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 Ruby Slippers

10/28/2015

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A few weeks ago I asked my team if they would be interested in dressing up as the Wizard of Oz movie; and much to my surprise most of the said yes. One of my team members wanted to be Dorothy and I told her that I knew how to make the ruby slippers since I have made several pair over the years. This is a really super easy process and if you’re lucky should cost you under $10, much cheaper than you could buy them for in the costume stores. Oh and an added bonus you won’t leave red glitter everywhere you walk!
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​You’ll need:
Heels
Red Craft Paint
Multipurpose Sealant Paint
Red Round Glitter
Paint Brush
Paper bowl or Glass Jar
 
To start, find a pair of comfortable shoes preferably at a thrift store. The color doesn’t really matter, but in the past I have notice a faux leather or satin works best.
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Paint the shoes red using regular craft paint, you can skip this step, but I have noticed that if the shoes are painted red it makes it less noticeable if you miss any glitter spots.
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Once the shoes are dry, mix red glitter and the multipurpose sealing in a jar or bowl. You want the thickness of peanut butter. I have learned by doing this several times with different glitter that glitter that is round shaped and not square works much better.
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When brushing on square glitter it tends to build up and not lay as flat. Starting at the heel, brush on thick brush fulls of the glitter mixture. Be careful not to brush spaces in the mixture. Repeat until the entire shoe is covered and set aside to dry.
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By the time you finish the second shoe, the first shoe should be ready for the second coat of the glitter mixture. Repeat until you have the desired look and set aside overnight to fully dry. ​
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Once dry the shoes are ready for the Yellow Brick Road!
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