Tag Archives: leatherart

Inlay/overlay class

Posted on May 31, 2018 by customboots

If you’ve been wanting to take a leather inlay/overlay class, now would be the time to sign up. Eureka Springs, Arkansas is a beautiful little town. Eureka Springs School of the Arts

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Canton Museum of Art

Posted on May 29, 2018 by customboots

I’m a little bit excited about this… It’s my first solo exhibit at a museum!! And I get to be there on opening day! You might want to go see this exhibit if you’re near Canton, Ohio. Canton Museum of … Continue reading →

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Building heels

Posted on May 26, 2018 by customboots

These boots will be completed soon; there are only a few more heel layers left to do!

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It’s a Boot Life

Posted on May 21, 2018 by customboots

I’ve started a new video series on my YouTube channel, “It’s a Boot Life.” I’m making a beautiful pair of inlaid boots, and I’ve filmed myself throughout the entire process. This series will show me making a pair of boots … Continue reading →

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Selling in Sheridan

Posted on May 18, 2018 by customboots

Some days I build boots, some days I drive all the way to Wyoming to sell tools and supplies.

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Inseaming

Posted on May 11, 2018 by customboots

I inseamed these boots today. These are for a small lady; they don’t take nearly as much time to inseam as a big size 13!

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Working hands

Posted on May 11, 2018 by customboots

I finished my YouTube video for May and was proof-watching it. It’s funny–in real life, I’ve always thought my hands were ugly. I have fat stubby fingers, short unpolished nails, one deformed finger, the beginnings of arthritis in both pinkies, … Continue reading →

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Boot restoration

Posted on May 10, 2018 by customboots

The original boots had a wide square toe… …but the client decided he wanted a narrow round toe instead.

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Boots on the last

Posted on May 8, 2018 by customboots

I put these boots on the last today.

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One woman band

Posted on May 2, 2018 by customboots

Today I: Went to the dentist Took the long way home so I could eat at Thai Loco Climbed up on my shop roof to take down some plastic sheeting (and made it back down safely) Took a 46 pound … Continue reading →

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