Blinged Crocs are one of the most requested projects in my studio and one of the most botched projects on the internet. The problem is the material. Crocs are made of squishy, flexible foam, and most glues either never bond to it or crack the first time the shoe bends. My 55-minute video below shows the whole process with the Samurai Secret Glue Kit, and 68,000+ people have used it to get Crocs right.
Why Crocs eat normal glue
Croslite foam flexes with every step and repels a lot of adhesives. A rigid glue bond pops stones off at the first bend. You need an adhesive that bonds to the foam AND stays flexible for the life of the shoe. That combination is exactly what the kit in the video is built for.
What you need
- Glass rhinestones. I run SS16 to SS30 on Crocs: big enough to show, small enough to follow the curves. KiraKira glass holds its foil through weather and wear.
- The right flexible adhesive (watch the video before you buy anything else).
- A Crystal Katana for placement.
The short version
- Clean the Crocs. Foam collects invisible grime that kills bonds.
- Plan your design before any glue opens. Full coverage, stripes, or scatter.
- Work in small sections so the adhesive stays workable.
- Place stones snug, never touching, so the surface can still flex.
- Cure fully before wearing. Give the bond its time.
The full video covers the glue technique, spacing on curves, and the strap question everyone asks about.
Everything in one place
Shop KiraKira glass rhinestones, adhesives, and the Crystal Katana at crystalninja.com. Want me walking you through every project like this? Join VIP at RhinestoneArtist.com.
