How to decorate sandals with your own hands with beads, ribbons and rhinestones
You can transform your favorite pair of shoes with your own hands. To do this, it is enough to use the simplest materials and show your own design talent. Bright and non-trivial decor is in fashion today, how to decorate sandals in this style for a birthday – let's take a closer look.
For decoration, any pair is suitable, both honestly serving the season and brand new, but quite simple in design. The easiest way is to try your hand at models with thin straps, for example, with slates of any style. They can be decorated in a variety of ways.
How to decorate sandals with ribbons and beads
How to decorate sandals with ribbons? To do this, you need ready-made rep tapes, their range today is simply unlimited. The main advantages of tapes are the ability to “keep" the color – it will not lose its brightness under the rays of the sun and strength, they are used to finish not only shoes, but also any leather products.
You can find grosgrain ribbon at any craft store, but it's best to buy with a margin. Measure the length of the straps that you are going to decorate and multiply it by three. In addition, you need a reliable glue designed for textiles or leather, but you can also use a universal one – you just need a couple of drops to fix the decor.
Straighten the tape, folding it in half, fix it with glue at the base of the strap and wrap it loosely, but tightly – in this case, the overlap weaving looks very beautiful. When you reach the end of the strap, reattach the tape with glue and let it dry. But, in no case, cut off the remaining tape, cut off its free edge at an angle and lightly singe it with a lighter – so the material will not crumble. Now tie a beautiful and complex bow, the knot can be secured with a thread and a needle for reliability.
It is even easier to decorate sandals with beads. To do this, you will need yourself and beads and glue, it must be selected depending on the material from which the sandals are sewn. In the case of artificial leather or textiles, universal glue is suitable, and for natural leather or textiles. Apply a thin layer of glue to the surface and literally sprinkle it with beads, gently spreading over the entire surface, not forgetting the edges and edges. Lightly press the decor with a soft cloth and allow it to dry completely.
How to decorate shoes with rhinestones with your own hands
Also, with the help of glue, you can decorate both shoes and sandals with rhinestones. But for such a decor, only rhinestones are suitable, which are attached to a special glue, and not with a finished coating – it is less reliable. The surface that you are going to decorate must be degreased, for this it is enough to wash and dry it.
Lubricate the inner – flat – side of the rhinestones with glue and fix them in the intended places with light pressure. The pattern and style of the decor is only at your discretion, it looks great as a decor matched tone-on-tone, as well as frankly contrasting. Let the rhinestones finally take hold within an hour and you can safely go to the street in an updated pair.
The answer to the question "how to decorate sandals" will give you the style of your own image. Always romantic and feminine, and now large flowers made of textiles or leather look very fashionable.
They, as well as other decor materials, are sold in any needlework stores. By the way, they can be effectively combined with any other types of decor – ribbons, rhinestones or beads. Such flowers are attached with a needle, thread and a couple of simple stitches.
It's easy to decorate sandals with your own hands like a professional designer. A little imagination and simple means.