How to Make Swarovski Crystal Flip Flops Tutorial

A Tutorial for how to make Swarovski crystal flip flops. Recommended tools and techniques are discussed. One in a series of videos.

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• flip flops
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• swarovski crystals
• how to

[marcie1958]

loved your tutorial. If I wanted to make flip flops with a tennis ball or racket in the center of the adjoining straps, do you have any suggestions for making the design? Also do you recommend using sandals with a wedge heel?

[bodybyk]

@marcie1958 You could always just glue on the tennis racket or ball in the center of the straps, allow it to cure and then add the rest of your crystals in a pave design (like my other tutorials). Just try laying the design out before gluing it to the flip flop. Good luck!

[ThePerola2011]

Hi Do you have any idea how much stone would necessary to cover a shoes, like the guy does in redo my shoes, I really would like to know,Im from Brazil. I love what you did with havaianas so nice, Please send me some tips..Muito obrigada!

[bodybyk]

@ThePerola2011 I'm not sure how many stones it would take to cover the type of shoes you are talking about - it's really going to vary with the size. Most of the flip flops use around 300 (total) or so crystals to cover the straps. I've done shoes before and they generally took 500+ crystals depending on the design and size of the shoe.

[MiddiVampira]

Have you ever used sequins or beads?

This is awesome and I'll probably do this on my first pair of flip flops. :]

[bodybyk]

@MiddiVampira I've also done fabric and bead flip flops, but I haven't done a tutorial for it. The process should be the same even if you use sequins, buttons, beads or anything small. Good luck!

[bodybyk]

@felicity12100 Hi -- The Cariris do have a ruffled strap and most every flip flop you find will have one also. Any flip flop that you can find online or in a store will most likely work. Just make sure to measure the strap width to make sure that the row of crystals will fit across the strap. Many straps are too narrow to fit a row of three. Good luck!

[bodybyk]

@Shkeptic Thanks, Shkeptic! That's a great idea, I'll definitely include prices next time. I didn't include any of that info this time because I purchased all of my supplies at wholesale prices not available to the public.

[bodybyk]

@zimm919ang The gaps between the crystals are very small. If you want to fill them with other tiny crystals, it's going to be a very tough job. Good luck!

[bodybyk]

@shortballerz If the crystals are shifting, it's probably because they glue didn't finish curing before they were worn. This can also occur if the flip flops get wet but aren't allowed to dry before wearing again or if they are stored in the heat (like a car or in the sun). Hope this helps!

[bodybyk]

@sandramarie69 I used 16SS (3.9 mm) crystals for the flip flops. You can use smaller, but they are hard to work with. If you use larger crystals in a large quantity, they may fall off.

[bodybyk]

@FreeToBeUnique Try bluemud.com or ebay.com for bulk crystals. Good luck!