I kept reading that you cannot glitter glossy shoes in articles all over the internet. I am a self-proclaimed glue expert so I just knew that was not true. I headed off to Payless shoes to find the glossiest shoes I could find. When I checked out the cashier and I started chatting and when I told her I planned to glitter the shoes she said "You can't glitter those types of shoes.". Well, that was it- Blog post #1 "How to glitter glossy shoes".
The main reason you "cannot glitter glossy shoes" is the issue of glue. The Susie Homemaker glues are just not going to cut it. You need something with muscle, and that something is 3M Super 77. This is the Cadillac of spray glues, and it is just what you want to buy to do this project. You can purchase it at our website or at most hardware stores and some craft stores. Do not buy any other brand or you will be so sorry with the results.
Here we go!
The main reason you "cannot glitter glossy shoes" is the issue of glue. The Susie Homemaker glues are just not going to cut it. You need something with muscle, and that something is 3M Super 77. This is the Cadillac of spray glues, and it is just what you want to buy to do this project. You can purchase it at our website or at most hardware stores and some craft stores. Do not buy any other brand or you will be so sorry with the results.
Here we go!
1. Glossy Shoes
2. 3M Super 77
3. Painters Tape
4. Glitter (craft or poly). If you plan to wear these a lot then I would go with poly.
5. Sealer: Craft Glitter (Mod Podge) Polyester Glitter (Krylon Crystal Clear or Mod Podge)
2. 3M Super 77
3. Painters Tape
4. Glitter (craft or poly). If you plan to wear these a lot then I would go with poly.
5. Sealer: Craft Glitter (Mod Podge) Polyester Glitter (Krylon Crystal Clear or Mod Podge)
Carefully Tape off the area where you want the glue to go.
Next tape off the surrounding area of the shoe. Spray glue goes everywhere!
Go outside to spray. This stuff is not good for you to breathe!
One heavy coat at close range right onto the shoe. Run for the glitter table.
Immediately pour the glitter onto the glue.
Press the glitter into the glue to make sure it really sticks.
If you used Craft Glitter you will want to seal the glitter with a clear coat of something that is water based. Mod Podge is a good option as it dries clear and hard. If you used Polyester you may also want to use Mod Podge but Krylon Crystal Clear is also an option. I like the spray as it keeps more of the glitter shine. Mod Podge knocks the shine down just a bit.
Sponge or fairly soft bristle brush works best with Mod Podge. Don't freak out- it goes on white but dries clear.
These shoes were screaming for some clear rhinestones on top. The plain metal buttons were so sad looking. Here comes the big reveal...
On these shoes, I chose to do the bottom only. Sometimes a little glitter on shoes is classier than total coverage. It all depends on your taste and style. However, if you prefer total coverage you would have been able to do that with the 3M Super 77 glue. It would work on the straps and it does remain flexible with the Mod Podge over it.
Hope you will give it a try!
Hope you will give it a try!
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