Members BIGGUNDOCTOR Posted October 21, 2010 Members Report Posted October 21, 2010 I remember tire sandals back in the 70' s being sold at K-Mart. I am looking to make some sandals for my Halloween costume, as my original store bought ones are crappin out, I go as a Blingy Jesus, and I was a pretty decent hit on the Las Vegas Strip last year Lots of folks wanted their picture with me. Digging through my misc leather I found some thick stuff I can use for the main body, and I have a ton of thinner rough out hides that I got cheap that I can just laminate for the sole. That, or, I may look at some vibration dampening mat my friend has for a core, or possibly the top layer. Lots of options. I have a book from 1972 that shows a lot of hippie leather. Very imaginative, and actually very cool items. Yep, I said cool. The artisans are a mix of Europeans, and some Americans. They disdain factory stamps, and are more into using everyday items for embellishment. They have a whole section on sandals, and how to fit them. Looks easy doing it their way, so I am going to give it a shot. Quote You laugh at me because I am different. I laugh at you because you are all the same.
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