Not much text today… it’s late and i’m exhausted.
But for anyone wondering how the last week has gone, here’s a quick summary:
1. Designs > workshop.
2. Tape + Designs on lasts.
3. Batch production of insoles + modified lasts.
4. Tape patterns > cardboard patterns with sewing/lasting allowances.
5. Home Vat dyeing experiments (medium success, but some major letdowns, more on this later)
6. Vat/Saucepan dyed suede.
7. LASER CUTTING of prototype heel shapes = awesome. Like living in the future.
8. Assembled heel, pre-sanding.
9. Mockup of new heel + 20mm platform allowance = cool.
That’s all for today, more talking and more photos when I get a chance. Deadline is looming and I still have 2 or 3 pairs of shoes to construct yet…
Not bad for a week’s work that included 3 days at my real job!
Sooo jealous, but very impressed by all the productivity. Looking great so far, can’t wait to see what evolves…
And laser cutting is way awesome…
ahh, thanks Janine. I guess with your baby around it’s a little slow on the shoemaking side of things yeah? One of the (many) reasons we’re ‘all systems go’ this year is that Dani and will want to start a family in the coming years and I want to be set up as a craftsman well before that!
and lasers, yep, too cool. The machine we used was only $15k and there is a $10k model too… so hmmmmm… maybe I’ll buy one when I start turning a profit and then make up reasons to own it / projects to use it for afterwards. The nerd in me really wants one!
Yeah, the baby makes finding time to do certain things almost impossible… I have several uppers waiting to be lasted – not so easy to do lasting in fits and starts! I think that’s a very smart move getting yourselves established before starting a family.
I’m a firm believer in making up reasons to buy something… if you ever get a laser cutter, can I come and have a play??
Liking your mock up by the way, looking very stylish. You could always start a trend in dyed feet…