Category Archives: boot maker

The start of inlay

Posted on January 15, 2020 by customboots

I’m making progress on the “Satan is Real” boot tops. Don’t worry–leather art is always transformed by stitching so it will look better soon.

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Sunday afternoon

Posted on January 12, 2020 by customboots

I spent a Sunday afternoon with Satan.

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Exciting day

Posted on January 9, 2020 by customboots

I’m officially starting the “Satan is Real” Louvin Brothers boots that I will raffle. This has given me a reason to pull out my very favorite pattern piece of all time: I present to you.. the pattern for the devil’s … Continue reading →

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Wiping in the toe

Posted on January 9, 2020 by customboots

“Wiping in the toe” of a boot in construction is pulling the leather around and under the toe in a way that smoothly incorporates all of the excess leather.

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Another pair

Posted on January 3, 2020 by customboots

I’m working on a new pair of boots and I got them on the last this afternoon.

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Louvin Brothers portrait

Posted on December 12, 2019 by customboots

IT’S TIME FOR THE BIG REVEAL!  Ira and Charlie Louvin portrait in leather, 8×10″ I had never done a portrait before but I realized that perhaps I’d succeeded when I began feeling as if my work was STARING AT ME.  … Continue reading →

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Louvin Brothers

Posted on December 11, 2019 by customboots

I hate practicing and usually jump right into whatever I’m doing, but in this case I thought a practice piece might be prudent. These are process pictures for the Louvin Brothers portrait and they’re looking pretty good so far, but … Continue reading →

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2020 Calendar

Posted on December 10, 2019 by customboots

2020 Cowboy Boot Calendar is completed and ready to ship. Order yours today! 

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Inlay/Overlay class

Posted on December 4, 2019 by customboots

The Eureka Springs School of the Arts is offering a 10% discount on classes right now, and this is the only class I’m currently teaching anywhere. Reserve your space today! Link to class info

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Heritage and influence

Posted on November 22, 2019 by customboots

This is a new design but it’s easy to see Jay Griffith’s influence. (legendary boot maker and one of my mentors)

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