Modge-Podge Sandals Tutorial

I went to London earlier this summer for six weeks, and after stuffing my wellies into an already oversized bag, I had enough room for only one pair of club-appropriate shoes.  Needless to say, my poor wedges were looking a little worse for wear after six weekends of riding escalators, scrambling onto the tube, and running around Leicester Square.

Wedges + Escalators = Sadness

I decided to both refurbish my trusty dance shoes and commemorate my trip by modge-podging photos of London onto the wedges.

1. Materials 

-Photos (I've found that photos printed on computer paper adhere better to curved surfaces.  Also, printing in black and white will prevent discoloration due to the glue.)

-Modge-Podge

-Sponge Brush

-Wedge sandals 

2. Glue on Photos

It helps to have a rough idea of where you want the photos before you start cutting and gluing, but it also helps to be flexible about placement.  

Glue the photos one at a time.  Using the sponge brush, put modge-podge on the wedge (no need to be perfect here) and then place the photo.  Trim the photo if it sticks out over the edge of the wedge.  Smooth out any air bubbles.  After the photo is placed to your satisfaction, use the sponge brush to apply another coat of modge-podge on top of the photo (make sure you take special care to paste down the edges).  The glue will go on slightly opaque, but it will dry completely clear.  

Repeat this with the rest of your photos until the whole wedge is covered.  Don't be afraid to overlap photos, but make sure to apply a layer of modge-podge both underneath and on top of each photo you add.

To ensure a good seal, go over the entire wedge again with a final layer of modge-podge.