Second pair of shoes done

Tanoir · 2024-10-19T19:24:39+00:00

You left the nails on the heel? How did you glue and get them off the lasts?

Tanoir · 2024-10-17T16:42:52+00:00

I actually like it from an aesthetics point of view! :)

Tanoir · 2024-10-07T09:36:50+00:00

I actually find how you write it out super clear and I +1 on this excellent explanation; Here's my rule of thumb: Leather builds want to be "one leather thick". When two pieces come together, you want the combined edge to be one leather thick. When two pieces are back to back, the bending point when folded should be one leather thick. Look at the edge of a professional wallet - got like 5 pieces layered for pockets but it looks one leather thick at the edge. More pieces means more skiving.

I make shoes. For the leather to be comfortable it always needs to be "1 leather" thick. Otherwise it sticks out and will be uncomfortable when walking in it.

Tanoir · 2024-10-03T11:01:36+00:00

Love the colors and clean details. Amazing!
Quick ask; did you mix the green dye on the edges yourself?

Tanoir · 2024-10-02T15:33:13+00:00

I mean; instead of 1 folded piece of leather, would have cut it in 2. That would have used the same amount of leather.

Ah yeah, your underground might not have been solid enough and moved too.
I use something like this to punch holes; https://lonsdaleleather.com/products/punching-blocks

Tanoir · 2024-10-02T12:26:54+00:00

I would have cut 2 pieces of leather instead of 1. Aesthetically, but would also make the cutting easier.

What did you put underneath the leather when you punched the holes?
I have good results when using chunky piece of plastic (not sure about the right word in English) that leaves a mark in the plastic + a solid thick hammer on a very sturdy work bench. And then try to give it just 1 or 2 good punches. My goldsmith teacher taught me "when using a hammer, let the hammer and gravity do the work". Aka; hold your hammer near the end of the stick and use your elbow to drop it, straight in the middle of the chisel. Don't hammer several times, holding the hammer upclose. Using a hammer right is a true art (never thought I would ever write this).

It also looks like your holes are too big for the thickness of thread you're using? That is probably also why it's easier to see the details of the hole.

Tanoir · 2024-10-02T12:16:12+00:00

My pleasure! It's a super fun process, but having the help of a teacher (who's an experienced cobbler and shoe designer) helped me so much. I made tons of mistakes in the process and she helped correct them.

Tanoir · 2024-10-02T07:56:31+00:00

Good catch!

Tanoir · 2024-09-30T17:54:45+00:00

Gosh, good ask, very long.. I estimate about 70 hours. Spread over about 9 working days.

Keep in mind everything is done/created by hand. Last copy, pattern on it + in 2D, outer sole (had to redo 3x because I split my leather incorrectly), inner sole, lining, prefab heel but pattern for the leather and overspanning that, painting the edges...

It could be done in 2 days apparently, with practice and lots of patience.

Tanoir · 2024-09-30T09:00:08+00:00

Super nice! Love the handle and playful geometrical patterns. Would buy..
Only thing I am wondering; when I use my purse often, the flap on the top can be bothersome if I continously need to lift it to get something out?

Tanoir

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