MendellLeatherOK Report post Posted July 12, 2017 I can't even begin to say how happy I am that these dang things are done! They are going to Miss Rodeo Oklahoma 2017 to wear at the 2018 MRO Pageant in a week or so. She originally sent me a pair of booties that I deconstructed then built back up. This was the end result. I can't say that I'm itching to do another pair anytime soon! lol! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YinTx Report post Posted July 12, 2017 Those look like a ton of work! so many details! I like it. YinTx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goody2shoes Report post Posted July 12, 2017 Really gorgeous! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garypl Report post Posted July 12, 2017 Beautiful work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clintock Report post Posted July 12, 2017 Jealous of the mad carving skills Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MendellLeatherOK Report post Posted July 12, 2017 2 hours ago, Clintock said: Jealous of the mad carving skills Thanks! It's a Don Gonzales pattern. After 6 years of doing this, I still cant draw a dang pattern. Just havnt figured it out, so I buy all my patterns. His videos are FANTASTIC to watch on YouTube and helped me a bunch on refining some things. Thank You everyone for the kind words! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clintock Report post Posted July 13, 2017 I've watched a couple of his videos as you suggested. He's got a pretty good style that I like. Also looked at a video of a guy who is this site. Billy hell is his name. Think it's the same one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bland Report post Posted July 13, 2017 Very Nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MendellLeatherOK Report post Posted July 13, 2017 10 hours ago, Clintock said: I've watched a couple of his videos as you suggested. He's got a pretty good style that I like. Also looked at a video of a guy who is this site. Billy hell is his name. Think it's the same one. Youtube has helped a ton as well as asking any question I can think of in a few FB groups. Those help a ton! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sofaspud Report post Posted July 14, 2017 That is really beautiful work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alpha2 Report post Posted July 15, 2017 You know, I've done a LOT of things in my life that I wouldn't do again. For many reasons, but once done, it can't be undone. Some of the "one off" things I've done, I would NEVER do again. But I look at what most people don't do in their lifetimes, and I'm really glad I did it. They can never take away from you that you made those amazing booties. The name hardly does them justice. I was thinking, "stupendous, eye-catching, got to get me some of those- booties". Simply amazing. Oh, and one other thing, do you realize that a LOT of people will be asking, "WHERE did you get those booties???" Guess who's name will come up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MendellLeatherOK Report post Posted July 17, 2017 On 7/15/2017 at 5:01 PM, alpha2 said: You know, I've done a LOT of things in my life that I wouldn't do again. For many reasons, but once done, it can't be undone. Some of the "one off" things I've done, I would NEVER do again. But I look at what most people don't do in their lifetimes, and I'm really glad I did it. They can never take away from you that you made those amazing booties. The name hardly does them justice. I was thinking, "stupendous, eye-catching, got to get me some of those- booties". Simply amazing. Oh, and one other thing, do you realize that a LOT of people will be asking, "WHERE did you get those booties???" Guess who's name will come up. Im very flattered! Thank you very much! I am glad that I have had a chance to work with Calli this year, I actually am donating a wide hip belt for the new MRO that gets crowned sometime this week also. These were by far my most challenging project construction wise for sure. Making sure they fit her foot comfortably (while her being no where around to try them on) and making them look like an actual shoe! Yet, I was so glad and honored that I was asked to make them! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Studio-N Report post Posted July 17, 2017 superb ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MendellLeatherOK Report post Posted July 17, 2017 4 hours ago, Studio-N said: superb ! Thank You! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolt Vanderhuge Report post Posted July 18, 2017 Fantastic work for sure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
