Valkenburg/Castleford style caliga step by step

[Martin Moser]

Hi Neuraleanus,

That's very thick. It would be very hard to cut-out. I remain to be convinced.

The Mainz caliga I did (based on the one you just referred to) and posted a picture of above was done with 3.5-4mm (9-10 ounce) leather. As for cutting, well, you need a sharp knife/cutter, obviously ;-) ) . I treated the leather with neatsfoot oil before cutting (always a good idea, I think) and of course you will have to cut 2-3x to actually get through.

As for convincing you, if you don't trust what c. van Driel-Murray said about leather thickness, hm, well, I guess I can only suggest to wait and see what Jutta Goepfrich will answer to my mail.

I also hope to get in a trip to the German Leather and Shoe Museum this year to see some of the finds first hand (eye, rather :-) ) )....