how to make a shoe sole
How to make a shoe sole A few recipes to try out. Make one large enough for one shoe: 3 lbs powdered milk + 1 gallon of water 1/2 oz salt + 1/2 oz alum (aluminium sulfate) dissolved in 3 gallons of water, boiled for 10 minutes. Now mix with a 10-lb wool or cotton yarn, or even hemp from a bale of the plant. Work it around and into the mixture until it is wet but still stiff enough to hold its shape when you pour it out on the bottom of your basin. Let it dry thoroughly before using. This recipe is old and may not be reliable, but if it works, a pair of shoes can be made for about $1.25. This is a good method for making a light-weight sole that is short and wide which allows good ventilation to the feet, avoiding sweaty feet. Good for hot weather or jobs where you will be walking on pavement or rocks. Image source: https://www.nike.com/ Above are the two basic rubbers used to make homemade soles. They are called "Rubbers" because they are used to make rub
