Layout Title: Vintage Emerald Compatible Browser: Internet Explorer & Firefox Compatible Screen Resolution: 1280px by 800px
A little blog about Oz related stuff and projects.
Disclaimer
All data and information provided on this site is for informational purposes only. The oz blog makes no representations as to accuracy, completeness, currentness, suitability, or validity of any information on this site and will not be liable for any errors, omissions, or delays in this information or any losses, injuries, or damages arising from its display or use. All information is provided on an as-is basis.
Youtube slippers
Posted on: Monday, 26 January 2009 Posted at: 15:00
Just wanted to let you know two good videos on youtube about the ruby slippers. The first one is Roberta Baumans original pair at Christie's auction in May 2000 and the other one is from the man seen in that video and his absolutely gorgeous replicas.
Posted on: Saturday, 24 January 2009 Posted at: 03:45
Today I had tons of stuff to do for uni but I still managed to give it a try at making the first last of the left shoe. After 2 hours of drying the plaster was hard enough to start carving away the parts that needed to be thinned down like the back of the heel and the soles. Also I made the arch of the sole more prominent. Now I need to correct the instep with more plaster so it goes in a straight smooth line from back to front (like a court shoe) and fix some holes here and there to even out the surface. I figured that I would do one shoe completly before moving on to the next.
Posted on: Friday, 23 January 2009 Posted at: 00:55
So I finally decided to make a pair of ruby slippers.
Ever since I was a kid I always wanted a pair of my own and being very crafty I recently decided to have a proper go at it. I've had this project in mind for maybe 3 years or so but thought I would wait patiently until the right pair of 30s pumps came along, which they did! I found them while rummaging through some vintage shoes (a habit of mine) at the big Angels sale in London a couple of months ago. It was really fascinating how all these costumes, vintage shoes and hats almost got completly damaged from the people trying to make a bargain! It sort of reminded me a bit of the sale at the MGM wardrobe departent must have been like back in 1970 when they sold of all their props and costumes. The ruby slippers where offcourse auctioned at the same sale for a small sum of money and ended up eventually at the Smithsonian. The pair I found are not completely accurate as you can see, but good enough as a base to start with.There are a few things like the uppers, the heels, the shape of the soles etc. that need to be altered so for now you'll have to use your imagination! Most people I've seen trying to replicate the slippers have been gluing or sewing sequins onto georgette covers or directly onto vintage shoes. The method I'm going to use is invented by a very inspiring woman who actually figured out how to make her own shoes from scratch. I highly encourage you to have a look at her website here
Using her method I will be able to change basically everything about the shoes to my liking and also having the sequins sewn individually to the uppers without the stitches showing through the lining. So stick around for that. More updates soon!
Young architect student residing in London, England.
Other interests apart from Oz are antique books, art, illustration, music and architecture offcourse!.
Please feel free to leave comments on any thoughts you may have but please be nice! Rude and offensive comments belong in the witches castle!.
