Most people use paper towels instead of toe pads but other than that, you can use dish washing paper, without soap (blue and white patterned) soft fabric/paper material
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Yes you can. Preventing bruised toenails is a way in which toe pads or spacers are for. Not all people prefer these though because it may be harder for them to balance on their toes. The pads only supports blisters and rubbing of pointe shoes.
Many dancers use lamb's wool to cushion their toes in pointe shoes. Some dancers use gel toe pads, also. However some do not.
you use your regular shoe size
Ballerina's use what are called pointe shoes. They have a hard bottom and a hard sole which is called a shank. They put toe pads on the end of their toes which are made from wool or sometimes a gel material. It takes a lot of control, strength, and experience to do so.
you use your toe muscles ,thigh ,hip if you using dumbbells all muscles get involved