My journey to becoming a professional strasser began years ago while channel surfing and finally stopping on QVC one evening. What caught my eye was the shoes Jennifer Lopez was wearing. She had on a pair of fully crystallized Christian Louboutin pumps. I immediately went online determined that those shoes were going to be my next purchase. But when I saw the price of $5995, my heart sank! No way I was going to spend over $6000 for a pair of shoes! But I couldn't get the shoes out of my head. I made my mind up that I would figure out a way to make my own pair. And after years of research and trial and error and lots of practice, I have a growing business strassing for clients all around the world.
I remember all to often in the beginning of my journey wanting to pick the brains of those already in the business. But I knew that getting information for those people was pretty much a wasted effort. Not that I even tried to ask anyone for help. I could see all the other people asking with no responses. And I can't say that I blame them for not sharing. It's a competitive business at the end of the day. With that said, I get asked questions constantly and didn't want to shut people out who have a desire to learn the art of strassing as a hobby or even as a way to supplement their income. That is why I created Beginner's and Advanced Bling.
The benefits of being a member is that you will become a part of a community of fellow strassers and you will be able to get answers to all the questions you've been seeking. Plus, there will be tips and tricks that will be shared to help you along the way to help you work towards blinging like a Pro!
Here are just a few of the topics that are discussed in each membership:
Beginner's Bling
This is just the beginning. If you strass as a hobby or as a business, don't pass up on the opportunity to get a wealth of information that will guide you step by step on how to master the art of strassing and begin making money for your craft or turn out AMAZING gifts for family and friends!
Once you have registered your email address and created a password on the Shining Soles website, you will need to make a payment for the class or classes of your choice. SEE BELOW
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PLEASE READ IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON SIGNING UP
To sign up, click the link to register to the website (at the top of the page) AND then make your payment for membership to the community of your choice (in the store located at the top of the page as well). Once both have been done, you will be notified that access has been granted to the membership page or pages of your choice. These are one time fees! You will have access to all of the information forever! No worrying about a monthly fee and limited access or information disappearing. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me at shiningsoles@hotmail.com.
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I remember all to often in the beginning of my journey wanting to pick the brains of those already in the business. But I knew that getting information for those people was pretty much a wasted effort. Not that I even tried to ask anyone for help. I could see all the other people asking with no responses. And I can't say that I blame them for not sharing. It's a competitive business at the end of the day. With that said, I get asked questions constantly and didn't want to shut people out who have a desire to learn the art of strassing as a hobby or even as a way to supplement their income. That is why I created Beginner's and Advanced Bling.
The benefits of being a member is that you will become a part of a community of fellow strassers and you will be able to get answers to all the questions you've been seeking. Plus, there will be tips and tricks that will be shared to help you along the way to help you work towards blinging like a Pro!
Here are just a few of the topics that are discussed in each membership:
Beginner's Bling
- How to determine how many stones are needed
- The various types of adhesives available
- How to properly strass
- The various tools needed to strass
- Where to purchase supplies (with promo codes)
- The differences between the stone types
- Prolonging the life of your syringes and tips
- Pictorial on how I tackle strassing Ugg boots
- How to prevent gaps in between stones
- Adjusting the color of shoes with paint
- Prolonging the life of your syringes and tips
- Proper preparation of your projects
- Step by step guide to strassing a Starbucks tumbler
- How to ombre
- How to determine how many stones are needed
- How to strass images onto items without being an amazing freestyle artist
- Video tutorial on how to strass Converse sneakers complete with ombre technique
- Video tutorial on how to strass a Starbucks tumbler using the ombre technique
- Video tutorial on how to create decals on a Cricut machine
- How to work with glitter
- Stone placement techniques and styles
- AND MORE!
This is just the beginning. If you strass as a hobby or as a business, don't pass up on the opportunity to get a wealth of information that will guide you step by step on how to master the art of strassing and begin making money for your craft or turn out AMAZING gifts for family and friends!
Once you have registered your email address and created a password on the Shining Soles website, you will need to make a payment for the class or classes of your choice. SEE BELOW
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PLEASE READ IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON SIGNING UP
To sign up, click the link to register to the website (at the top of the page) AND then make your payment for membership to the community of your choice (in the store located at the top of the page as well). Once both have been done, you will be notified that access has been granted to the membership page or pages of your choice. These are one time fees! You will have access to all of the information forever! No worrying about a monthly fee and limited access or information disappearing. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me at shiningsoles@hotmail.com.
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Access to Beginners Bling page
$45.00
Are you a beginner in strassing, crystallizing or bedazzling?? Not sure what type of glue or tools to use or even where to purchase materials? This membership access is just for you! If you are looking for more specific answers like, how to change the color on a pair of shoes, you need access to the Advanced Bling page.
Once you have registered on the website and paid your membership fee below, you will gain access to the page. Please be aware that membership is not transferable and that no refunds will be issued once you access the information.
Once you have registered on the website and paid your membership fee below, you will gain access to the page. Please be aware that membership is not transferable and that no refunds will be issued once you access the information.
Access to Beginners Bling & Advanced Bling
$95.00
Why not have the best of both worlds! Get all the information you need about basic techniques and applications as well as tips and tricks to the trade. This membership will also allow you the opportunity to ask the questions you've been wanting to ask about any project you are working on.
Once you have registered on the website and paid your membership fee below, you will gain access to both pages.Please be aware that accounts are not transferable and no refunds will be issued once you access the information.
Once you have registered on the website and paid your membership fee below, you will gain access to both pages.Please be aware that accounts are not transferable and no refunds will be issued once you access the information.
Access to Advanced Bling page
$65.00
If you have a good grasp on the basic techniques of strassing but need help for more difficult projects or specific questions, this group is for you. I will be sharing tip and tricks and answering questions that will help you on your projects. This page will have content added continually and will encourage members to be active members as they grow in strassing.
Once you have registered on the website and paid your membership fee below, you will gain access to the page. Please be aware that membership is not transferable and that no refunds will be issued once you access the information.
Once you have registered on the website and paid your membership fee below, you will gain access to the page. Please be aware that membership is not transferable and that no refunds will be issued once you access the information.