Tutorial: Ruby Slippers from “The Wizard of Oz”
Step 5: Attach the sequined mesh to the shoe
Going one segment at a time, carefully glue down the edges of the mesh.
REMINDER: Make sure to follow all safety precautions when working with industrial strength adhesives like E6000.
How to Glue Down a Segment:
- Trim the mesh 1/2″ away from the sequins
- Apply the glue to a Q-Tip
- Gently lift the mesh and apply the glue directly to the base shoe
- Gently pull sequined mesh back into place, aligning the sequins with the edge of the shoe
- Press down for 30s to make sure glue has adhered
- Leave the segment to cure
- When the glue has fully cured, carefully trim away the extra mesh as close to the sequins as possible.
Alternately, for segments under the sole and bottom of the heel, the 1/2″ overhang can be glued to the bottom of the shoe since those sections will be covered by the woven fabric.
Recommended Segment Order:
WHY? Segments that will pull the mesh in opposite directions should not be done at the same time because the mesh may move out of position while the glue is curing.
NOTE: Photos below were taken after glue had cured and surfaces were safe to handle.
#1 – Bottom of the sole and heel – outer side
#2 – Bottom of the sole and heel – inner side
#3 – Arch – outer side
#4 – Arch – inner side
#5 – Opening – front and back
#6 – Opening – outside side
#7 – Opening – inner side