I have an obsession for miniature shoes, lasts – apparently not only me, but some other makers also, who created beautiful small masterpieces. So, yesterday I asked my lastmaker to create some rough wood pieces, so I can make it on my own.
But let the pictures talk.
Thank you, thank you for the step by step photos. They really make all the subtle planes of a fashion last obvious. Roughed out on a band saw, finished with rotary rasp and sanding drum I presume?
I especially love the hand holding the tiny work of art photo!
A little bit more steps, but basically it is correct.
Cool!
Nice work…what is the size of miniature shoes/lasts?
How small do you make them? Only a guess…but I
imagine they are about 15 centimetres. This would
be a child’s size shoe. I suppose, this would be the
smallest accurate, detailed real shoe (wearable) could
be?
In my mind, a miniature shoe would be the size of a
doll’s shoe. Saying all this…miniatures really show the
skill of the maker, as the details & accuracy are
highlighted..given the small area.
Best wishes
very nice shape! oddly the first shoe I made was a mini.