paint.
Who are the boring ones?Spice up your shoesIf you want, you can use different colors. Choosing the right color depends on what results you want to achieve. You may not want to keep the designs you paint on the Crocs permanently. In this case, depending on your needs, you need to choose a paint that is easy to remove. We summarize all the options below.
Important: If you want to permanently paint or dye your Crocs, keep in mind that not every color will stick to the material. So it often happens that you paint the clogs and the paint comes off later.
Painting Crocs with acrylic paints
Acrylic paint is one of the most flexible paints you can use to paint your Crocs. Acrylic paints are very suitable for Crocs because, unlike other paints, they do not crack, peel or fade. With acrylic paint, you can easily change the entire color of the shoes or paint any patterns on them to add your own touch to the comfortable shoes.
This is how it works step by step
Painting Crocs is a fun activity that is fairly easy. First you need to collect all the necessary materials. So acrylic paints, brushes and something to cover the work area must already be available.
It is beneficial if you sketch out your design on the Crocs with a piece of chalk before painting. This will ensure you do exactly what you want and don't make a mistake. Once you've sketched out your design, you can start painting. It is highly recommended to paint in thin layers.
Once you have finished painting one layer, allow it to dry before applying the next layer. Acrylic paint dries fairly quickly, so you can continue painting in about twenty minutes.
Once your design is complete and you have applied all the layers you want, you will need to seal the crocs. This keeps the design intact and prevents the paint from peeling off the surface of the shoe. It is best to use an acrylic clear coat for this.
After the sealer is applied, wait at least 24 hours before wearing the painted Crocs. If you're not sure if the paint is completely dry, it won't hurt to let the shoes dry a little longer before wearing them.
Beautify Crocs with spray paint
Regardless of whether you want to completely recolor your Crocs or embellish them with a few motifs, spray paints are also a suitable choice. However, there is a risk that the paint will crack or break over time. To prevent this from happening, you can use a method known as hydro-dipping. To do this, fill a large container with water, spray acrylic or latex paint on the surface and dip the clean Crocs into the paint. You can repeat this process until you get the desired result.
Can you paint Crocs with fabric paint?
Fabric paints also work well for Crocs. The “Crocs” brand even offers special felt-tip pens designed for use on Crocs. In contrast to acrylic paints, fabric paints are washable. Since they're washable, you can paint your Crocs as often as you want. This is a handy option if you want to change the theme regularly. However, if it rains suddenly, the color can quickly melt.
For fun with kids: paint Crocs with watercolors
For theCrafting and painting with childrenWatercolors are great. Are you looking for a creative DIY project for the weekend? Thenset the tableand get out the watercolors to create colorful Crocs with the children. Just like the fabric crayons, you can also get rid of the watercolors quickly. Simply wash the shoes with soap and water and you're done.
Paint Crocs with Sharpie
Almost all shoes can be easily painted with an Edding marker. The color also holds up wonderfully on Crocs. Use different colors as desired to create colorful patterns or draw playful motifs. This variant is also best if you want to label the Crocs. If you are not happy with the design, the marker can be removed fairly easily with nail polish remover.
Paint Crocs and make cool designs yourself
Now that you know how to paint your Crocs, let's get to the fun part - the designs! We've collected some cool ideas here for inspiration, but you can of course also create your own design with motifs, colors and patterns of your choice. We hope you have fun with it!
Summer Crocs DIY: Watermelon Design
Image instructions: Paint Crocs as a watermelon with spray paint
Decorate yellow Crocs with daisies
Paint waves and mountains on the Crocs
Crocs with a cow pattern - easy to copy with Edding
Design funny Crocs with colorful splashes of paint
Color doesn't last? Decorate the Crocs with pins
And you can also make pins yourself!
