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SandyEm: Cut archival board to size required for boots
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SandyEm: Place boot on ethafoam and mark support to shape required
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SandyEm: Cut supports out
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SandyEm: Pare ethafoam where required for a snug fit without too much pressure on boot.
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SandyEm: Pare ethafoam where required for a snug fit without too much pressure on boot.
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SandyEm: The boots are heavier than say, women's shoes so I have made longer supports
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SandyEm: After covering supports with tyvek, place boots and supports on board...
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SandyEm: Add heel and toe stops, made in similar way as main supports
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SandyEm: Place objects in designated spaces
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SandyEm: Place objects in designated spaces
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SandyEm: The tongues on these boots required extra support...
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SandyEm: Bull dog clips hold the cotton twill in place and offer firm support but no pressure.
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SandyEm: Place tyvek under foam to reduce pressure of twill once tied. Boots now ready for storage.
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SandyEm: Place boot in position
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SandyEm: Using a large sail needle, thread cotton tape through ethafoam supports to enable boots to be tied for safety.
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SandyEm: fold tyvek over to hold in place
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SandyEm: Place tyvek as a barrier between the metal lace loops and leather...