DIY Guide to Rhinestone Shoes

For us girls, a perfect outfit is not complete without the right footwear. Girls never feel completely dressed without the right shoes. We may try on dozens of outfits and an equal number of shoes until we are satisfied with our appearance. Sometimes, we may want shoes with a little extra bling. However, have you seen the price of shoes with rhinestones? Skip the high cost and simple do it yourself! Read on to find out how. 

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Can you glue rhinestones to shoes?

Yes, you can glue rhinestones to shoes. First, you need to decide on what brand of rhinestones you want. Then once you determine that, you need to decide on what adhesive to use. There are brand name rhinestones, crystal or glass, Austrian or Asian. You can read about rhinestone brand differences here.

To glue rhinestones to shoes, you will need to use an adhesive with a very strong bond. E6000 is generally recommended for gluing rhinestones to shoes. However, if you choose to use a less expensive rhinestone such as acrylic, you need to find a different glue. E6000 is not recommended for use with these rhinestones. You can read about adhesives here.

How to glue rhinestones to shoes

Once you decide on rhinestones and glue, the next most important aspect is how to glue. Many beginners will use too little glue and therefore, the rhinestones will peel and fall off. When gluing rhinestones, it is very important that the glue seeps slightly out from the edges. The produces a seal to keep the rhinestone in place. Generally, rhinestones adhesives dry clear, so once the glue dries, you won’t see it.
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Whichever glue you decide to use, always follow the glue manufacturer’s instructions for best results.
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After you see how easy it is to DIY rhinestone shoes, you will be blinging all of your shoes. Additionally, with the money you’ll save, you can buy more shoes or clothes to go with your fabulous new shoes!