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How To Make Glitter Shoes: A DIY Tutorial In Creating Sparkly Heels! ♥
in I Want... Style!, I Want... Fun!20 Jun 2011 | 26 Comments
Shall we commence with a rhyme?!
If you’ve ever found yourself lusting over the perfect sparkly, shimmering shoe,
Ooh, guess what?! Do I have a tutorial for you!
It’s quick, it’s easy and surprisingly cheap,
And the finished product will be so dazzling (literally!), you’ll probably WEEP!
All you need is glitter, two paint brushes and Mod Podge glue,
A couple of hours of your time, and some fantastic music (can I recommend Michael Jackson?) to bop along to.
So come, let’s GO! Let’s create these beautiful kicks!
I’ll conclude this poetic interlude, and move on to the tricks!
What You'll Need:
x A pair of - wait for it - shoes! (I opted for $40 patent pumps from Target, but you could use anything. Boots? Ballet flats? Clogs?! The choice is yours!)
x A tub of Mod Podge Gloss Lustre, a fast-drying sealer, glue and finish (I purchased mine from Ebay for approximately $13)
x A heap of glitter (tip: like anything, it pays to shop around for this. I almost bought seven vials of glitter - with a price tag of $5.95 each - until I spotted this HUGE bottle of fuchsia glitter underneath them for just $6.00. Bargain!)
x Two fine paint brushes
x Masking tape
To begin, cover any areas of your shoes that you don't want twinkling (such as the soles) with masking tape. If your footwear has laces, temporarily remove them.
Next, pour approximately 1/3 of the Mod Podge into a paper cup or small disposable container, and add half of your glitter. Swirl it around together (I did so using the latest instrument in advanced technology, a stick!), and then, with one of your paint brushes, apply a thin layer of the mixture to your shoe. (Psst! Don't be alarmed when you add your first coat and think ''argh! Everything's WHITE!'': the mixture does turn clear as it dries.)
(See? Just take a peek at that heel for evidence!)
Allowing each coat to dry, repeat the painting method until you've achieved your desired level of glimmer (tip #2: for a faster process, gradually sprinkle remaining glitter over each coat by hand.). To finish, add a small amount of Mod Podge to another paper cup or container, and using your second paint brush, coat the shoes with a final layer to seal them.
And that's it! You're done! (Could they be any more fun?!)
♥
Thank-you so much to the hugely talented Annie Spandex for originally providing this ingenious tutorial!
xoxo
Comments (26)
Such a cute idea!!!! We are going to try this with our local College football team colors, thanks!!!
13 Aug 2012, Michelle
Hello, is there something i can use other than mod podge glue?
20 Jul 2012, jessica hender
I never thought the shoes can be pretty like that
17 Jun 2012, glitter, http://glitter-shoes.com
very cute! i'm going to try this!
12 Jun 2012, Williams Direct Dryers, http://www.bootdryer.com
I love these my daughter is 13 and she needs sparkly shoes for her dress .I love that I can make her an awesome pair of shoes at the length that I want thank u so much ;)
6 Jun 2012, luz
I am trying to make a pair for my wife. Is Mod Podge the same as fabric glue?
17 May 2012, John, http://www.fsboowners.com
Great stuff! Looks really good.
26 Mar 2012, James, http://www.pinksparklyheels.com/
OMG! Those shoes are AMAZING! I can't wait to make my own pair of fantastic, sparkly shoes.
24 Feb 2012, Staci, www.luxboxdecor.com
I've seen a lot of these tutorials, but yours is the first with the tape idea. Awesome. Any type of shoe surface that it works best on?
6 Sep 2011, Anna, http://accessories-i-like.com
this sounds excellent!! gonna try this on my ballerinas!
28 Jun 2011, soapymermaid, www.soapyinherthirties.blogspot.com
Amazing.
25 Jun 2011, jazzy elizab, www.hivenn.com
This is so amazing! I wish I had the time for some DIY-time right now but I'll definitely try this out some time.
24 Jun 2011, Ani, http://thraseia.blogspot.com
They look great! I think I'm gonna have to give this a go...
23 Jun 2011, Georgina, http://georginaswan.com
Love them! xx
22 Jun 2011, Kat
These shoes look amazing! I'll have to try this out. I already have the modge podge.
22 Jun 2011, Tara Melissa, xoxotara.wordpress.com
these are SO great! I am totally going to try this :)
Love, Vanilla
http://notesfrommycloset.blogspot.com/
21 Jun 2011, vanilla-notes from my closet, http://notesfrommycloset.blogspot.com/
So pretty! So sparkly! So clever!!
21 Jun 2011, Cathy, www.cathytopping.com
Wow, utterly amazing! And so simple! Thanks for sharing it with us! Think the shoes are very Vivienne Westwood.
21 Jun 2011, Siobhan, www.facetsofthefabulous.blogspot.com
This is fantastic! I have never wanted sparkly shoes but now, now I want them!
I'm definitely including this in my next link love post. X
Great tut!
21 Jun 2011, Halley, www.lifeofsomethingnew.com
Maria - Thank-you so much Maria, and DO, DO! :) I'd definitely recommend using a shoe with a harder surface (such as a patent shoe), just to prevent them cracking with movement. You could absolutely try with a non-patent pair of flats, I'm just not sure that they'd last/maintain their glitter for as long. Good luck! (And let me know if you decide to make some, because I'd *love* to see them!)
Kez - Haha awww, thanks Kez! You know what?! I WILL!
Tiara - Thanks Maaaaaa! :D We'll have to bedazzle some of your shoes now! :D
Melificent - Definitely! It's so simple to do, as well!
Julie - Thanks Julie! :D BUT THEY'RE SO EASY TO MAKE! Honestly! (And about $60 cheaper than the ones you can buy here, too!)
M.P. - Thanks a bunch! :)
21 Jun 2011, x Corrine/Frock & Roll x, www.frockandrollonline.com
Love, love, love them! So pretty!
21 Jun 2011, M.P, http://littleapples.blogspot.com/
These look so fantastic!! I can't wait to see you strut your stuff in them :D.
I'm going to get myself a pair of glitter heels... I'm too lazy to DIY them :P.
21 Jun 2011, Julie, http://juliettemaxwell.com
Definitely have to try this out with an old pair - nothing like sparkly glitter to make them new again!
21 Jun 2011, Melificent, http://www.melificent.com
Love your work - inspiration for some bland pairs of shoes! xxx
20 Jun 2011, Tiara
Very cute! Now I want a photo of you modelling them!! :)
20 Jun 2011, Kez, http://awesomelyunprepared.wordpress.com
WOW! This looks fantastic, I will have to try this... do you know if it works for any type of shoe/texture (e.g. a non-patent pair of flats?)
Maria xxx
20 Jun 2011, Maria, www.frillsnspills.com
