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DIY transformation of old leather shoes from old newspapers

DIY transformation of old leather shoes from old newspapers

This is really a boring work. Just imagine who would transform a good pair of leather shoes into this kind of virtue! Of course, if you really want to show off your uniqueness, then go ahead and watch this tutorial - Use old newspapers to transform old leather shoes.

Main materials:

1 pair of old high heels/1 copy of newspaper or magazine paper

Tools required:

Hot glue gun/scissors

Mod Podge

Production steps:

Step 1:

DIY transformation of old leather shoes from old newspapers

Materials and Tools

Step 2:

DIY transformation of old leather shoes from old newspapers

Cut newspapers or magazines into rectangles with neat edges, regardless of length or width

Step 3:

DIY transformation of old leather shoes from old newspapers

Fold the square paper into an accordion shape, just like this paper fan, but be careful that the next fold should exceed the previous fold, as shown in the picture above

Step 4:

DIY transformation of old leather shoes from old newspapers

Adhere these folded papers to the surface of the leather shoes, trimming off the excess while adhering. Pay attention to the flatness of the origami when adhering

Step 5:

DIY transformation of old leather shoes from old newspapers

Cut some small petals out of newspaper, form a flower, and stick it on the leather shoes

Step 6:

DIY transformation of old leather shoes from old newspapers

After the surface of the leather shoes is completely covered with newspaper, apply a layer of Mod Podge as a protective film to increase the gloss of the shoe

Step 7:

DIY transformation of old leather shoes from old newspapers

Use Mod Podge to seal, which will make the shoes look retro and shiny