finished flip flop sandals

[JustWakinUp]

It's been quite a week of learning for me. I'd like to thank everyone that has helped me along the way. I had some staining problems here and there. I have one more pair to do for my 3yr old and will apply the new staining techniques to those.

These have copper rivets, the dye was mahogany extremely diluted, antiqued with british tan and finished with leather balm w/ atom wax. I used craftool foot stamps(471R,471L) as well as craftool butterfly stamp (z788) and are on 1/4inch crepe rubber.

For now here are the flip flops I made for my 4 year old.

*any critiques welcomed.

Edited September 13, 2007 by JustWakinUp

[Dragons Pearl]

I only have one question. Are the butterflies supposed to all be facing the toes? I see on one strap they face the heel.

Other than that, nice job!

[wolvenstien]

Very cool.... I was thinking of making a pair for my wife but was thinking of using the single thickness and cutting the heal to make the straps... I like yours... does the rivet in the toe bother you any?

[JustWakinUp]

Very cool.... I was thinking of making a pair for my wife but was thinking of using the single thickness and cutting the heal to make the straps... I like yours... does the rivet in the toe bother you any?

Not sure about the rivet bothering the toes, my wife has the same concerns. This pair is for a 4 yr old so i'll have to get back to you once the R&D team gives them a good try out.

[Roger]

pretty cool!

i haven't thought about making something like that before!

looks like the sole is closed cell foam?

[JustWakinUp]

pretty cool!

i haven't thought about making something like that before!

looks like the sole is closed cell foam?

Beez, the sole is is 1/4" crepe rubber that I bought from the shoe repair shop.

[Roger]

thanks! i looked it up.

i wonder about making a set for my ol using pre made soles so that they have i nice contour.

she is really not supposed to wear flat anything due to heal spurs and back problems

[JustWakinUp]

I'm planning on making myself a pair with Vibram Lug Soles. You could always use those contoured soles I'm sure it would work and be more comfy for her.

[esantoro]

I love the flip-flops. I've been looking for new things to make. I'd like to do these flip-flops , and moccasins.

What kind of rivets did you use?

Ed

[JustWakinUp]

I love the flip-flops. I've been looking for new things to make. I'd like to do these flip-flops , and moccasins.

What kind of rivets did you use?

Edl

I bought my rivets from zack white here is the Link

oh and just a heads up, be sure you make the tong/thong portion long enough, i think my kids foot is going to be a tight fit. I used 5 rivets per flop and everyone seems to love the copper rivet look. Im finishing my younger daughters tonite with some different staining technique and will post those by this weekend. They will have nickel rivets.