Today the boots became boots! The morning started with buffing the parts we dyed last night to make them nice and shiny. Then it was a lot of sanding, gluing, and assembly. It’s amazing how much work it takes to get the shape of the heel to perfectly match the shape of the sole. Once all the pieces were put together it was time to take it off the last – the moment of truth!
The fantastic news is that these boots actually fit. They’re a little tough to get on without a shoe horn and my heels slide up a bit when I walk, but overall they came out way better than I ever expected. It has gotten me excited about learning how to make other kinds of shoes!
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- Buffing the dyed heels and soles
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- Gluing
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- Glued parts ready for assemble
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- Applying pressure while the glue dries
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- Assembled boot – ready to come off the last!
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- The last after the boot was removed
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- Drilling screws to connect sole to boot
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- Assembling the insole / sock
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- Completed boots, ready to wear
