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Glitter Shoes

Learn how to make glitter shoes using Mod Podge! This sparkly footwear DIY is simple enough for both children and adults.
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time2 hours
Dry Time12 hours
Total Time14 hours 15 minutes
Yield: 1 pair
Cost: $5

Equipment

Materials

Instructions

  • If shoes aren't new, clean and let dry. Clean the rubber sole with a magic eraser.
    Plain white canvas shoes
  • Add painter's tape around the edge of the shoe to protect the rubber sole as you paint.
    Lining a white canvas shoe with painter's tape
  • Use a smaller/detail brush to paint around the edge of the shoe. Remove the painter's tape and let dry.
    Painting the edge of a pair of canvas shoes
  • Paint the rest of the shoe using a flat paintbrush.
    White canvas shoes painted with blue acrylic paint
  • Measure the Mod Podge and put it into the mixing container. Stir in the glitter until fully mixed, making sure to scrape off of the bottom.
    The ratio: 1/4 cup Mod Podge to 1 1/2 T glitter.
    Stirring glitter into a container with Mod Podge
  • Use the spouncer to apply the first layer of glitter to the first shoe. Place the Mod Podge and glitter at the end of the spouncer and spounce up and down to cover.
    Applying glitter to shoes with a spouncer
  • Cover the entire shoe, getting around the edges of the shoe near the sole with a detail brush. Let the shoe dry and repeat with the second shoe.
    Front of a a shoe covered in glitter and Mod Podge
  • After the first coat dries, add a second coat to both shoes and let dry.
    Applying a second coat of Mod Podge and glitter to a shoe with a spouncer
  • To finish, add a third coat of Mod Podge and glitter to your shoes. Let dry overnight.
    Canvas shoes with Mod Podge and glitter mixed on top
  • When done, remove any excess Mod Podge around the edge with a craft knife (carefully). Let cure for 28 days before wearing.
    Make-glitter-shoes

Notes

Costs vary for this project! I purchased the shoes for $5 and had the rest of the supplies on hand.