Gold Leaf Heels

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Posted by Hardie Grant

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Add a touch of sophistication to your look by emblazoning your heels in gold leaf. Jazz it up with a flowing chiffon dress and dance the night away! It’s a style to suit any occasion. Picked from a golden tree

To save time, use metallic spray paint instead of gold leaf.

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You Will Need (9 things)

  • White stiletto Heels
  • Clean Cloth
  • Scrap Paper
  • Masking Tape
  • 2 x Soft Paintbrushes
  • Water-based acrylic gold size ( Adhesive )
  • Loose Gold Leaf (25 sheets, 14 cm x 14 cm) (5. inches x 5. inches)
  • Tweezers
  • Clear Shellac Varnish (sealer)

Steps (5 steps, 45 minutes)

  1. 1

    Firstly, wipe your shoe with a cloth until they are clean. Cover your work surface with scrap paper. Cover the strap, side panels and inside of the heels with masking tape.

  2. 2

    Dip the paintbrush in the water-based acrylic gold size, and apply a coat to the entire heel and back panel.

  3. 3

    Leave to dry for 15 minutes. Once the milky adhesive is completely clear and sticky, pick up a sheet of gold leaf with tweezers and gently place it over the heel and back panel. Gold leaf is extremely delicate and can easily crumble, so handle with care.

  4. 4

    Pat and smooth it down gently on the sticky surface with a clean, soft brush. Continue to cover the area, filling in any gaps, if necessary. Smooth out creases and brush away any debris. Repeat steps 1–5 for the other shoe.

  5. 5

    Seal the surfaces with a coat of clear Shellac sealer. Leave to dry for 15 minutes, then stand back and marvel at the golden-heeled beauties.