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Francis
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Francis Waplinger

Country: U.S.A.
Course: Shoemaking
Assistant

Mr. Waplinger began his training in Italy in 2014 under the tutelage of Accademia Riaci's maestro Angelo Imperatrice, followed by an apprenticeship with famed Florentine shoemaker Roberto Ugolini.

Apr. 23, 2015 | Posted in Reports, Shoemaking , | Tags:, Reporter: Francis Waplinger | Course: Shoemaking

Shoe Making 15.4.19 : Assistant Report 23

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Sole stitching marked on the welt.

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The channel for the stitching has been made.

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Sole stitching in progress.

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A lovely spring break breakfast.


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