First pair of sandals underway

[deboardp]

Next time I dye a pair I'm going to make a sandal-sized tub for the dye and soak them in it. I had to repeat dying them TWICE. 

I'm very happy overall with the way they look. I can see leather grain. 

Here's a Louc after first dye operation. I can see red. 

Edited April 24, 2024 by deboardp

[Wepster]

A lot of work, and they look pretty darn good. Very substantial. When you tell someone you made them they will look at you with that dropped jaw stunned look, "YOU MADE THOSE?". That will feel pretty good.

[dikman]

Yes, your stitching needs some work, but after dyeing them they look pretty bloody good!

[Mablung]

Agreed with the others that those look pretty darn good. Yeah, clean up your stitch lines (I can’t cast too many stones, considering the state of the stitching on a pair of chukka boots I’m making currently), but overall those look good and substantial. See if you can sell some, as it sounds like you’ve sunk some money into the tools and materials and could use supplementing your income anyway, but also just enjoy those. I like it. 

[AlZilla]

Those little stitch line inconsistencies will disappear with practice.  Overall, very nice work.  It's always impressive when a person can turn out handcrafted work that looks like it was machine made. But what's the point of that?

[stampingdelight]

looking great 

[NatesLeatherGds]

looking good!

[toxo]

On 1/23/2024 at 1:27 PM, deboardp said:

The one ton press

Is the wheel part of the press? If so what does it do?

[deboardp]

34 minutes ago, toxo said:

Is the wheel part of the press? If so what does it do?

It's for quick raising and lowering of the shaft. Otherwise you'd have to turn the handle round and round. 

[deboardp]

Thank you, guys. I'm also pleased with how they look so far. The black dye really helps make them look rich. 

I'm gluing the rubber bottom on. The glue is drying as I type this. I will probably finish them today and will take multiple pictures from all perspectives. 

 

Edited April 25, 2024 by deboardp