Safe Sneaks(Glow/Reflective Shoes)
by boston09 in Outside > Sports
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Safe Sneaks(Glow/Reflective Shoes)
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I like to run, i run all the time. But now that it gets dark out at like 5pm, i usually have to cut my runs short(which im not a big fan of) because im not very visable. i know you can buy a vest to wear when running, bit i cant stand it bouncing around. So i decided to make glow in the dark/reflective shoes.
***Please rate this and vote for me in the Light Up the Night Contest***
Materials
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-Glow in the dark paint (i got mine from Michael's craft store)
-Paint brush
-Bowl
-2 Sandwitch bags
-Wax paper
-Reflective Tape
-Scissors
-I used a blacklight to test how it looks
Paint It On
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**Make sure you let the paint set for atleast 72 hours**
Laces
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seal the bag.
Stir the lace and the paint until you think they are mixed enough so that the whole lace is glowing
Reflectivizing
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Take the reflective tape and cut it into pieces for your designated areas.
Peel the back off the tape and apply it to the shoe, press firmly.
I only put the tape on the outsides of the shoes because there isnt much need for it on the inside, but you can do whatever you want.
Charge
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Time to Run
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Stay safe.