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Mar. 04, 2015 | Posted in
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Francis Waplinger , Shoemaking
Reporter: Francis Waplinger | Course:
Shoemaking
Living in Florence (Shoe Making) 15.3.4 : Assistant Report 17
This past Friday, I had the privilege of going to Lineapelle in Milan. It is a great experience for students and professionals to see everything that is happening in the world of leather, tools, and… [Read more]
Feb. 26, 2015 | Posted in
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Francis Waplinger , Shoemaking
Reporter: Francis Waplinger | Course:
Shoemaking
Shoe Making 15.2.25 : Assistant Report 16
Unfortunately, this week I had to take two steps backwards with my boots. On four of the stitches in the welting, I placed them too far on the outside of the shoe, thus compromising the integrity of… [Read more]
Feb. 26, 2015 | Posted in
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Yi-Chen Chou , Shoemaking
Reporter: Yi-Chen Chou | Course:
Shoemaking
Spring 2015:Shoe Making Course 6
1) On this Tuesday, there was a historic soccer game taking place at Santa Croce. Generally, this event takes place only in summer. 本週二在聖十字廣場有一場古式足球賽，一般而言這個賽事通常在夏天才會舉辦。 2) Spring is approachin… [Read more]
Feb. 19, 2015 | Posted in
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Francis Waplinger , Shoemaking
Reporter: Francis Waplinger | Course:
Shoemaking
Shoe Making 15.2.18 : Assistant Report 15
Soaking the welt in water before stitching it to the shoe. Soaking the welt makes it easier to work with. Welting in progress. I find the welting to be one of the more physically demanding par… [Read more]
Feb. 19, 2015 | Posted in
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Yi-Chen Chou , Shoemaking
Reporter: Yi-Chen Chou | Course:
Shoemaking
Spring 2015:Shoe Making Course 5
1) Every time when I see this scene, I always wish I could've paddled the canoe with him. It must be an unforgettable experience to row on the Arno river. 每每我看到這種場景，我都希望我能跟這個人一起划著獨木舟，能在阿諾河上泛舟一定很難忘。… [Read more]
Feb. 12, 2015 | Posted in
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Francis Waplinger , Shoemaking
Reporter: Francis Waplinger | Course:
Shoemaking
Shoe Making 15.2.11 : Assistant Report 14
The toe puff is in place and shaped to the form. A strip of paper is added to smooth the transition from the toe cap to the rest of the shoe. The shoe has been lasted and the toe closed. All t… [Read more]