DIY: Make Your Own Comic Book Flats

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-LUPMUgSdE&feature=channel_video_title

Definitely my favorite video so far!

Supplies:
-Comic books (i suggest http://www.newkadia.com )
- Ballet flats (old, new, or any shoes)
- Exacto Knife
- Mod Podge
- Paintbrush
- Steel Wool ( #0000)
- Nail Buffer

Directions:
1. Start cutting out images from the comic books you choose and I recommend cutting out scenes from the comic books to lay down on the shoes first. Scenes take up more space than you can put character pictures or sayings or whatever you like over that. Its just to make sure you have a good base.
2. Next take your comic pieces one at a time and place it on a spot on your shoe to see if it fits in the spot well. ( I recommend working from the heel forward).
3. Take your brush and brush a good layer of mod podge onto the the piece you are going to stick onto your shoe. I found that you can't really have to much on the comic piece, it will just make it easier to bend to the shape of the shoe. Continue with this step until you have covered the whole shoe
4. After finishing the scenes, begin applying the words "Blam, BANG, etc"
5. Brush a layer of mod podge over the entire shoe to seal it. Let it dry for 15-20minuets per layer. Repeat this step at least two more times
6. Wait at least 48 hours and wear them and have fun!

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[MayakUuu]

Would tacky glue work?

[MissTiffanyMA]

@MayakUuu nope sorry only a varnish will

[apocolypsenow220]

cool idea but, as a comic collector this video killed me lol

[MissTiffanyMA]

@apocolypsenow220 lol, I definitely didn't use anything rare!

[Jocelyn711]

I dont have mod podge in my country but we have something like elmers glue, i was just wondering if i could use it instead?

[MissTiffanyMA]

@Jocelyn711 elmer's glue isn't the same, mod podge is more like nail polish, it dries clear and hard and it becomes waterproof

[superfashionista4]

What happens when it rains?

[itis121]

Will it work on DC

[fishnetandfundip]

@FenandaAnne this happened to me as well. also on the sneakers i did, it got warm and the tongue fused to the sides. I had to cut my boyfriend out of them.

[Chuinard5]

MissTiffanyMA, you are extremely beautiful

[MsPinkmustang]

Could I use newspaper?

[TyneEliza]

Do you put mod podge under the pieces as well? Or a different kind of glue or do you only use the mod podge as a seal and not put anything under the paper?

[spongebobhearts1]

Ferb, I know what we are gonna do today ! :D

[FenandaAnne]

I made a pair of these, but the first time I wore them they ripped all along where my foot bends when walking (They're pretty much ruined on the sides, although the heels and toes held up well). I let them dry for almost a week between my last coat of Mod Podge and the first time I wore them. Any suggestions on making it do they don't crack/rip? More or less glue? Different type of Mod Podge? Thanks!