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Decorate Socks with Fiber-Lok Rug Backing

August 11, 2021 By Stephanie Paxman Leave a Comment

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Hey all, it’s Stephanie here with a tutorial on how to decorate socks with Fiber-Lok Rug Backing.

purple s on socks

Fiber-Lok is generally used for treating the back of a rug to keep it in place on your floor. It can even revive old rugs. The natural rubber is easy to apply.

But if you’re looking for a crafty use for it, you can make custom non-skid socks! Plus, by adding mica powder to this rug backing, you can even give it some color!

fiber lok and socks

GET THE PROJECT SUPPLIE

  • Socks (solid color works best)
  • Fiber-Lok Rug Backing
  • Resin Powder
  • Cups and stir sticks
  • Adhesive vinyl and cutter OR contact paper and razor blade

Design and cut a stencil pattern from your vinyl or contact paper.

diy no slip sock

Flatten the socks with the bottom side up. If the socks have a hard time staying flat, like is the case with some no-show socks especially, cut a piece of cardstock to fit inside each sock to hold the shape.

Press the vinyl stencil down on the sock. Spread a thin layer of Fiber-Lok inside the stencil. Most of it will soak into the sock a bit, and this is fine.

apply fiber lok to socks

For the next layer, scoop some Fiber-Lok into a small cup, and a couple of sprinkles of mica powder and stir well. The color will darken as it dries, since the Fiber-Lok itself dries clear and won’t stay white.

heart stencil on socks

Spread the colored layer over the stencil, and then remove the stencil immediately. Let dry completely, usually several hours.

*NOTE* Per Fiber-Lok instructions, wait 1 week before washing. So set your cute socks aside for a bit to let them cure.

close up of no skid socks

What do you think about this fun way to customize socks? It can even be used on baby socks to create a nice grippy surface. Just remember you’ll have a much smaller space to work with.

I hope this has sparked some ideas for you on how you can make your own custom decorated no-skid socks. Have questions? Be sure to ask in the comments!

Fiber-Lok Rug Backing
Fiber-Lok Rug Backing
PolyColor Resin Powder
Stephanie Paxman
Stephanie Paxman

Stephanie is a crafty wife and mom living in the Pacific Northwest. She shares her creative ideas -along with a bit of “making it up as she goes” – on her blog, Crafting in the Rain.

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