‘Disney FamilyFun’ magazine: Add some glitter to your Converse
Thu, 26 Aug 2010
(familyfun.com)
With the renewed popularity of Converse sneakers, this craft for kids and parents caught my eye. It brought back memories, too, because I still have my painted Chucks from high school.
The September issue of Disney FamilyFun magazine offers tips to easily add some glitz to high-tops (and clothing). Many kids jump at the opportunity to personalize their stuff, so why not help them?
Materials
** Freezer paper
** Craft knife or scissors
** Iron
** Canvas sneakers or T-shirt
** Foam brush
** Simply Screen foil and glitter adhesive
** Fabric glitter
Instructions
1. Draw a design on freezer paper. You can download Disney FamilyFun magazine’s sparrow and lightning bolt templates here. Cut out the stencil.
2. Iron the stencil onto the shirt or a sneaker (see tip below), making sure you get a good seal. For a more stable surface when you’re decorating a shirt, turn the tee inside out and iron a piece of freezer paper to the back of the area you plan to embellish, then turn the shirt right side out.
3. Using the foam brush, coat the space inside the stencil with a thin layer of the adhesive.
4. Generously sprinkle glitter on top. Shake off the excess glitter, then let the glue dry (about two hours). Follow the directions on the glue to heat-set the shirt or shoe.
Share your creations online here.
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