HELP! Blinging shoes :) Whose doing their own??

I'm doing my own - see https://www.hitched.co.uk/Chat/forums/p/215135/2107261.aspx#2107261 for a thread I posted ages ago?

Other Hitchers are doing it too, and everyone seems to be having really brilliant results!!!

good luck with it, and don't forget to flash

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I'm doing my own and my bridesmaids too. I made a test pair recently:

https://www.hitched.co.uk/Chat/forums/t/232729.aspx

Some tips hat i've found through trial & error:

• E6000 glue is better than a glue gun.
• Using a mixure of 3mm and 4mm stones looks most effective (IMO)
• Kandi Kane applicator guns will make the job a lot easier, but I don't think the glue is as strong and have found that gems randomly pop off, especially as the shoes get more worn and the fabric gives. I lost enough gems for it to be noticeable. Argh.

Enjoy!

The E6000 self-levels and after 72 hours the gems will not budge. My niece wore the pink ones I posted to a wacky warehouse party- so they took a lot of wear and tear and only one gem fell off.

That glue gives you a terror of a headache though, use it in a well ventilated area!

Shoes can be an absolute fortune - and d'you know, I don't think people even look at your feet!! On the DIY shoe front - I bought some v pretty, simple, kitten heels second hand off e-bay (£6) and when I was looking for shoeclips it occured to me I had the perfect pair of clip on earrings that I could use instead. They are huge round 60s ones with pearls and diamontes so they look just right on the shoes. V pleased!! Better than paying £100 for shoes.

Thanks for all your replies, I am going to be brave and go for it!!

I'm off to ebay now to buy supplies and will keep you posted

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