Adding medallion to wholecut

[plotter]

Is it possible to take a finished wholecut shoe and have a cobbler punch holes to add a medallion?

 

[randallr]

I'm pretty sure it is.

 

[voxsartoria]

Originally Posted by randallr

I'm pretty sure it is.

The shear Internet audacity of this statement is breathtaking.

I am in awe.


- B

 

[randallr]

You are always in awe of my prowess, Bill.

 

[plotter]

Lmao.

 

[plotter]

Can anyone recommend a master cobbler to do this? I am getting these done to a Carmina Shell Wholecut. The medallion addition must be PERFECT.

 

[grimslade]

Don't do it.

 

[plotter]

Thought so. I can imagine it's very difficult to place a good and even medallion pattern on a curved toe cap, compared to when its just a flat, unclicked piece of leather.

Can anyone add to either consensus?

Originally Posted by grimslade

Don't do it.

 

[sartort]

Not doable. Do you want a poorly punched ghillie? Think about...if a cobbler were to do this, they would need to have the original last as a backer in order to have any chance of punching the medallion nicely. Then they would have to glue a backing piece of leather in the toe box area potentially making it too tight or just plain uncomfortable. It will not be perfect as you require.

 

[NH_Clark]

too many things can go wrong. Just appreciate the simple refinement of the unmolested toe of your wholecuts

 

[Spatlese]

Originally Posted by randallr

I'm pretty sure it is.

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

The shear Internet audacity of this statement is breathtaking.

I am in awe.


- B

Yes we can

Rdgs.

 

[kaxixi]

I used to make holes in my belts with a hot nail. You can try this, but don't hold the nail in your hand (use pliers) or it will be hard to attain the desired level of refinement.

 

[grimslade]

I think you're less likely to damage the shoe if you hold it in your hand.

 

[embowafa]

Originally Posted by grimslade

I think you're less likely to damage the shoe if you hold it in your hand.

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

The shear Internet audacity of this statement is breathtaking. I am in awe. - B
If we can't make blanket comments about things we're not really sure about, 75% of this message board would cease to exist.

 

[Bird's One View]

Do not attempt to add medallion to wholecut while you are wearing it.

This would make an excellent warning sign.