Simple ballet shoes are easy to transform with your own hands: you can repaint them and add buckles, decorate with embroidery or original straps ... Choose one of the workshops or combine several!
1. Ballet shoes with chain straps: a master class
You will need:
- a pair of ballet shoes;
- a strip of skin (suitable in color or contrast);
- chains for straps and, if desired, chains with rhinestones for decoration;
- a pair of clasps for jewelry and rings for their fastening;
- scissors;
- durable glue and brush.
1. Glue chains with rhinestones to thick chains.
2. Rings attach to the ends of the chain fasteners.
3. Make loops of leather strips and stick them to the backs of the shoes inside.
4. When the glue has dried, thread the straps from the chains into the loops.
Photo and source: ispydiy.com
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2. Varnish ballet flats with buckle: master class
You will need:
- a pair of leather ballet shoes;
- varnish spray paint in the spray can;
- decor for buckles (in this case, jewelry for earrings is used);
- strong glue;
- newspapers.
1. Cover the worktop with newspapers and stuff the shoes with newspapers if you do not want to paint the lining. The edges can be additionally protected with masking tape.
2. Paint the shoes with spray paint and let the paint dry.
3. Glue the buckles to the shoes. Done!
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3. Shoes with neon noses: a master class
You will need:
- a pair of ballet shoes or shoes;
- masking tape;
- Neon paint in the spray can.
1. Protect the sole of the shoe and those parts that you will not paint with tape.
2. Apply spray paint on the toes of the shoes and let the paint dry.
3. Remove the tape. Done!
Photo and source: greenweddingshoes.com
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4. Removable decor for ballet shoes: master class
You will need:
- several basics for clips;
- decor to your taste;
- strong glue.
1. Glue the decor onto the base for the clips.
2. When the glue dries, you just have to put the clips on the shoes. You can make several decor options and change them at will, or decorate other shoes with such clips, for example, sandals.
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5. Ballet shoes with removable bows: master class
You will need:
- a pair of ballet shoes;
- a piece of a suitable skin color or leatherette;
- strong glue;
- 2 clothes pegs;
- fabric for bows;
- sewing machine and thread (you can do with a hand needle and thread).
1. Cut two strips of leather 1-1.5 cm wide and 3-4 cm long from the skin and glue them into rings.
2. Glue the rings to the shoes, pressing the clothespins for fidelity, as shown in the photo.
3. Sew bows from fabric.
4. Pass the bows into the rings. You can make several pairs of bows from different materials and change them depending on your desire.
Photo and source: lemonsqueezyhome.com
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6. Loafers with an application of large crystals: a master class
You will need:
- a pair of fabric or suede loafers;
- a set of large crystals in the form of crystals;
- glue for rhinestones;
- tweezers;
- a pencil.
1. Use a pencil to draw a pattern outline on your shoes.
2. Glue rhinestones to the shoes and let the glue dry.
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7. Ballet shoes with beadwork: a master class
You will need:
- a pair of suede or fabric ballet flats;
- marker with self-disappearing paint;
- bugles, beads of different sizes and colors;
- threads for sewing;
- a thin needle.
1. Make a sketch of the embroidery and transfer it to the ballet flats with a marker with self-disappearing paint.
2. Embroider flowers and stems, stringing 4 beads on a needle.
Photo and source: Burdastyle
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8. Ballet shoes with rhinestones: a master class
You will need:
- a pair of ballet shoes;
- round rhinestones with a diameter of 5 mm (about 400 pieces) and a diameter of 2 mm (about 150 pieces);
- special glue for rhinestones;
- tweezers with sharp tips.
1. Stick large rhinestones to the shoes, starting from the fastener towards the toes.
2. Stick small rhinestones only on toes (at a distance of about 4 cm from the edge) between large rhinestones.
Photo and source: Burdastyle
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9. Ballet Flats: Master Class
You will need:
- a pair of suede or fabric ballet flats;
- glue spray;
- small loose spangles;
- transparent varnish spray;
- old newspapers.
1. Put newspapers in shoes. Workplace tightly covered with newspapers.
2. Sprinkle the shoes with glue and sprinkle with sparkles. Repeat until the shoes are completely covered with sparkles.
3. After that, sprinkle with transparent varnish for fixing and allow to dry completely.
Photo and source: Burdastyle
