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About customboots

I'm a custom cowboy boot maker. I own a business, Sorrell Custom Boots, and I create bespoke cowboy boots using vintage machinery and hand tools. I also own www.sorrellnotionsandfindings.com, a company that specializes in tools, supplies, and leather for the boot and shoe making trade.

Old design…new boots

Posted on February 18, 2014 by customboots

This is a boot I designed and made a few years ago. These boots won “Best Artist, Art to Wear” at the Western Design Conference in Jackson, Wyoming.

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Not too many

Posted on February 15, 2014 by customboots

Not too many I love this article! It’s certainly a different business model but as a craftsman I understand the desire to make better things, not more things.

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Butterfly pillow

Posted on February 14, 2014 by customboots

This was Marianne’s final project. Marianne will be taking a boot making class later, and this pillow is a good way to practice symmetry. Even if a boot top design is asymmetrical it still must be reversed and repeated for … Continue reading →

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Tuesday’s projects

Posted on February 12, 2014 by customboots

Marianne’s projects for yesterday: an inlaid CD sleeve and an overlaid bracelet.

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Marianne’s projects

Posted on February 11, 2014 by customboots

My current student Marianne made an inlaid bookmark and bracelet yesterday.

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New students

Posted on February 11, 2014 by customboots

Here are my newest students Karie and Marianne admiring a new project.

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It’s a Boot Life

Posted on February 10, 2014 by customboots

It’s a Boot Life Here’s a link to my Monday video!

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Updated web site

Posted on February 8, 2014 by customboots

Updated web site I lost all of the files for my web site and had to completely rebuild it. If you have my web site saved under your favorites you’ll need to delete it and type the address in again. … Continue reading →

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Ostrich boots

Posted on February 6, 2014 by customboots

This client has been oh so patiently waiting for his boots and they’re finally on the trees to shape overnight. Tomorrow I can polish and mail them.

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How to Make Cowboy Boots DVD set update

Posted on February 4, 2014 by customboots

Change of plans: The “How to Make Cowboy Boots” DVD will now be 8 DVDs and a book that contains the templates, patterns, and formulas. I’d originally planned for 7 DVDs and a CD. I’m going to turn in my … Continue reading →

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