# Marbled Sneaker DIYs Fall For DIY's Easy Project Makes Your Slip-Ons Look Like a Million Bucks By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-01-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneaker-diy References: [fallfordiy](http://fallfordiy.com/blog/2014/02/11/diy-marbled-trainers/) & [fallfordiy](http://fallfordiy.com) Embracing the fashion world's marbled fad, this sneaker DIY will make inexpensive [slip-ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ymc-x-merrell-moab-slide-2) look like a designer pair of kicks. Fall For DIY's chic project is made using simple materials and will let out one's creative side. The sneaker DIY project calls for a pair of [inexpensive canvas sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loved-to-death), mod podge and nail varnish. After taping down the areas you don't want marbled, mix water and nail polish in a container and use white and clear varnish shades. Once tested on fabric, apply a DIY marbling affect on a [solid colored sneaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneaker-maker) and the rest is history. Once submerged a few times, your shoe will be ready to dry and is sure to turn heads when paired with your favorite outfit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Marbled Sneaker Fashion:** The trend of marbled sneakers offers opportunities for innovative fashion designers to create unique footwear designs. - **DIY Fashion Projects:** The trend of DIY fashion projects offers opportunities for businesses to develop and market DIY fashion kits and supplies. - **Nail Polish Hacks:** The trend of using nail polish for DIY projects offers opportunities for companies to create new products and expand their reach into different markets. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can utilize the marbled sneaker trend to create unique and stylish footwear designs. - **Arts and Crafts:** The arts and crafts industry can capitalize on the popularity of DIY fashion projects by offering supplies and kits for consumers to create their own custom clothing and accessories. - **Beauty:** The beauty industry can expand their product offerings and reach into new markets by creating nail polish colors that can be used for DIY projects beyond traditional nail art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Makeup Artist-Crafted Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-max-dn-silhouette.md) - [Sustainable Color-Blocked Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colville.md) - [Hiking Boot-Tranformed Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluemarble-and-diemme.md) - [Formally Transformed Skate Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastery-atelier.md) - [Customizable Shoe Decorating Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/style-your-toe.md) - [Artistic Naturally Dyed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3sixteen-x-saucony-peregrine-15-gesso.md) - [Retooled Reimagined Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masha-popova.md) - [Bold Suede Fashionable Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dries-van-noten-suede-sneaker.md) - [Collaborative Stylish Sneaker Mules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-530-mules.md)