November 12, 2011 
Hello All
Testing the “post by email” feature at WordPress…
Here is a new project I’ve been working on for my first client. 
They are another version of the Pony Boots that I showed you earlier this year at the page The Pony Boot Project —> HERE
I’ve removed a section of the toe platform and added two pieces of balsa to form the heel shape.
It’s important to provide a surface for the glue to grab onto, so I scuff up the heel before I glue it. I use a heavy stinky single compound shoe makers glue.
Two sides on and some shaping done.
A better view.
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Three photos above show a fused fabric overlay on the upper to join balsa skeleton smoothly to the existing “heel”.
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They are now ready for the All Fix to be pained over the structure to give them a smooth look and strength one the wood laying underneath is cut to shape to cover the bases..
Heh heh, Can you see my little feet there? Anyway, I’ve plugged up the holes with pegs, as it stops them from collapsing and killing the additions to the heels. Very important step if modifying this particular style of “pony boot”…
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Close up of the holes…
With a 2cm thick heel piece attached the first layer of All Fix is done. Needs to be sanded before another layer goes on. This procedure is repeated until the finish is smooth and ready for either covering, or painting.
I’m bedridden today, so in between sleeps I’ll post some more. 
Fond regards
Suzanne x
Suzanne, you’re THE BEST! <3 These shoes are just one of a kind! No need to worry too much about deadlines, if you're unwell, you should take a break. I don't want you to fall very ill from too much pressure! Get well soon! xoxo
Darling, you’re doing great
But, of course, be sure to get that well-deserved nap/sleep any time you can. Tis Very important and vital to a good product’s success (the sleeping part, that is)
Hope you didn’t forget that little Facebook convo we had
From, chris (HHdude)
Thank you so much.
You are right you know? A rested brain does think better.
Well, not really now that you mention it.
Will catch you up over there.
Great recreation of the Fleuvog Grand National boot Suzanne. Very stable and easy to wear and looks the part as well. Take care of yourself and get yourself better.
LOL. Yes, they are a little inspired by them, that is so.
I’m actually letting myself rest up this time.
Feel better!
I will and am each day. Thank you x
GREAT JOB Suzanne !
Congratulation,
regards, Renaud
Hi Suzan,
as you know i love things with high heels and high platforms.
How high do you think you make the platform on a pony boot, or as you did on your ballet elf boots?
As we both know, we like a challenge, and the higher the better,
Keep up the great work,
John
And all the time I was making these, being ill and not knowing why the glue was doing its magic even then…