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Channel DIY Dorothy — Glitter-Embellished Ruby Slippers

Posted on Sep 08, 2011

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Channel DIY Dorothy — Glitter-Embellished Ruby Slippers
Glitter adds a mess of sparkles and a touch of whimsy to Alicia Kachmar and Margaret McGuire and Alicia Kachmar’s Ruby Slippers, a magical craft project from their book "Witch Craft." Supplies - newspaper - shoes with smooth surface - plastic bags - all-purpose spray-on adhesive - about 1 ounce red glitter - spray-on acrylic coating in gloss finish

Step 1

Prepare work surface with newspaper and make sure you’re in a well-ventilated area; better yet, work outside.

Step 2

Stuff each shoe with a plastic bag so that only the sections that will be covered in glitter are exposed.

Step 3

Spray half of one shoe with all-purpose spray adhesive and quickly coat with glitter (pour straight from glitter container or use spoon to sprinkle).

Step 4

Repeat on other half. Shake lightly to see if you missed any spots; respray and coat with glitter if necessary. Repeat steps 3 through 4 on the second shoe.

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Let dry half an hour. Shake out any remaining glitter onto the newspaper (collect and pour back into container, if desired).

Step 6

One at a time, cover shoes with spray-on acrylic coating.

Step 7

Let dry 30 minutes. Remove plastic bags and shake out any excess glitter.

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