Make Your Own Custom Toe Pads (tutorial)
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Create your own custom toe pads for any shape and size foot. Here is what you need!!
Supply List~
Two Part Silicon Putty Set
A Pair Of Ankle Socks
Two Thin Plastic Bags
Scissors
Oil
Towel
Toe Spacers (if needed)
Current Maker Or Model Of Pointe Shoes
@nicoleleung3518 2 жыл бұрын
BEST THING EVER. Bought 3 lbs of this stuff (1.5 lbs each of part a and b) and it's GAME CHANGING. I used 30g for each foot and that was plenty. Price is negligible (about $60 for 3 lbs) considering I can make literally a few dozen individual toe pads that I know won't be a waste of money and go in the reject pile.
@pakalana4300 3 жыл бұрын
Mahalo for doing this video! I'm an adult just getting back into ballet since I was a teen, and I live on an island, where we have no pointe shoe fitters; so finding my shoe fit online has been an adventure 😆🩰 I'm amazed by the new technologies though and the perfectfit pointe molds are such a cool idea. Thanks to your video, I was able to go on Amazon and get a set of two amazing mold sets for like $35 instead of one perfect fit for like $45. I tried it today and it worked really well, and I have plenty left over for other shoes. Thank you for your tips!
@Miley... 3 жыл бұрын
You literally saved my dance career, thank you ♥️🙏🏼
@xiaoxit9297 5 жыл бұрын
This is amazing! I've been debating getting the perfect pointe thing but they are so expensive. I hope this would work for me:) Thank you for sharing!
@KimberlyJohnson81 5 жыл бұрын
Xiaoxi T I hope it works well for you.
@deannewasleske6230 4 жыл бұрын
This worked! I'm so happy this worked. I now have custom pads for both brands of shoes. Thank you so much!😊👍
@KimberlyJohnson81 4 жыл бұрын
Deanne Wasleske yay! So glad to hear that!
@kristenm.d.3753 10 ай бұрын
Thank you!!! Just made these and I am amazed at the reduction in pain on my sensitive pressure points. 💝
@KimberlyJohnson81 10 ай бұрын
So glad to hear that!!
@sharonwatson93 5 жыл бұрын
This is a great idea! 100% going to do this thanks! 🙌🏻
@KimberlyJohnson81 5 жыл бұрын
Miss Sharon of course! I hope it works well for you. ❤️
@harmonybertrand7393 3 жыл бұрын
omg THANK YOU FOR THIS! I just made mine and I think they turned out great! :-)
@DeviVanhon 4 жыл бұрын
I am going to try this!
@KimberlyJohnson81 4 жыл бұрын
I hope it works for you!
@morrisminor72 2 жыл бұрын
Just ordered some of the putty, possibly too much (free postage for 2 packs though). I’ve got the perfect socks to use too - beige and very thin bamboo, but a bit small for my actual feet.
@AllieOnPointe 5 жыл бұрын
I’m amazed you got this to work! I tried this last year with my own materials from work (I used to mold earmolds) and it didn’t work at all for me 😩
@KimberlyJohnson81 5 жыл бұрын
Allie Armstrong Sorry to hear that. It worked perfectly for me...but I did follow the video from the website that makes the kits. It helped a ton. 😉
@sofiaaniceto5807 4 жыл бұрын
I would love to try this and I am going to order the putty online. I only would like to make 1 pair of toe pads so do you think I need 16g or 50g
@K_ballet 5 жыл бұрын
Love it! Thanks! How do you know if you need a toe spacer?
@KimberlyJohnson81 5 жыл бұрын
K Ballet if you have tapered toes it is likely you are susceptible to bunions. A spacer placed in between the first and second toe will keep the big toe in proper alignment so it doesn’t get pushed toward the second toe. I hope that makes sense.
@jas7949 4 жыл бұрын
i used to use gel but this time they felt too tight and we're digging into my heel do you think they're thinner than gel?
@lostie9866 Жыл бұрын
Trying this soon- thank you! Do you need to rinse them out after they're set to get the oil off?
@KimberlyJohnson81 Жыл бұрын
I would for sure!
@cjj963 2 жыл бұрын
Hello! Did these hold up for you? I’m thinking of getting the perfect fit molds, but wondering if this is a cheaper option.
@KimberlyJohnson81 2 жыл бұрын
Yes they did! It is the exact same kind of mold, two part non toxic silicone mold. My biggest tip is don’t use too much if you are used to thin toe pads. ☺️
@crazycatlady1988 Жыл бұрын
Could I use cooking spray to oil my feet? I don't have essential oils.
@KimberlyJohnson81 Жыл бұрын
I have not personally tried that but I do not see why it would be a problem.
@emmyandelmajindu7908 3 жыл бұрын
I’m ten and new at ballet any advice
@KimberlyJohnson81 3 жыл бұрын
Are you taking regular classes? Are you learning at home due to the pandemic? My advice would be to make sure to learn from a variety of teachers and glean what you can about proper technique. Placement and technique is the foundation of everything so getting that squared away from the beginning will help you tremendously as you progress!
@carolinecaudle2202 Жыл бұрын
The material in the putty used in this video is actually rubber, not silicone. I think the name brand uses silicone putty. Just fyi for anyone watching this.
@KimberlyJohnson81 Жыл бұрын
It is a food safe silicone based on the manufactures website. Amazon has the materials listed as “rubber” . Silicone is generally considered a synthetic rubber as it is a hybrid of rubber and polymer.